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Microsoft 070-458 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Microsoft |
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| Exam Name: | Transition Your MCTS on SQL Server 2008 to MCSA: SQL Server 2012, Part 2 |
| Exam Number: | 70-458 |
| Exam Duration: | 120-150 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Retired (no longer available; certification legacy) |
| Exam Price: | USD 165 (varies by region; retired exam pricing no longer active) |
| Real Exam Qty: | 40-60 |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice, Scenario-based Questions, Case Studies |
| Available Languages: | Simplified Chinese, English, Japanese |
| Passing Score: | 700 (on a 1000 scale) |
| Related Certifications: | MCSA: SQL Server 2012 MCTS: SQL Server 2008 |
| Recommended Training: | Microsoft Learn SQL Server training SQL Server documentation |
| Exam Registration: | Microsoft Credentials (official certification portal) Pearson VUE Microsoft Exams Registration |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Proctored exam delivered via Pearson VUE (online proctored or test center depending on region availability at time of exam). |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended prerequisite: MCTS certification on SQL Server 2008 technologies or equivalent SQL Server administration/development experience. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/ |
Microsoft 070-458 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
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| Topic 1: Implement Data Warehouses | - Design and build data warehouse structures
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| Topic 2: Implement SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS Solutions) | - Design and manage ETL workflows
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| Topic 3: Implement SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) | - Design and manage OLAP solutions
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| Topic 4: Manage and Maintain SQL Server BI Solutions | - Security and performance considerations
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| Topic 5: Implement Reporting Solutions (SSRS) | - Create and manage reports
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070-458 Exam FAQs for 2026 Candidates
Which certification does the 070-458 exam lead to?
The 070-458 exam is the official Microsoft exam behind the MCSA: SQL Server 2012 certification, validating the skills measured by the Microsoft Transition Your MCTS on SQL Server 2008 to MCSA: SQL Server 2012, Part 2 credential. It sits at the Professional level of the Microsoft certification program. It also connects to MCTS: SQL Server 2008, MCSA: SQL Server 2012, so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.
How many questions are on the 070-458 exam, and how much time do I get?
The 070-458 exam contains 40-60 questions to be completed within 120-150. Before exam day, divide the available time by the question count to work out a comfortable per-question pace, and mark any item that eats into it so you can return later instead of getting stuck. Timed sessions in the Getcertkey test engines make that pacing automatic — run at least two full-length mock exams under the clock so time pressure never becomes the reason you drop points.
What score do I need to pass the 070-458 exam, and what does it cost?
The passing score for the 070-458 exam is 700 (on a 1000 scale), and the official registration fee is USD 165 (varies by region; retired exam pricing no longer active). Retakes are not discounted — every new attempt means paying the full fee again — so it pays to measure yourself before you book. Work through the 90 practice questions on Getcertkey, sit a timed practice test, and schedule your exam only when your scores are consistently comfortable. That simple habit is the cheapest exam strategy there is.
Are there any prerequisites for the 070-458 exam?
Recommended prerequisite: MCTS certification on SQL Server 2008 technologies or equivalent SQL Server administration/development experience. Requirements can change when Microsoft revises its certification program, so confirm the current eligibility rules on the official exam page before you register.
How do I register for the 070-458 exam?
You can book the Microsoft Transition Your MCTS on SQL Server 2008 to MCSA: SQL Server 2012, Part 2 exam through the official registration channels below:
As for delivery, the exam is offered in the following format: Proctored exam delivered via Pearson VUE (online proctored or test center depending on region availability at time of exam).. Choose the option that suits you best when you book your seat.
What official training is recommended for the 070-458 exam?
Microsoft recommends the following training resources for the Microsoft Transition Your MCTS on SQL Server 2008 to MCSA: SQL Server 2012, Part 2 exam:
Official courses build the foundation; the 90 practice questions from Getcertkey then show you how that knowledge is examined, so the two work best together.
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Yes. Getcertkey provides a free 070-458 PDF demo so you can review the question style and answer quality before purchasing. Every purchase also includes 365 days of free updates — if Microsoft revises the exam during that period, the updated material reaches you at no cost. Once the free-update year ends, you can extend your update service at a 50% discount.
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What topics are covered in the 070-458 exam?
The Microsoft Transition Your MCTS on SQL Server 2008 to MCSA: SQL Server 2012, Part 2 exam blueprint is organized into 5 domains. The first three are:
- Implement Reporting Solutions (SSRS)
- Manage and Maintain SQL Server BI Solutions
- Implement SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS Solutions)
For the complete domain-by-domain breakdown, scroll up to the full exam topics outline above and use it to plan how you distribute your study time.
Microsoft Transition Your MCTS on SQL Server 2008 to MCSA: SQL Server 2012, Part 2 Sample Questions:
Question 1
You are developing a SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) package to implement an incremental data load strategy. The package reads data from a source system that uses the SQL Server change data capture (CDC) feature.
You have added a CDC Source component to the data flow to read changed data from the source system.
You need to add a data flow transformation to redirect rows for separate processing of insert, update, and delete operations.
Which data flow transformation should you use?
A. CDC Splitter
B. DQS Cleansing
C. Merge Join
D. Pivot
Question 2
DRAG DROP
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You administer a Microsoft SQL Server 2012 database.
The database is backed up according to the following schedule:
Daily full backup at 23:00 hours.
Differential backups on the hour, except at 23:00 hours.
Log backups every 10 minutes from the hour, except on the hour.
The database uses the Full recovery model.
A developer accidentally drops a number of tables and stored procedures from the database between 22:40 hours and 23:10 hours. You perform a database restore at 23:30 hours to recover the dropped table.
You need to restore the database by using the minimum amount of administrative effort. You also need to ensure minimal data loss.
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.)
Question 3
You are developing a SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) project by using the Project Deployment Model.
The project is deployed to a single SSIS catalog, and transfers data to and from multiple databases hosted on SQL Server.
The project must be configured to be able to export data to and from five different production servers that run SQL Server 2012. Each target server requires different values for connection strings and parameters in the SSIS project.
You need to meet the requirements by using the least amount of administrative effort.
What should you do?
A. Create one registry configuration. Add a connection string for each target server. Choose the appropriate server in the package at build time.
B. For each target server, create separate Environments in the SSIS catalog of the host SQL Server SSIS instance. Select the appropriate Environment at package execution time.
C. For each target server, create a separate package and include each package in the SSIS catalog. Run the appropriate server at package execution time.
D. Create one XML configuration file. Add a connection string for each target server. Choose the appropriate server in the package at build time.
Question 4
You administer a Microsoft SQL Server 2012 instance that contains a financial database hosted on a storage area network (SAN).
The financial database has the following characteristics:
A data file of 2 terabytes is located on a dedicated LUN (drive D).
A transaction log of 10 GB is located on a dedicated LUN (drive E).
Drive D has 1 terabyte of free disk space.
Drive E has S GB of free disk space.
The database is continually modified by users during business hours from Monday through Friday between 09:00 hours and 17:00 hours. Five percent of the existing data is modified each day.
The Finance department loads large CSV files into a number of tables each business day at 11:15 hours and 15:15 hours by using the BCP or BULK INSERT commands. Each data load adds 3 GB of data to the database.
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These data load operations must occur in the minimum amount of time.
A full database backup is performed every Sunday at 10:00 hours. Backup operations will be performed every two hours (11:00, 13:00, 15:00, and 17:00) during business hours.
On Wednesday at 10:00 hours, the development team requests you to refresh the database on a development server by using the most recent version.
You need to perform a full database backup that will be restored on the development server.
Which backup option should you use?
A. CONTINUE_AFTER_ERROR
B. NO_CHECKSUM
C. SKIP
D. NORECOVERY
E. FULL
F. Transaction log
G. CHECKSUM
H. SIMPLE
I. COPY_ONLY
J. BULK_LOGGED
K. DBO_ONLY
L. STANDBY
M. Differential
N. RESTART
Question 5
You are migrating a database named Orders to a new server that runs Microsoft SQL Server 2012.
You attempt to add a SQL login, [User1], to the database. However, you receive the following error message:
"User already exists in current database."
You need to configure the [User1] login to be able to access the Orders database and retain the original permissions. You need to achieve this goal by using the minimum required permissions.
Which Transact-SQL statement should you use?
A. Option C
B. Option B
C. Option A
D. Option D
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: D | Question 2 Answer: Only visible for members | Question 3 Answer: D | Question 4 Answer: I | Question 5 Answer: B |
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