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Microsoft 070-462 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2012/2014 Databases |
| Exam Number: | 70-462 |
| Passing Score: | 700 (out of 1000) |
| Available Languages: | Japanese, Chinese (Simplified), French, Spanish, Korean, German, English |
| Real Exam Qty: | 40-60 |
| Exam Format: | Multiple choice, Drag and drop, Case studies, Multiple response |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Retired certification exam (no longer active) |
| Exam Price: | $165 USD (varies by region) |
| Related Certifications: | MCSE Data Platform (legacy) MCSA: SQL Server 2012/2014 |
| Exam Duration: | 120-135 |
| Recommended Training: | SQL Server Documentation Microsoft Learn SQL Server Training |
| Exam Registration: | Microsoft Certification Exam Registration (Pearson VUE) |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or onsite testing center via Pearson VUE |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisite, but recommended experience with SQL Server administration or prior MCSA SQL Server 2012 knowledge |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/exams/70-462 |
Microsoft 070-462 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Manage Security | - Manage authentication and authorization - Implement server and database security - Audit SQL Server environments |
| Automate and Maintain SQL Server Jobs | - Automate administrative tasks - Configure SQL Server Agent jobs - Implement alerts and notifications |
| Install and Configure SQL Server | - Install SQL Server instances and components - Configure SQL Server services and features - Configure databases and storage |
| Maintain Instances and Databases | - Configure database maintenance plans - Manage database integrity and consistency - Perform backup and restore operations |
| Monitor and Optimize SQL Server | - Optimize queries and indexes - Monitor performance and activity - Troubleshoot performance issues |
070-462 Exam FAQ: Before You Book Your Seat
Microsoft Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2012/2014 Databases is an official Microsoft exam, listed under exam code 070-462. A passing result earns you the MCSA: SQL Server 2012/2014 certification at the Professional level. It also ties into MCSA: SQL Server 2012/2014, MCSE Data Platform (legacy), extending its value across your certification roadmap. Employers read this credential as verified competence, which is why it keeps appearing in job requirements.
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No formal prerequisite, but recommended experience with SQL Server administration or prior MCSA SQL Server 2012 knowledge
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The Microsoft Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2012/2014 Databases syllabus spans 5 domains, led by Manage Security, Automate and Maintain SQL Server Jobs, and Maintain Instances and Databases. The complete topic list is published above; candidates who study the map first rarely get lost later.
Microsoft Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2012/2014 Databases Sample Questions:
Which of the following SQL Server 2012 tools assists DBAs in running and analyzing trace results?
- A. AlwaysOn
- B. EXP
- C. SQL Profiler
- D. SSIS
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You administer a Microsoft SQL Server 2012 database named Contoso on a server named Server01.
You need to prevent users from disabling server audits in Server01.
What should you create?
- A. A SQL Profiler Trace
- B. A Resource Pool
- C. A Database Audit Specification
- D. A Policy
- E. An Extended Event session
- F. An Alert
- G. A Server Audit Specification
You have a two- node SQL Server 2014 cluster that has an Always On availability group configured in synchronous mode. You plan to provide a reporting solution by using a third node in the cluster.
You need to add the third node. The solution must prevent any impact on the performance of database writes.
You install another server that has SQL Server installed.
Which three additional actions should you perform in sequence? To answer, move the appropriate actions from the list of actions to the answer area and arrange them in the correct order.
Which of the following SQL Server 2012 database is NOT created by default in a new installation?
- A. tempdb
- B. sql
- C. msdb
- D. master
- E. model
You create a view based on the following statement:
You grant the Select permission to User1 for this view. You need to change the view so that it displays only the records that were processed in the month prior to the current month. You need to ensure that after the changes, the view functions correctly for User1. Which four Transact-SQL statements should you use? (To answer, move the appropriate SQL statements from the list of statements to the answer area and arrange them in the correct order.)
Explanation
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