MCSD: SQL Server 6.5 Database Design Study Guide
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This is a study guide to SQL Server 6.5. The CD-ROM includes timed questions, answers and discussions to help the user pass the SQL Server exam. Also included on the CD-ROM are links to popular MCSD sites and demonstrati… More >>
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I am always searching for SQL books that offer me quick reference and assist me in teaching others SQL. I became very excited when I first did my quick scan of this book. I have several items that I always look for when reviewing SQL books. This book had them all (in great detail). I am recommending this to all my young Visual Basic/SQL developers (and experienced developers) for reference.
Rating: 5 / 5
I liked that this book models its chapters and sections to the list of exam objectives published by Microsoft. Because of this, the book provides a good starting point for studying for the test. However, almost all topics are skimmed, with basic brief examples. Supplement this book with another one (like SQL Server Secrets) to get the in-depth knowledge you need.
Rating: 2 / 5
Kevin has made a nice attempt at taking all the objectives for the exam (from Microsoft) and then deconstructing each one. This is the approach I prefer, instead of the long-winded diatribes that disguise themselves as “study guides”. However, one should be wary of the errors on the practice test. My colleagues and I found 17 out of some 160 questions (over 10%!) blatantly incorrect. But you can figure out these errors if you know the material (and check out SQL Books On-Line). Most of the mistakes in the book are misspellings and wrong headings or captions, again easy to figure out by just paying attention. Overall, the book is pretty good and the tests are decent but just know about the incorrect answers (I’ll even fill you in on these if you want, email me at bobr_29@zdnetmail.com ). He would have got an extra * in my rating if he (or his editor) had spent more time on error correcting.
Rating: 3 / 5
Book is laid out well. However I agree with the other reviewers comments about the number of errors that abound in the book. Also this book did not help much in preparation for the exam. With some experience, the SQL Server Books Online and the Transcender tests you can expect to pass the exam.
Rating: 2 / 5
I agree with much of what has been said. This book canbe useful, and would actually be an excellent book if it were not for the errors in the book. (this may sound strange “The book is good except for where it is wrong”) I like the structure and format of the book, and it is an easy read. If it were not for the technical errors I would rate it 5 stars. With the technical errors, I would say it can be a useful addition to your study efforts, but should NOT be your only source. Second Editions anyone? (Or even edition 1.01 would be nice)
Rating: 2 / 5