Description
Microsoft 70-464: Developing Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Databases
This course is in preparation for the Microsoft 70-464 Developing Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Databases exam. This course covers logical table design, indexing, and query plans, and focuses on the creation of database objects including views and stored procedures, along with parameters and functions. Other common aspects of procedure coding, such as indexes, concurrency, error handling, and triggers are also covered in this course. It will guide you through the real-world application of design concepts and tools needed for successful SQL Server database development.
Candidates for the Microsoft 70-464 Developing SQL Server Databases (MCSE) exam are primarily database professionals who build and implement databases across organizations and who ensure high levels of data availability. They have experience performing tasks in creating database files, data types, and tables; planning, creating, and optimizing indexes; ensuring data integrity; implementing views, stored procedures, and functions; and managing transactions and locks.
This exam measures your ability to accomplish the technical tasks listed below. The percentages indicate the relative weight of each major topic area on the exam. The higher the percentage, the more questions you are likely to see in that content area on the exam. This exam is intended for database professionals who build and implement databases across organizations and who ensure high levels of data availability.
- Implement database objects (30-35%)
- Implement programming objects (15-20%)
- Design database objects (25-30%)
- Optimize and troubleshoot queries (25-30%)
As of February 18, 2016, this exam includes content covering both SQL Server 2012 and 2014. Please note that this exam does not include questions on features or capabilities that are present only in the SQL Server 2012 product.
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Jonathan B –
Fantastic course! It helped me understand how to write efficient stored procedures, triggers, and functions. Passed the 70-464 exam on my first attempt
Emily R –
A solid course for developers who want to go beyond basic SQL. I appreciated the focus on indexes, concurrency, and optimizing T-SQL queries
Zaid M –
Highly recommended if you’re working with SQL Server 2012. The section on implementing data integrity with constraints and triggers was especially useful
Natalie C –
Good content and depth, though some examples could be a bit more real-world oriented. Still, it helped me improve my development practices
Henry S –
This course bridges the gap between being a SQL user and becoming a real database developer. Learned a lot about advanced design patterns and error handling
Sophia L –
This course taught me everything I needed to know to build robust database solutions. The T-SQL deep dive was especially helpful for optimizing queries
Derrick T –
Well-structured and detailed. Helped me master user-defined functions and error handling mechanisms. It’s a must for anyone aiming to become a serious SQL developer
Lisa M –
Excellent course with clear explanations and practical labs. I used this course to prepare for the 70-464 certification and passed with confidence