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Microsoft 70-459 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Transition Your MCITP: Database Administrator 2008 or MCITP: Database Developer 2008 to MCSE: Data Platform |
| Exam Number: | 70-459 |
| Exam Price: | USD 165 |
| Passing Score: | 700 / 1000 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Retired as of January 31, 2021; certification valid for lifetime once earned |
| Exam Format: | Case studies, Drag-and-drop, Build list, Multiple choice, Active screen |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Real Exam Qty: | 50-75 |
| Available Languages: | Portuguese (Brazil), French, Chinese (Simplified), Japanese, German, English |
| Related Certifications: | MCSA: SQL Server 2012 MCSE: Data Platform MCITP: Database Developer 2008 MCITP: Database Administrator 2008 |
| Recommended Training: | Microsoft Official Course 20465: Designing Database Solutions for Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Microsoft Official Course 20464: Developing Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Databases |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Registration (historical) |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Proctored onsite at Pearson VUE test centers; online proctoring available before retirement |
| Pre Condition: | Must hold active MCITP: Database Administrator 2008 or MCITP: Database Developer 2008 certification; part of upgrade path together with 70-457 and 70-458 |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/microsoft-365/dn457615(v=exams.10) |
Microsoft 70-459 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Implement Data Access | 20-25% | - Implement data security
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| Topic 2: Install and Maintain SQL Server Instances | 10-15% | - Plan installation and configuration
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| Topic 3: Implement Database Objects | 25-30% | - Implement indexes and views
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| Topic 4: Optimize and Troubleshoot Queries | 15-20% | - Troubleshoot performance issues
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| Topic 5: Manage Database Concurrency | 20-25% | - Manage concurrency and performance
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Common Questions About the Microsoft 70-459 Exam
The 70-459 exam, officially known as Microsoft Transition Your MCITP: Database Administrator 2008 or MCITP: Database Developer 2008 to MCSE: Data Platform, is the Microsoft test that leads to the MCSE: Data Platform certification at the Expert level. Passing it validates the skills employers expect from a certified professional. It is also associated with related credentials such as MCITP: Database Administrator 2008, MCITP: Database Developer 2008, MCSA: SQL Server 2012, MCSE: Data Platform.
The 70-459 exam contains 50-75 questions, and you have 120 minutes to complete them. Work out your per-question pace before test day, and flag slow items instead of stalling on them — time pressure, not knowledge, sinks many first attempts. Timed mock exams in the Actual4Exams test engines are the most reliable way to build that rhythm.
The passing score for the 70-459 exam is 700 / 1000, and the official registration fee is USD 165. If you miss the mark, a retake means paying the full fee again, so book your seat only when you are ready. A practical benchmark: score consistently above the passing line on timed practice tests before scheduling the real exam.
Must hold active MCITP: Database Administrator 2008 or MCITP: Database Developer 2008 certification; part of upgrade path together with 70-457 and 70-458
Entry requirements can change, so confirm the latest conditions on the official exam page: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/microsoft-365/dn457615(v=exams.10).
You can book the 70-459 exam through the official registration channels below:
Exam delivery: Proctored onsite at Pearson VUE test centers; online proctoring available before retirement. Seats at popular test centers fill quickly, so schedule early once your preparation is on track.
Microsoft recommends the following training options for Microsoft Transition Your MCITP: Database Administrator 2008 or MCITP: Database Developer 2008 to MCSE: Data Platform candidates:
- Microsoft Official Course 20464: Developing Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Databases
- Microsoft Official Course 20465: Designing Database Solutions for Microsoft SQL Server 2012
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The official Microsoft Transition Your MCITP: Database Administrator 2008 or MCITP: Database Developer 2008 to MCSE: Data Platform outline is organized into 5 domains. The first three are:
- Optimize and Troubleshoot Queries — 15-20% of the exam
- Manage Database Concurrency — 20-25% of the exam
- Install and Maintain SQL Server Instances — 10-15% of the exam
See the complete exam topics section above for the full outline and the weighting of every domain.
Microsoft Transition Your MCITP: Database Administrator 2008 or MCITP: Database Developer 2008 to MCSE: Data Platform Sample Questions:
Your company has a SQL Azure subscription.
You implement a database named Database1. Database1 has two tables named Table1 and Table2. You create a stored procedure named sp1. Sp1 reads data from Table1 and inserts data
into Table2.
A user named User1 informs you that he is unable to run sp1.
You verify that User1 has the SELECT permission on Table1 and Table2.
You need to ensure that User1 can run sp1. The solution must minimize the number of permissions assigned to User1.
What should you do?
- A. Change sp1 to run as the sa user.
- B. Add User1 to the db_datawriter role.
- C. Grant User1 the EXECUTE permission on sp1.
- D. Grant User1 the INSERT permission on Table2.
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DRAG DROP
You have two existing tables, one named COUNTRY and the other named STATES. The tables are defined as follows:
You need to set up a rule that every STATE.Country_Abbr must match an existing record in the COUNTRY table.
Develop the solution by selecting and arranging the required code blocks in the correct order.
You may not need all of the code blocks.
You have an index for a table in a SQL Azure database. The database is used for Online Transaction Processing (OLTP).
You discover that the index consumes more physical disk space than necessary.
You need to minimize the amount of disk space that the index consumes.
What should you set from the index options?
- A. FILLFACTOR = 80
- B. FILLFACTOR = 0
- C. STATISTICS_NORECOMPUTE = ON
- D. STATISTICS_NORECOMPUTE = OFF
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DRAG DROP
You are planning a SQL Server 2012 deployment.
The corporate security policy states that all Windows servers must be installed in an environment that reduces the attack surface.
You plan to deploy two SQL Server instances named SQL1 and SQL2 that must meet the following requirements:
- SQL1 will host databases for a line-of-business application that requires 32 GB of RAM - SQL2 will host SQL Server Reporting Services and application databases that require 16 GB of RAM.
You need to recommend an operating system for each SQL Server instance. The solution must minimize licensing costs.
What should you recommend?
To answer, drag the appropriate operating system to the correct server in the answer area.
You need to modify the usp.DetectSuspiciousActivity stored procedure.
Which two actions should you perform? Each correct answer presents part of the solution. Choose two.
- A. Option E
- B. Option D
- C. Option A
- D. Option F
- E. Option C
- F. Option B
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