Ace your preparation for the skills measured by MCTS Exam 70-431--and on the job. Work at your own pace through a series of lessons and reviews that fully cover each exam objective Then, reinforce what you've learned by applying your knowledge to real-world case scenarios and practice exercises. This official Microsoft study guide is designed to help you make the most of your study time. Maximize your performance on the exam by learning to: Install and configure SQL Server 2005 Create tables and indexes, define columns, and implement constraints Implement functions, stored procedures, and triggers by using Transact-SQL Work with relational and XML data Monitor, troubleshoot, and tune queries Maintain database availability with log shipping, database mirroring, and replication Prepare a backup strategy and restore a database PRACTICE TESTS Assess your skills with practice tests with website. You can work through hundreds of questions using multiple testing modes to meet
