MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-445): Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence - Implementation and Maintenance
Author: Erik Veerman
Announcing an all-new Self-Paced Training Kit designed to help maximize your performance on 70-445, the required exam for the new Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence certification. This 2-in-1 kit includes the official Microsoft study guide, plus practice tests on CD to help you assess your skills. It comes packed with the tools and features exam candidates want most-including in-depth, self-paced training based on final exam content; rigorous, objective-by-objective review; exam tips from expert, exam-certified authors; and customizable testing options. It also provides real-world scenarios, case study examples, and troubleshooting labs for skills and expertise that you can apply to the job.
Work at your own pace through the lessons and lab exercises. Focusing on the technology skills required to build business intelligence applications using SQL Server 2005, this official study guide covers topics such as installing, configuring, and deploying SQL Server Analysis Services, SQL Server Reporting Services, and SQL Server Integration Services.
Then assess yourself using hundreds of practice questions on the CD, featuring multiple, customizable testing options to meet your specific needs. Choose timed or untimed testing mode, generate random tests, or focus on discrete objectives or chapters. You get detailed explanations for right and wrong answers-including pointers back to the book for further study. You also get an evaluation version of SQL Server 2005 Enterprise Edition software and an exam discount voucher-making this kit an exceptional value and a great career investment.
Key Book Benefits:
• In-depth coverage ofexam objectives and sub-objectives-plus instructive case studies and troubleshooting scenarios to enhance your performance on the job
• 200+ practice and review questions
• Test engine that enables customized testing, pre-assessment and post-assessment, and automated scoring and feedback
• Complete objective-by-objective review section, plus a handy exam-mapping grid
• 180-day evaluation version of SQL Server 2005 Enterprise Edition
• 15 percent exam discount voucher from Microsoft (limited-time offer)
• Entire study guide in searchable eBook format
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Desktop and Portable Systems: A Guide to Supporting, Servicing, and Troubleshooting Apple Computers
Author: Marc Asturias
This authoritative, Apple-Certified training course is designed both for professionals who support Apple computers as well as Macintosh enthusiasts who want to upgrade, service, or troubleshoot their favorite systems. Fully revised, this third edition includes Apple's new models with Intel processors, the MacBook Pro, Mac mini, and iMac. Keyed to the learning objectives of the Apple Desktop Service and Apple Portable Service certification exams, this is the companion curriculum used in AppleCare Technician Training courses worldwide. The book starts out with basic computer theory and underlying technologies, then moves on to cover everything from networking to the nitty-gritty steps and diagrams for upgrading and troubleshooting six sample computer models.
Table of Contents:
Getting Started xiTools and Practices
Reference Materials 3
One-Stop Shopping 4
Finding Support Information 6
Upgrade Information 13
Resources for Locating Trouble 16
Resources for Resolving an Issue 24
Lesson Review 28
Software Tools 31
System Profiler 33
Quick Fix Tools 37
Diagnostic Software 50
Other Apple Troubleshooting Tools 63
Lesson Review 68
General Troubleshooting Theory 71
Goals and Processes 72
Troubleshooting Process 74
Gather Information 76
Verify the Issue 83
Try Quick Fixes 85
Run Diagnostics 90
Systematic Fault Isolation 90
Research in Additional Resources 96
Escalate the Issue 97
Repair or Replace the Faulty Item 97
Verify the Repair 98
Inform the User and Complete Administrative Tasks 99
Lesson Review 100
Safe Working Procedures and General Maintenance 105
ESD Prevention 106
CRT Safety Procedures 109
Liquid Coolants 118
iMac Power Supply 120
Booting to EFI 121
General Maintenance 122
General Best Practices 128
Lesson Review 129
Hardware Tools 133
Using the Right Tools 134
Tools Common to Desktops and Portables 135
Desktop Tools 137
Portable Tools 140
Lesson Review 142
Common Hardware and Technologies
Power Management 145
Power Management Components 146
Power Conservation 155
Troubleshooting 161
Lesson Review 163
Wireless 167
Required Tools and Equipment 168
Basic Terms 169
AirPort Hardware Overview 172
AirPort Extreme Card 176
AirPort Extreme Base Station 178
AirPort Extreme Base Station(PoE/UL 2043) 180
AirPort Express Base Station 182
Setting Up a Wireless Client 185
Creating a Computer-to-Computer Network 191
Configuring Base Stations for Internet Access 192
Interference Sources 196
Basic AirPort Security 197
Bluetooth 198
Lesson Review 202
Network Troubleshooting 205
Network Components 206
Troubleshooting Tools 210
Troubleshooting Steps 221
Lesson Review 238
Desktops
About iMac Models 245
The iMac G4 Models 246
The iMac G5/Intel Models 248
Lesson Review 254
Upgrading an iMac 259
Identifying the System 260
Do-It-Yourself (DIY) 262
Required Tools and Equipment 263
Upgrading RAM on an iMac 264
Lesson Review 268
Taking Apart an iMac (24-inch) 271
Required Tools and Equipment 272
Taking Apart the iMac (24-inch) 272
Lesson Summary 281
Troubleshooting an iMac (24-inch) 283
Startup Key Combinations 284
Diagnostic LEDs 285
SMC Reset 287
Symptom Charts 288
Lesson Review 316
About Mac mini Models 319
Mac mini 320
Lesson Review 322
Upgrading a Mac mini 325
Required Tools and Equipment 326
Opening a Mac mini 326
Removing the Hard Drive 333
Installing RAM 334
Lesson Review 336
Taking Apart a Mac mini 339
Required Tools and Equipment 340
Preliminary Steps 341
Logic Board 348
Lesson Summary 351
Troubleshooting a Mac mini 353
Status LED 354
Resetting PRAM and NVRAM 354
Resetting the SMC 355
Symptom Charts 358
Lesson Review 383
About Mac Pro 385
Mac Pro (August 2006) 386
Lesson Review 388
Upgrading a Mac Pro 391
Required Tools and Equipment 392
Before You Do Anything 392
Opening a Mac Pro 392
Installing RAM 395
Installing a Hard Drive 399
Adding a PCI Express Card 403
Lesson Review 409
Taking Apart a Mac Pro 411
Required Tools and Equipment 412
Taking Apart a Mac Pro 412
Lesson Summary 423
Troubleshooting a Mac Pro 425
General Information 426
Symptom Charts 443
Lesson Review 453
Portables
About MacBook Models 457
MacBook (13 Inch) 458
Lesson Review 460
Upgrading a MacBook 463
Required Tools and Equipment 464
Before You Do Anything 464
Opening a MacBook 465
Installing RAM 467
Upgrading the Hard Drive 471
Closing a MacBook 474
Lesson Review 475
Taking Apart a MacBook 477
Required Tools and Equipment 478
Taking Apart a MacBook 478
Lesson Summary 495
Troubleshooting a MacBook 497
Symptom Charts 498
Lesson Review 516
About MacBook Pro Models 519
MacBook Pro 520
MacBook Pro (17-inch) 521
Lesson Review 522
Upgrading a MacBook Pro 525
Required Tools and Equipment 526
Before You Do Anything 527
Removing the Battery 527
Installing RAM 528
Lesson Review 535
Taking Apart a MacBook Pro 537
Required Tools and Equipment 538
Taking Apart the MacBook Pro 539
Lesson Summary 550
Troubleshooting a MacBook Pro 553
General Information 554
Symptom Charts 559
Lesson Review 592
Index 594
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