Hello all SQL Server professionals, administrators and developers,
If you aim gaining Microsoft SQL Server 2008 certifications, you can try and
see your knowledge and experience for the new version of MS SQL Server by
taking the beta certification exam
71-432 TS: MS SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance which has been extended
till the end of July, 2008.
You can register beta certification exam
71-432 TS: MS SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance for free
by using the promotion code 943F6 on the
Prometric Testing and Assessment web site.
Since using the above promo code will enable you to take the exam 71-432 for free, you will have the chance to experience the exam even if you fail in the exam.
And if you pass the beta exam 71-432, you will be credited as you have passed the released version of this exam 70-432.
If you want more detail about the content of the exam and want to get guidance from Microsoft, you can review the
Preparation Guide for Exam 70-432 TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance.
One of the main topics in prepration for 70-432 certification exam TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance is the installation and configuration of MS SQL Server 2008. This topic is considered to have a weight of 10% when compared with the overall exam questions. I have created a photo gallery in which you can find screenshots that I had during the installation of MS SQL Server 2008 Release Candidate (RC0) at
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 RC0 Installation Screenshots.
Note that if you pass the 71-432 or released version of this beta exam 70-432, you will complete the requirements for
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance certification.