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Microsoft 70-462 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2012/2014 Databases |
| Exam Number: | 70-462 |
| Available Languages: | Japanese, Chinese (Simplified), German, English, French, Portuguese (Brazil) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Retired January 31, 2021; MCSA valid for 3 years once earned |
| Related Certifications: | 70-461: Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012/2014 70-463: Implementing a Data Warehouse with Microsoft SQL Server 2012/2014 MCSA: SQL Server 2012/2014 |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Passing Score: | 700 (on a scale of 1–1000) |
| Real Exam Qty: | 40–60 |
| Exam Format: | Simulations, Multiple response, Multiple choice, Case studies, Drag-and-drop |
| Exam Price: | USD $165 (varies by country/region) |
| Recommended Training: | Microsoft Learn 70-462 Study Guide Microsoft Official Course 20462B |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Microsoft Exam Registration |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Proctored onsite at Pearson VUE test centers; online proctored exam available before retirement |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites; recommended basic knowledge of SQL Server and T-SQL; part of MCSA: SQL Server 2012/2014 track requiring 70-461, 70-462, and 70-463 |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/exams/70-462/ |
Microsoft 70-462 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Optimize and Troubleshoot | 15–20% | - Diagnose and resolve database issues - Optimize indexes and queries - Identify and resolve concurrency issues - Collect and analyze performance data |
| Topic 2: Implement High Availability | 5–10% | - Implement log shipping - Implement database mirroring - Implement AlwaysOn Availability Groups - Implement AlwaysOn Failover Cluster Instances |
| Topic 3: Install and Configure | 20–25% | - Plan installation - Manage installation - Configure additional SQL Server components - Install SQL Server and related services |
| Topic 4: Implement Security | 15–20% | - Manage database users and roles - Configure permissions - Audit SQL Server instances - Implement data protection - Manage logins and server roles |
| Topic 5: Manage Data | 20–25% | - Design and implement databases - Import and export data - Implement backup and restore strategies - Manage data integrity |
| Topic 6: Maintain Instances and Databases | 15–20% | - Configure SQL Server instances - Monitor and troubleshoot SQL Server - Perform maintenance - Manage databases - Manage SQL Server Agent jobs |
Common Questions About the Microsoft 70-462 Exam
The 70-462 exam, officially known as Microsoft Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2012/2014 Databases, is the Microsoft test that leads to the MCSA: SQL Server 2012/2014 certification at the Professional level. Passing it validates the skills employers expect from a certified professional. It is also associated with related credentials such as MCSA: SQL Server 2012/2014, 70-461: Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012/2014, 70-463: Implementing a Data Warehouse with Microsoft SQL Server 2012/2014.
The 70-462 exam contains 40–60 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 70-462 exam is 700 (on a scale of 1–1000), and the official registration fee is USD $165 (varies by country/region). 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.
No formal prerequisites; recommended basic knowledge of SQL Server and T-SQL; part of MCSA: SQL Server 2012/2014 track requiring 70-461, 70-462, and 70-463
Entry requirements can change, so confirm the latest conditions on the official exam page: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/exams/70-462/.
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The official Microsoft Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2012/2014 Databases outline is organized into 6 domains. The first three are:
- Install and Configure — 20–25% of the exam
- Implement Security — 15–20% of the exam
- Implement High Availability — 5–10% of the exam
See the complete exam topics section above for the full outline and the weighting of every domain.
Microsoft Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2012/2014 Databases Sample Questions:
You administer a Microsoft SQL Server database that has Trustworthy set to On. You create a stored procedure that returns database-level information from Dynamic Management Views.
You grant User1 access to execute the stored procedure.
You need to ensure that the stored procedure returns the required information when User1 executes the stored procedure. You need to achieve this goal by granting the minimum permissions required.
Which two actions should you perform? Each correct answer presents part of the solution.
- A. Move the stored procedure to the User1 schema.
- B. Grant the VIEW SERVER STATE permission to User1.
- C. Create a SQL Server login that has VIEW SERVER STATE permissions. Modify the stored procedure to include the EXECUTE AS (newlogin) statement.
- D. Modify the stored procedure to include the EXECUTE AS OWNER statement. Grant VIEW SERVER STATE permissions to the owner of the stored procedure.
- E. Grant the db_datareader role on the database to User1.
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You administer a single Microsoft SQL Server instance on a two-node failover cluster that has nodes named Node A and Node B.
The instance is currently running on Node A.
You want to patch both Node A and Node B by using the most recent SQL Server Service Pack.
You need to ensure that the following requirements are met:
* Both nodes receive the update.
* Downtime is minimized.
* No data is lost.
Which three actions should you perform in sequence? (To answer, move the appropriate actions from the list of actions to the answer area and arrange them in the correct order.)
Explanation
If you are required to move an SQL 2012 database from one server to another, which of the following will do this at the database level?
- A. The database must be created on the new machine and then the data moved with Export/Import.
- B. You just have to mirror the database.
- C. Use the SQL Server Move Wizard to define the old and new server as well as the scheduled move time.
- D. Detach the database, move the database files, and attach the database on the new server.
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You have a server named SPS1 that has Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013 installed.
You have several Power View reports that are created in Microsoft Excel 2016.
You need to configure SPS1 to display the Power View reports.
Which two SQL Server components should you install on SPS1? Each correct answer presents part of the solution.
- A. SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) in SharePoint mode
- B. SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) in Multidimensional and Data Mining Mode
- C. the PowerPivot for SharePoint 2013 add-in
- D. SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) in Tabular Mode
- E. SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) in SharePoint mode
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You are creating an application that will connect to the AgentPortal database by using a SQL login named AgentPortalUser. Stored procedures in the database will use sp_send_dbmail to send email messages.
You create a user account in the msdb database for the AgentPortalUser login. You use the Database Mail Configuration Wizard to create a Database Mail profile. Security has not been configured for the Database Mail profile.
You need to ensure that AgentPortalUser can send email messages.
What should you do?
- A. In the Database Mail Configuration Wizard, create an email account for each recipient's email address in the Database Mail profile.
- B. Enable the Guest user in the msdb database.
- C. Configure the AgentPortalUser user as a member of SQLAgentOperationRole in the msdb database.
- D. In the Database Mail Configuration Wizard, configure the Database Mail profile as a private profile for the AgentPortalUser
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