This comprehensive book guides readers through Microsoft's brand-new SQL 2005 administrator exam: Designing a Database Server Infrastructure by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 (Exam 70443). It addresses the database tasks that the MCITP exam focuses on such as design, development, deployment, optimization, maintenance, and support. It also reviews key topics, including defining high availability solutions, automating administrative tasks, defining security solutions, monitoring and troubleshooting the database server, and much more. The CD-ROM features leading-edge exam prep software with test engine plus hundreds of practice questions and electronic flashcards.