Microsoft SQL Server 2012: Administering Databases (70-462)

The labs for this course have been deprecated. However, this course still retains value as a training resource.The exam associated with this skill has been retired. However, this skill still retains value as a training resource. This SQL Server video training with Garth Schulte covers Microsoft’s in-demand server including how to install SQL Server 2012, implement a backup strategy, and more. It also prepares learners for Microsoft's 70-462 exam.

SQL Server database administrators are in extremely high demand all over the world. SQL Server 2012, with its high availability and cloud-ready features, is an industry leader, further increasing the demand for DBAs. If there ever was a time to get certified as a SQL Server professional, it's now!

This course leads you down the path of ultimate database geekery and helps you develop the skills necessary to become a SQL Server DBA. Learn what it takes to administer and manage SQL Server 2012 – from planning, installing, troubleshooting, recovering, and securing instances and databases.

Exam 70-462 is a prerequisite for the SQL Server 2012 MCSA certification, which is the first step toward attaining both MCSE certifications: Data Platform and Business Intelligence. This course helps prepare you for the 70-462 exam and beyond with real-world examples and live demonstrations.

Note: The exam associated with this course was revised December 1, 2015. A large percentage of this course still maps to the current exam objectives and continues to provide value as a training resource. Furthermore, an instructional PDF has been added to the Supplemental Files for your use within the Virtual Lab.