Chapter 1. Installing and Configuring SQL Server 2005

Terms you'll need to understand:

Shared memory

Named pipes

Multiprotocol

TCP/IP

Virtual Interface Adapter (VIA)

RAID

Remote server

Linked server

Stored procedure

SQL Profiler

Index

View

Group

Role

Techniques you'll need to master:

Utilizing Books Online

Recognizing tools and utilities

Defining and recognizing SQL objects

Microsoft's new stream of products brings with it a new type of Microsoft certification. Beginning with the release of Visual Studio 2005, SQL Server 2005, and BizTalk 2006, Microsoft is redefining the development and database environments, as well as the related certifications. There are new exams, new certifications, and a whole new set of standards. For SQL Serverrelated certification, there are now five different exams, of which 70-431 is the starting point along the certification path. This chapter explains how to install and configure SQL Server 2005 in preparation for 70-431. (For more information about the other exams and certification changes, consult this book's Introduction.)