Covering Microsoft’s brand-new SQL 2005 administrator exam, this study guide walks you through setting up, maintaining, and troubleshooting database solutions. You’ll review key topics such as defining high-availability solutions, automating administrative tasks, defining security solutions, monitoring and troubleshooting the database server, and designing and executing deployments. Plus, the CD-ROM features leading exam prep software with an assessment test, test engine of case study practice questions, and electronic flashcards
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Starting with the certification process itself and ending with the concept of isolation levels and locking, this guide covers everything needed to know to pass the DB2 9 Fundamentals Certification Exam (Exam 730). The prerequisite for all intermediate and follow-on DB2 certifications, XML usage, basic table creation, a rich set of sample questions, and detailed answers are all included, forming the foundation for understanding the newest version of IBM’s flagship database product. Regardless of what future certification path the reader is planning on pursuing, this study guide will chart a course for proficiency in DB2 9.
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TIME Magazine September 16, 2007 Style & Design: The Global Luxury Survey
DOC (MS Word) + PDF | English | 1.50 + 0.31 MB

• COVER: Global Luxury Survey: China, India, Russia
• STYLE & DESIGN: Studying the Classics - America’s oldest department store is getting a long-deserved makeover with new merchandise, a new look and an ambitious new owner
• PEOPLE: Valentino - On his 45th anniversary, the Italian couturier talks to Kate Betts about dressing Jackie, the search for a successor and the problems plaguing fashion designers today
• ALSO IN THIS ISSUE: Scent of A Woman - Inspired by her grandmother’s love of personal fragrances, Aerin Lauder launches a private collection of her own favorite scents
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