--- product_id: 1704371 title: "MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-448): Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008 Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance" brand: "erik veermanteo lachevdejan sarka" price: "S/.535" currency: PEN in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.pe/products/1704371-mcts-self-paced-training-kit-exam-70-448-microsoft-sql store_origin: PE region: Peru --- # MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-448): Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008 Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance **Brand:** erik veermanteo lachevdejan sarka **Price:** S/.535 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-448): Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008 Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance by erik veermanteo lachevdejan sarka - **How much does it cost?** S/.535 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pe](https://www.desertcart.pe/products/1704371-mcts-self-paced-training-kit-exam-70-448-microsoft-sql) ## Best For - erik veermanteo lachevdejan sarka enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted erik veermanteo lachevdejan sarka brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-448): Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008 Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51BNSQkP7OL.jpg) ![MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-448): Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008 Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/318cmGVRZnL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Get Educated *by R***N on Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2009* This book is a wonderful comprehensive review of the key components used for SQL Server 2008 certification (exam 70-448). It covers SSIS, SSAS and SSRS in such a manner as to provide great background alongside some basic hands-on exercises to perform.There is a practice exam disc included with the book which really helps in terms of studying for the exam and another disc with an evaluation copy of SQL Server 2008. All of this can take you from doing what I would call "cowboy SQL work" to a more professional, well founded, and optimized approach towards working with BI tools used with SQL Server.The authors provide some good practical real-life recommendations on how to apply some of the techniques covered which helps round out the training. Collectively, this text has opened my eyes to more features and functionality in SQL than I did before picking it up and offers a way to actually apply the learning material -- albeit at a simple, high level. Just the same, one can always go deeper and experiment with some of the techniques. In the first chapter alone I learned of a technique that solved a problem which a consulting firm I worked with had an allergic reaction towards solving. I'm thinking the consulting firm might have benefited from this book.I'm grateful that a careful reading of the exercises does allow one to complete the the vast majority of exercises and not have to deal with a problem so often faced in similar type texts -- nobody proof-read the thing to make sure the commands were accurate and actually worked! Seems like a pretty basic concept but this is so often not the case.My only warnings to readers is that initial installation of the SQL Server evaluation software and setting up the DB's used as examples can prove tricky (but this is a MSFT issue, not one with the book or the way in which the conveys information). Why is it that sample DB's and installation of same cannot be made easier as it was with SQL 2005 early on? And I have a bit of a bone to pick regarding the Measure Up practice exam which has some out of synch references to the materials in the book. For example, the exam references Chapter 1 Lesson 5 yet the book has only 3 lessons in Chapter 1.Finally, in the back of the book is a coupon code for taking the exam -- practically worth the price of the book. Your biggest investment will be the time necessary to study for the exam but in today's economy that would be a great investment to make. ### ⭐⭐⭐ A roadmap would be nice *by F***S on Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2012* I'm only a couple of chapters in on this book, with nothing to compare it to, but, here's the issues I have:1) Very little explanation about why you are doing something. It steps you through implementing objects and processes, but it doesn't give you and overview of the project that you are doing or why something is being put into place. It would help to know what the total project is supposed to be beforehand. You know, like in real life. If I am to use this stuff on the job, I need to know some things to be able to conceptualize how something should go together.2) It could use a lot more screen shots. It's very easy to lose your place in this book.3) It's kinda boring, possibly given the items above. I'm really having to push myself to do this thing, and I'm losing often.addenda:4. I've found that the supplied project files will not compile an SSAS cube on SQL Server 2008 R2. The files are for SQL Server 2008. SQL Server 2008 does come with the book, with a 6 month trial period, but I got the 2008 R2 because it was the latest version, and now I'm stuck. ### ⭐⭐⭐ 1/3 of the way through the book *by K***E on Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2010* I am not getting full value from the book because my laptop will not install the included software. The included disk to install SQL was defective with multiple files being unreadable. It does have a link to download and install the software so I do have a valid copy, just not on my machine's OS.The steps to follow for each exercise are clear and self-explanatory, however I have no way to review its accuracy.Having 3 authors means having 3 points of view. Sometimes diametrically opposed and sometimes obviously wrong. I get the feeling all 3 authors are very knowledgeable on the subject, but sleep deprived while writing it, and any reviewer was asleep while reading it.This book requires knowledge outside the scope of the book. You can get this knowledge on-line, but I have to wonder if you have deep understanding and used dimensional modeling why you would want to purchase this book in the first place.There is no doubt this book would prepare you for the Exam which is its only goal. I am disappointed that SQL 2008 is so dependent on the OS and the utilities built into it. Based on the web traffic, hundreds or thousands of people have hit the same problem. ("The MOF compiler could not connect with the WMI server." is my error. I haven't found a solution for my XP Home OS.) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pe/products/1704371-mcts-self-paced-training-kit-exam-70-448-microsoft-sql](https://www.desertcart.pe/products/1704371-mcts-self-paced-training-kit-exam-70-448-microsoft-sql) --- *Product available on Desertcart Peru* *Store origin: PE* *Last updated: 2026-05-24*