This book/CD-ROM/DVD kit is designed for business intelligence developers and administrators who plan to take the Microsoft Certified Technical Specialist (MCTS) Exam 70-445. Coverage includes installing and configuring the SQL Server 2005 business intelligence components, developing and deploying SSIS and SSAS solutions, and managing and troubleshooting SSIS packages. Readers are assumed to have experience developing or implementing business intelligence solutions, and to have experience managing or supporting security, deployment, and maintenance in business intelligence projects. The CD contains 200 practice test questions, sample files to use with exercises, and an electronic version of the book. The labs in the study guide use SQL Server 2005 Enterprise Edition or Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Developed Edition, and a 180-day evaluation version of the software is included on the companion DVD. Veerman is an SQL Server consultant and trainer. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)