Microsoft SQL Server 2012 70-459

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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
Available Languages:	English
Passing Score:	700/1000
Exam Format:	Multiple Response, Multiple Choice, Scenario-based Questions, Case Study
Exam Duration:	120 minutes
Related Certifications:	MCITP: Database Administrator 2008 MCITP: Database Developer 2008 MCSE: Data Platform
Exam Price:	USD 150
Real Exam Qty:	40-60
Certificate Validity Period:	Legacy certification (retired; validity subject to Microsoft certification policy at the time earned)
Sample Questions:
Exam Way:	Authorized Microsoft testing center (historically delivered through Prometric/Pearson VUE); exam is retired and no longer available for scheduling.
Pre Condition:	Intended for holders of MCITP: Database Administrator 2008 or MCITP: Database Developer 2008 seeking to upgrade to MCSE: Data Platform.
Official Syllabus URL:	https://learn.microsoft.com/credentials/certifications/

Microsoft 70-459 Exam Syllabus Topics:

70-459 Exam FAQs for 2026 Candidates

Which certification does the 70-459 exam lead to?

The 70-459 exam is the official Microsoft exam behind the Microsoft SQL Server 2012 certification, validating the skills measured by the Microsoft Transition Your MCITP: Database Administrator 2008 or MCITP: Database Developer 2008 to MCSE: Data Platform credential. It sits at the Professional (Upgrade) level of the Microsoft certification program. It also connects to MCSE: Data Platform, MCITP: Database Administrator 2008, MCITP: Database Developer 2008, so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.

How many questions are on the 70-459 exam, and how much time do I get?

The 70-459 exam contains 40-60 questions to be completed within 120 minutes. 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 70-459 exam, and what does it cost?

The passing score for the 70-459 exam is 700/1000, and the official registration fee is USD 150. 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 114 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 70-459 exam?

Intended for holders of MCITP: Database Administrator 2008 or MCITP: Database Developer 2008 seeking to upgrade to MCSE: Data Platform. Requirements can change when Microsoft revises its certification program, so confirm the current eligibility rules on the official exam page before you register.

Can I try the 70-459 practice questions before I buy?

Yes. Getcertkey provides a free 70-459 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.

What if I fail the 70-459 exam, and how is my order delivered?

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What topics are covered in the 70-459 exam?

The Microsoft Transition Your MCITP: Database Administrator 2008 or MCITP: Database Developer 2008 to MCSE: Data Platform exam blueprint is organized into 6 domains. The first three are:

• Performance Optimization
• Design Database Solutions
• Data Integration and Business Intelligence

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 MCITP: Database Administrator 2008 or MCITP: Database Developer 2008 to MCSE: Data Platform Sample Questions:

Question #1
You need to add a new column named Confirmed to the Attendees table. The solution must meet the following requirements:
- Have a default value of false. - Minimize the amount of disk space used.
Which code block should you use?

A. ALTER TABLE Attendees
ADD Confirmed bit DEFAULT 0;
B. ALTER TABLE Attendees
ADD Confirmed bit DEFAULT 1;
C. ALTER TABLE Attendees
ADD Confirmed char(1) DEFAULT '1';
D. ALTER TABLE Attendees
ADD Confirmed char(1) DEFAULT '0';

Question #2
DRAG DROP
You are the senior database administrator at Contoso, Ltd. You manage a SQL Server 2014 Instance, with multiple databases used for reporting.
You have recently hired a junior database administrator. You want this person to be able to view the database structures on the server, but you do not want him or her to be able to make changes or see the data in the tables.
The new hire's login credentials are as follows:
Login name: JFree
Password: Jx672$qse
You want the new hire to be required to change his password on his next login.
The code that is produced should execute no matter the initial database context in which it is started.
You need to write the code required to give the new hire only the desired access, using the smallest number of steps. Develop the solution by selecting and arranging the required code blocks in the correct order. You may not need all of the code blocks.

Question #3
You are troubleshooting an application that runs a query. The application frequently causes
deadlocks.
You need to identify which transaction causes the deadlock.
What should you do?
More than one answer choice may achieve the goal. Select the BEST answer.

A. Query the sys.dm_exec_sessions dynamic management view.
B. Query the sys.dm_exec_requests dynamic management view.
C. Create an extended events session to capture deadlock information.
D. Create a trace in SQL Server Profiler that contains the Deadlock graph event.

Question #4
You need to implement a backup strategy to support the requirements.
Which two actions should you perform? Each correct answer presents part of the solution. Choose two.

A. Schedule a full backup by using the command BACKUP DATABASE ProdDB TO SHARE ... WITH CREDENTIAL=N' MyCredential'
B. Create a share on your Windows Azure site by using your Windows Azure storage account information, and grant permission to the SQL Server service login.
C. Schedule a full backup by using the command BACKUP DATABASE ProdDB TO DISK...
D. Create a credential called MyCredential on SQL Server, using MyStorageAccount for the storage account name and StorageAccountKey for the access key.
E. Create a share on the hot standby site and grant permission to the SQL Server service login.
F. Schedule a full backup by using the command BACKUP DATABASE ProdDB TO URL ... WTTH CREDENTIAL=N'MyCredential'
G. Create a credential called MyCredential on SQL Server by using a Windows domain account and password.

Question #5
You have a SQL Server 2014 database named Database1. You execute the following code:

You insert 3 million rows into Sales.
You need to reduce the amount of time it takes to execute Procl.
What should you do?

A. Option C
B. Option B
C. Option A
D. Option D

Solutions: