Microsoft
Exam 70-452 is a proctored professional
test that was introduced in November, 2008 to train the IT personnels who wish
to learn to design a Business Intelligence Infrastructure Using Microsoft SQL
Server 2008.
Prior
knowledge of the business intelligence BI design, knowledge of SQL Server
Analysis Services, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and SQL Server
Integration Services (SSIS) is the pre-requisite for this course. In other
words, if you have at least two years of work experience in designing and
planning BI solutions using Microsoft SQL Server 2008 BI tools, you are
qualified to take this exam. It is presumed that the candidate is able to use
the SQL Server 2005 and SQL Server 2008 Business Intelligence Development
Studio (BIDS), multidimensional and relational database schemas and queries, building
cubes and reports, application of data mining algorithms to business problem
domains, aggregation of data from various sources, creating a data warehouse
and finding solutions for databases.
If you pass
this exam, you’ll get credits for the following certification:
Microsoft
Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Business Intelligence Developer 2008
The
coursework includes the following contents:
·
Designing and
Managing Reports (20 %)
·
Designing
Data Mining Models (10 %)
·
Administering
a BI Solution (15 %)
·
Designing the
BI Architecture (21 %)
·
Designing and
Deploying SSIS Packages (16 %)
·
Designing an
Analysis Services Database (18 %)
The exam will
retire on July 31, 2013 which means that another exam will be introduced with
different content. It will take at least
ten months for different consultancies to compile the credible guides and
practice tests for the new exams. Moreover, there is 50% discount on the
preparation pack for this month. If you want to have a globally recognized
documented proof of your professional abilities in Business Intelligence
Development field, this is the right time to take this exam.
Technology
and technicians go cheek by jowl and so is the case with this examination. MicrosoftSQL Server 2008 is one of the most popular databases even after passing 15 years;
many companies prefer using this database system. You’ll surely get placed higher
after passing this course but hard work is the key. Choosing the right material
for preparation is the most important decision that you should never disregard.
Once you find the right coaching, all you need is to practice and implement
your expert understanding to explore the new horizon of knowledge which is
limitless.