{"id":20938,"date":"2020-09-19T19:35:01","date_gmt":"2020-09-19T19:35:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.com\/tutorial\/?page_id=20938"},"modified":"2021-05-27T13:20:47","modified_gmt":"2021-05-27T13:20:47","slug":"exam-70-462-administering-microsoft-sql-server-2012-2014-databases","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/exam-70-462-administering-microsoft-sql-server-2012-2014-databases\/","title":{"rendered":"Exam 70-462: Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2012\/2014 Databases"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Exam-70-462_-Administering-Microsoft-SQL-Server-2012_2014-Databases-1.png\" alt=\"Microsoft Exam 70-462 Online Tutorial\" class=\"wp-image-20939\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/learn\/certifications\/exams\/70-462\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Exam 70-462: Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2012\/2014 Databases<\/a> are intended for database specialists who perform maintenance, installation, and configuration responsibilities. Other responsibilities that come with this exam are setting up database systems, making sure those systems operate efficiently, and regularly storing, backing up, and securing data from unauthorized access.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The candidate will be certified as <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/learn\/certifications\/mcsa-sql-certification\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MCSA: SQL Server 2012\/2014<\/a> after passing the Exam 70-462: Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2012\/2014 Databases successfully. This certification demonstrates your skills and breakthrough insights in developing and maintaining the next wave of mission-critical environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Learning Objectives&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>To successfully pass the Exam 70-462: Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2012\/2014 Databases, it is highly important to understand the exam objectives. So, here are the learning objectives for Exam 70-462.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Install and configure (20\u201325%)<\/li><li>Maintain instances and databases (15\u201320%)<\/li><li>Optimize and troubleshoot (15\u201320%)<\/li><li>Manage data (20\u201325%)<\/li><li>Implement security (15\u201320%)<\/li><li>Implement high availability (5\u201310%)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Learning Path&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After passing the Microsoft Exam 70-462, you will get the credential of the MCSA: SQL Server 2012\/2014. For gaining the MCSA: SQL Server 2012\/2014 credential, you will have to pass Microsoft exams which are Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012\/2014, Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2012\/2014 Databases, or Implementing a Data Warehouse with Microsoft SQL Server 2012\/2014.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/cert.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20940\" width=\"708\" height=\"358\"\/><figcaption>Image Source: Microsoft<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Exam Details&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Explaining the format of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/administering-microsoft-sql-server-2012-2014-databases-70-462-certification\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Exam 70-462: Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2012\/2014 Databases<\/a> is the most important step. The exam includes 40-60 questions. The questions will appear in the form of multiple-choice. The candidate will get 120 minutes to complete the exam, in total, they get 120 minutes. The exam is available in the English language. The candidate has to pay $165 USD as the examination fee. The passing score for 70-462 is 700 (on a scale of 1-1000).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Microsoft-Exam-MB-400-Details-1.png\" alt=\"Microsoft Exam 70-462 Exam Details\" class=\"wp-image-20941\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Scheduling the Exam<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pearson VUE<\/strong>: In order to appear in the Microsoft exam, the candidate has to schedule the exam and make themselves register with Microsoft. The candidate can schedule their exam with the Pearson VUE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Certiport&nbsp;: <\/strong>The candidate also schedules the Exam 70-462: Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2012\/2014 Databases with Certiport. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.certiport.com\/locator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Schedule Your Exam Now!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, we have acquired all the information related to Exam 70-462: Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2012\/2014 Databases. It\u2019s time for you to understand the Course Outline. The Course Outline forms the most crucial aspect of the examination. So, let\u2019s begin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Microsoft Exam 70-462 Course Outline&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As you know, the Exam 70-462 includes technical tasks such as setting up database systems, making sure those systems operate efficiently, and regularly storing, backing up and securing data from unauthorized access. &nbsp;So, it is important to go through the whole course outline once and to understand and learn all the objectives. Below is the course outline for <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/learn\/certifications\/exams\/70-462\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Exam 70-462: Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2012\/2014 Databases<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/www.testpreptraining.ai-3-1.png\" alt=\"Exam 70-462 course outline \" class=\"wp-image-20949\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Install and configure (20\u201325%)<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Plan installation (<strong>Microsoft Documentation:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/deployoffice\/plan-microsoft-365-apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plan your enterprise deployment of Microsoft 365 Apps<\/a>)<\/li><li>Install SQL Server and related services (<strong>Microsoft Documentation:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/sql\/machine-learning\/install\/sql-r-services-windows-install?view=sql-server-2016\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Install SQL Server 2016 R Services<\/a>)<\/li><li>Implement a migration strategy (<strong>Microsoft Documentation:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/cloud-adoption-framework\/migrate\/azure-best-practices\/contoso-migration-overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Overview of application migration examples for Azure<\/a>)<\/li><li>Configure additional SQL Server components (<strong>Microsoft Documentation:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/sql\/database-engine\/install-windows\/add-features-to-an-instance-of-sql-server-setup?view=sql-server-ver15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Add Features to an Instance of SQL Server (Setup)<\/a>)<\/li><li>Manage SQL Server Agent (<strong>Microsoft Documentation:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/sql\/ssms\/agent\/configure-a-user-to-create-and-manage-sql-server-agent-jobs?view=sql-server-ver15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Configure a User to Create and Manage SQL Server Agent Jobs<\/a>)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Microsoft Documentation: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/sql\/integration-services\/import-export-data\/start-the-sql-server-import-and-export-wizard?view=sql-server-ver15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Start the SQL Server Import and Export Wizard<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Maintain instances and databases (15\u201320%)<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Manage and configure databases&nbsp;(<strong>Microsoft Documentation:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/azure-sql\/database\/how-to-content-reference-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Configure and manage content reference &#8211; Azure SQL Database<\/a>)<\/li><li>Configure SQL Server instances (<strong>Microsoft Documentation:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/sql\/database-engine\/configure-windows\/configure-database-engine-instances-sql-server?view=sql-server-ver15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Configure Database Engine Instances (SQL Server)<\/a>)<\/li><li>Implement a SQL Server clustered instance (<strong>Microsoft Documentation:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/sql\/sql-server\/failover-clusters\/install\/create-a-new-sql-server-failover-cluster-setup?view=sql-server-ver15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Create a New Always On Failover Cluster Instance (Setup)<\/a>)<\/li><li>Manage SQL Server instances (<strong>Microsoft Documentation:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/azure-sql\/managed-instance\/sql-managed-instance-paas-overview#:~:text=Azure%20SQL%20Managed%20Instance%20is,evergreen%20platform%20as%20a%20service.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Azure SQL Managed Instance<\/a>)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Microsoft Documentation: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/sql\/relational-databases\/databases\/system-databases?view=sql-server-ver15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>System Databases<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Optimize and troubleshoot (15\u201320%)<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Identify and resolve concurrency problems (<strong>Microsoft Documentation:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/archive\/msdn-magazine\/2008\/june\/tools-and-techniques-to-identify-concurrency-issues\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tools And Techniques To Identify Concurrency Issues<\/a>)<\/li><li>Collect and analyze troubleshooting data &nbsp;(<strong>Microsoft Documentation:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/sql\/machine-learning\/troubleshooting\/data-collection-ml-troubleshooting-process?view=sql-server-ver15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Collect data to troubleshoot SQL machine learning<\/a>)<\/li><li>Audit SQL Server instances (<strong>Microsoft Documentation:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/sql\/relational-databases\/security\/auditing\/sql-server-audit-database-engine?view=sql-server-ver15#:~:text=The%20SQL%20Server%20Audit%20object,audits%20per%20SQL%20Server%20instance.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SQL Server Audit<\/a>)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Microsoft Documentation: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/sql\/relational-databases\/security\/auditing\/sql-server-audit-database-engine?view=sql-server-ver15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>SQL Server Audit (Database Engine)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Manage data (20\u201325%)<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Configure and maintain a back-up strategy (<strong>Microsoft Documentation:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/sharepoint\/administration\/best-practices-for-backup-and-restore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Backup and restore best practices in SharePoint Server<\/a>)<\/li><li>Restore databases (<strong>Microsoft Documentation:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/sql\/relational-databases\/backup-restore\/quickstart-backup-restore-database?view=sql-server-ver15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Backup and restore a SQL Server database on-premises<\/a>)<\/li><li>Implement and maintain indexes (<strong>Microsoft Documentation:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/sql\/relational-databases\/indexes\/clustered-and-nonclustered-indexes-described?view=sql-server-ver15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Indexes<\/a>)<\/li><li>Import and export data (<strong>Microsoft Documentation:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/sql\/integration-services\/import-export-data\/start-the-sql-server-import-and-export-wizard?view=sql-server-ver15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SQL Server Import and Export Wizard<\/a>)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Microsoft Documentation: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/sql\/relational-databases\/backup-restore\/back-up-and-restore-of-sql-server-databases?view=sql-server-ver15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Back Up and Restore of SQL Server Databases<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Implement security (15\u201320%)<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Manage logins and server roles (<strong>Microsoft Documentation:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/sql\/relational-databases\/security\/authentication-access\/server-level-roles?view=sql-server-ver15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Server-Level Roles<\/a>)<\/li><li>Manage database security (<strong>Microsoft Documentation:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/azure-sql\/database\/security-overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SQL Database<\/a>)<\/li><li>Manage users and database roles (<strong>Microsoft Documentation:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/sql\/relational-databases\/security\/authentication-access\/database-level-roles?view=sql-server-ver15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Database-Level Roles<\/a>)<\/li><li>Troubleshoot security <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Microsoft Documentation: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/sql\/relational-databases\/security\/securing-sql-server?view=sql-server-ver15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Securing SQL Server<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Implement high availability (5\u201310%)<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Implement AlwaysOn&nbsp;(<strong>Microsoft Documentation:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/sql\/database-engine\/availability-groups\/windows\/overview-of-always-on-availability-groups-sql-server?view=sql-server-ver15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What is an Always On availability group?<\/a>)<\/li><li>Implement replication (<strong>Microsoft Documentation:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows-server\/storage\/storage-replica\/server-to-server-storage-replication\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Server-to-server storage replication with Storage Replica<\/a>)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Microsoft Documentation: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/sql\/database-engine\/availability-groups\/windows\/always-on-availability-groups-sql-server?view=sql-server-ver15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Always On availability groups: a high-availability and disaster-recovery solution<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Exam Policies&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>While preparing for Microsoft Exam 70-462: Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2012\/2014 Databases, you will be completely responsible for knowing and complying with <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/learn\/certifications\/certification-exam-policies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft Certification exam policies<\/a>, together with the specified exam delivery provider\u2019s policies and procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/microsoft-exam-70-462-faq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Emerging-Industry-Leaders-1.png\" alt=\"Exam 70-462 FAQ\" class=\"wp-image-20942\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-heading\"><strong>For more details visit: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/microsoft-exam-70-462-faq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Microsoft Exam 70-462<\/strong> <strong>FAQ<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, you can go through the Exam Retake Policy together with other Microsoft exam available and <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/learn\/certifications\/certification-exam-policies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">exam testing procedures<\/a>. The exam policy page provides details of the exam provider\u2019s policies and procedures together with the exam provider\u2019s details. Note, you will have 30 days after taking an exam to challenge your exam score for that exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Preparation Guide<\/strong> <strong>to qualify Microsoft Exam 70-462<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Green-Photo-Charity-Infographic-1.png\" alt=\"Exam 70-462: Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2012\/2014 Databases preparatory guide \" class=\"wp-image-20943\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Green-Photo-Charity-Infographic-1.png 800w, https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Green-Photo-Charity-Infographic-1-160x400.png 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>To start the ideal preparation for the Exam 70-462: Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2012\/2014 Databases, the following details a few of the analytical steps that you should consider for developing an ideal schedule for your Exam 70-462 preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Microsoft Learning Platform&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Microsoft offers <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/learn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">various learning paths<\/a>, the candidate should visit the official website of Microsoft. The candidate can find every possible information on the official site. For this exam, the candidate will find many learning paths and documentations. Finding the relatable content on the Microsoft website is quite an easy task. Also, you can find the <a href=\"https:\/\/query.prod.cms.rt.microsoft.com\/cms\/api\/am\/binary\/RE4tfIN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">study guide for 70-462<\/a> on the official website of Microsoft.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Microsoft Documentation<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft Documentations<\/a> are an important learning resource while preparing for Exam 70-462: Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2012\/2014 Databases. The candidate will find documentation on every topic relating to the particular exam. This step is very valuable in preparing for becoming a certified functional consultant. You can refer the following documentation for the Exam 70-462:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/sql\/integration-services\/import-export-data\/start-the-sql-server-import-and-export-wizard?view=sql-server-ver15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Start the SQL Server Import and Export Wizard<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/sql\/relational-databases\/databases\/system-databases?view=sql-server-ver15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>System Databases<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/sql\/relational-databases\/security\/auditing\/sql-server-audit-database-engine?view=sql-server-ver15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>SQL Server Audit (Database Engine)<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/sql\/relational-databases\/backup-restore\/back-up-and-restore-of-sql-server-databases?view=sql-server-ver15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Back Up and Restore of SQL Server Databases<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/sql\/relational-databases\/security\/securing-sql-server?view=sql-server-ver15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Securing SQL Server<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/sql\/database-engine\/availability-groups\/windows\/always-on-availability-groups-sql-server?view=sql-server-ver15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Always On availability groups: a high-availability and disaster-recovery solution<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Instructor-Led Training<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The training programs that the Micorosft provides itself are available on their website. The instructor-led training is an essential resource in order to prepare for the exam like 70-462. The candidate can find the instructor-led training on the page of the particular exam on the Microsoft website. There are various training courses available prior to one exam. The following is the training program offered by Microsoft.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/learn\/certifications\/courses\/20462\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Course 20462-D: Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Databases<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Module 1: Introduction to SQL Server 2014 Database Administration<\/li><li>Module 2: Installing and Configuring SQL Server 2014<\/li><li>Module 3: Working with Databases and Storage<\/li><li>Module 4: Planning and Implementing a Backup Strategy<\/li><li>Module 5: Restoring SQL Server 2014 Databases<\/li><li>Module 6: Importing and Exporting Data<\/li><li>Module 7: Monitoring SQL Server 2014<\/li><li>Module 8: Tracing SQL Server Activity<\/li><li>Module 9: Managing SQL Server Security<\/li><li>Module 10: Auditing Data Access and Encrypting Data<\/li><li>Module 11: Performing Ongoing Database Maintenance<\/li><li>Module 12: Automating SQL Server 2014 Management<\/li><li>Module 13: Monitoring SQL Server 2014 by Using Alerts and Notifications<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Books and Guides&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"131\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21284\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The next step in the preparatory guide should be books and study guides. The candidate needs to find those books which are enriched with information. Candidates should study some books and guides which will definitely help them to gather knowledge about the particular exam. We at Testprep training recommends the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Training Kit (Exam 70-462): Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Databases by Orin Thomas.<\/li><li>Exchange Server 2016: The Administrator\u2019s Reference by William Stanek.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Join a Study Group&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>For passing the Exam 70-462: Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2012\/2014 Databases, the candidate needs to get and share knowledge. So, we are suggesting you join some study where you can discuss the concepts with the people who have the same goal. This will lead the candidate throughout their preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Evaluate yourself with Practice Test<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The most important step is to try your hands on the practice test. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/administering-microsoft-sql-server-20122014-databases-70-462-practice-exam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Practice tests<\/a> are the one which ensures the candidate about their preparation. There are many practice tests available on the internet nowadays, the candidate can choose whichever they want. The practice test is very beneficial in preparing the Exam 70-462: Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2012\/2014 Databases. 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