Thinking of doing the SQL 2012 MCSA exam (70-461)

Battlejuice

Have been administering a SQL Server (2005) for a few years now but have no qualifications on the subject.
Thinking of getting started by trying the MCSA 70-461 (SQL Server 2012) exam.
Has anyone else done this and is there much preparation required?

Saint_Mel

Dont think the training kits/preperation guides are out until the end of the year.

Havent used SQLServer meself but, will be soon so wouldnt mind hearing any info in it too

Battlejuice

Looks like it's in the early stages but think the exam is available already (since June 11)?
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/exam.aspx?ID=70-461

The feedback seems to be in the beta stage though:
http://chrisjarrintaylor.co.uk/2012/04/13/querying-microsoft-sql-server-2012-beta-exam-70-461-71-461-my-thoughts/

And the official material isn't out yet, as you say, til November 22:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Training-Kit-Exam-70-461-Microsoft%C2%AE/dp/0735666059/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1345624486&sr=8-1

Not really sure what to focus on other than the general topics mentioned.

puffishoes

They're a few books out on administration but none that cover the exam specifically.

You should be able to find some of the BETA exam's online which will give you an idea of the topics covered