How to study for MCSA SQL Server 2012

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dob111283 SSCommitted Points: 1585 More actions · Answer 1

I appreciate that very informative post, especially the certification part.

smart_analyst Ten Centuries Points: 1037 More actions · Answer 2

Can anyone advise for MCSA 70-461 from where can I download the sample database TSQL2012?

dan-572483 SSCoach Points: 15870 More actions · Answer 3

The link is on page xxvii:

http://tsql.solidq.com/books/tk70461/

Shey SSC Journeyman Points: 87 More actions · Answer 4

Hi. How's the job hunting? I am also looking for an entry-level SQL developer job here in NYC. Did you pass any of the SQL Server 2012 cert exams yet? I will be taking my first one this month. I would love to hear of your progress.

dob111283 SSCommitted Points: 1585 More actions · Answer 5

I have found no entry level jobs in south florida, nor on the job training or internships. I've been studying meanwhile, doing all the chapters like 4-5 times. I should be ready for the exam the first week of February, since i haven't been rushing.

rho_pooka Ten Centuries Points: 1385 More actions · Answer 6

Just stumbled upon this post, and in close to the same boat as the OP. I'm interested in advice about volunteering... Also, being new to this is there any value in attending a sql Saturday? Or is everything going to be completely over my head? There is one coming up in Madison Wisconsin, and by me in Chicago. Any advice would be great!

Jeff Moden SSC Guru Points: 1003859 More actions · Answer 7

rho_pooka (1/24/2014)
Just stumbled upon this post, and in close to the same boat as the OP. I'm interested in advice about volunteering... Also, being new to this is there any value in attending a sql Saturday? Or is everything going to be completely over my head? There is one coming up in Madison Wisconsin, and by me in Chicago. Any advice would be great!

Like I said in the post you started on this subject, when it comes to local SQL Saturdays, drop everything and GO.

--Jeff Moden

RBAR is pronounced "ree-bar" and is a "Modenism" for Row-By-Agonizing-Row.
First step towards the paradigm shift of writing Set Based code:
________Stop thinking about what you want to do to a ROW... think, instead, of what you want to do to a COLUMN.

Change is inevitable... Change for the better is not.

Helpful Links:
How to post code problems
How to Post Performance Problems
Create a Tally Function (fnTally)

rho_pooka Ten Centuries Points: 1385 More actions · Answer 8

You've solidified my interest!... I'll be at both.

-Ben

Jeff Moden SSC Guru Points: 1003859 More actions · Answer 9

rho_pooka (1/25/2014)
You've solidified my interest!... I'll be at both.
-Ben

Take hard-copy resumes, business cards, your laptop with an electronic copy of your resume, and a winning attitude with you. Your resume should include some good details about how you've been training yourself and, if you have a good blog (no whining, very few errors both technical and otherwise) or have been posting accepted answers on forums, be sure to include the links for those in a section of your resume.

--Jeff Moden

RBAR is pronounced "ree-bar" and is a "Modenism" for Row-By-Agonizing-Row.
First step towards the paradigm shift of writing Set Based code:
________Stop thinking about what you want to do to a ROW... think, instead, of what you want to do to a COLUMN.

Change is inevitable... Change for the better is not.

Helpful Links:
How to post code problems
How to Post Performance Problems
Create a Tally Function (fnTally)

djordan 4543 SSCommitted Points: 1991 More actions · Answer 10

I did what I believe was the 2005 sql server equivalent (MSCA with sql server elective) years ago and they said the same thing about needing DBA experience to pass the exam. I managed to pass the exam with very little sql server and window os/network knowledge.

Saying that I am studying for the 2012 exams at present and finding it much easier this time.