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MCTS 70-431: Exam Question

  • March 12, 2009 at 7:53 am

    #132238

    Objective: Supporting Data Consumers

    I'm using the Microsoft Study Guide to prepare for this exam, and the Supporting Data Consumers objective has me sweating, especially chapter 8.

    Chapter 8, Managing XML Data (which covers the XML Data type, FOR XML RAW, FOR XML AUTO, the Universal table, etc.), is the longest chapter in the book and the hardest to really *know* after studying. It's also an area that I have never had to touch in my job history ("the real world..."). Additionally, in a 1-week course I took a year ago (whose primary purpose was to train the pupils in SQL Server Administration, but which also promoted itself as being good prep for this exam), the subject did not even get a full morning's coverage.

    So, those of you who have taken this exam, how important is this subject? Am I getting too nervous about not having a full command of it? (I'm getting nervous because the practice exams on the CD have thrown a lot of questions related to the subject at me.)

    Appreciate the insight! Thanks.

  • March 12, 2009 at 9:59 am

    #958467

    sql60190 (3/12/2009)

    So, those of you who have taken this exam, how important is this subject?

    Fairly.

    That's about all that can be said without violating the exam NDA.

    Gail Shaw
    Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server, MVP, M.Sc (Comp Sci)
    SQL In The Wild: Discussions on DB performance with occasional diversions into recoverability

    We walk in the dark places no others will enter
    We stand on the bridge and no one may pass

  • March 12, 2009 at 10:02 am

    #958471

    Ah, yes. The NDA.

    Sorry if I asked for too much. Forgot myself, really.

  • March 12, 2009 at 10:10 am

    #958477

    sql60190 (3/12/2009)

    Sorry if I asked for too much. Forgot myself, really.

    No worries. Asking isn't a problem.

    As for the XML, make sure you're at least comfortable with it.

    Gail Shaw
    Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server, MVP, M.Sc (Comp Sci)
    SQL In The Wild: Discussions on DB performance with occasional diversions into recoverability

    We walk in the dark places no others will enter
    We stand on the bridge and no one may pass

  • June 10, 2009 at 10:46 am

    #1007553

    I agree...I am currently studying for this exam as well with the same book and XML is the toughest chapter to grasp for me, and I usually pick things up quickly. Any advice on where to turn to understand this better?

    Thanks

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