Microsoft 70-459 : Transition Your MCITP: Database Administrator 2008 or MCITP: Database Developer 2008 to MCSE: Data Platform

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Exam Code: 70-459

Exam Name: Transition Your MCITP: Database Administrator 2008 or MCITP: Database Developer 2008 to MCSE: Data Platform

Updated: Nov 07, 2026

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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
Passing Score:700 / 1000
Certificate Validity Period:Retired as of January 31, 2021; certification valid for lifetime once earned
Related Certifications:MCSE: Data Platform
MCSA: SQL Server 2012
MCITP: Database Developer 2008
MCITP: Database Administrator 2008
Exam Duration:120 minutes
Exam Price:USD 165
Real Exam Qty:50-75
Available Languages:Japanese, German, Portuguese (Brazil), French, Chinese (Simplified), English
Exam Format:Drag-and-drop, Active screen, Case studies, Build list, Multiple choice
Recommended Training:Microsoft Official Course 20464: Developing Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Databases
Microsoft Official Course 20465: Designing Database Solutions for Microsoft SQL Server 2012
Exam Registration:Pearson VUE Registration (historical)
Sample Questions:Free Download Pass 70-459 Exam Cram
Exam Way:Proctored onsite at Pearson VUE test centers; online proctoring available before retirement
Pre Condition:Must hold active MCITP: Database Administrator 2008 or MCITP: Database Developer 2008 certification; part of upgrade path together with 70-457 and 70-458
Official Syllabus URL:https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/microsoft-365/dn457615(v=exams.10)
Microsoft 70-459 Exam Syllabus Topics:
SectionWeightObjectives
Topic 1: Implement Database Objects25-30%- Implement indexes and views
  • 1. Index maintenance strategies
  • 2. Indexed views
  • 3. Columnstore and filtered indexes
- Create programming objects
  • 1. Stored procedures and triggers
  • 2. Scalar and table-valued functions
  • 3. Data integrity logic
- Design and manage tables
  • 1. Partitioned tables and compression
  • 2. Data types and constraints
  • 3. Schemas and security
Topic 2: Implement Data Access20-25%- Implement data security
  • 1. Row-level security
  • 2. Encryption and auditing
  • 3. Permissions and roles
- Manage data with queries
  • 1. Query performance tuning
  • 2. Advanced T-SQL syntax
  • 3. Error handling and transactions
Topic 3: Install and Maintain SQL Server Instances10-15%- Monitor and maintain instances
  • 1. SQL Server Agent and jobs
  • 2. Backup and restore strategies
  • 3. System databases management
- Plan installation and configuration
  • 1. Server configuration settings
  • 2. Upgrades and migrations from SQL 2008
  • 3. High availability options
Topic 4: Manage Database Concurrency20-25%- Implement transactions and isolation levels
  • 1. Locking and blocking behavior
  • 2. Deadlock resolution
  • 3. Snapshot isolation
- Manage concurrency and performance
  • 1. Optimistic vs pessimistic concurrency
  • 2. In-Memory OLTP
  • 3. Resource Governor
Topic 5: Optimize and Troubleshoot Queries15-20%- Analyze execution plans
  • 1. Statistics maintenance
  • 2. Query Store usage
  • 3. Index usage analysis
- Troubleshoot performance issues
  • 1. Execution plan regressions
  • 2. Wait statistics
  • 3. Parameter sniffing

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The official Microsoft Transition Your MCITP: Database Administrator 2008 or MCITP: Database Developer 2008 to MCSE: Data Platform outline defines 5 domains. The leading three are Optimize and Troubleshoot Queries (15-20%), Implement Database Objects (25-30%), and Manage Database Concurrency (20-25%). The full list is in the topics section above, and Pass4cram's 114 practice questions cover each one.

Must hold active MCITP: Database Administrator 2008 or MCITP: Database Developer 2008 certification; part of upgrade path together with 70-457 and 70-458 Since requirements change over time, confirm the latest on the official Microsoft exam page before scheduling.

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The 70-459 exam is a Microsoft certification exam validating the Microsoft Transition Your MCITP: Database Administrator 2008 or MCITP: Database Developer 2008 to MCSE: Data Platform syllabus shown above. It belongs to these credential paths: MCITP: Database Administrator 2008, MCITP: Database Developer 2008, MCSA: SQL Server 2012, MCSE: Data Platform. Candidates in 2026 start with Pass4cram's 114 practice questions, available as a printable PDF, a Windows Desktop Test Engine, and an Online Test Engine — three versions of the same materials.

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Microsoft Transition Your MCITP: Database Administrator 2008 or MCITP: Database Developer 2008 to MCSE: Data Platform Sample Questions:
Question #1

You need to create the object used by the parameter of usp_UpdateEmployeeName. Which code segment should you use?

  • A. CREATE TYPE EmployeesInfo AS Table
  • B. CREATE SCHEMA EmployeesInfo
  • C. CREATE XML SCHEMA COLLECTION EmployeesInfo
  • D. CREATE TABLE EmployeesInfo
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Question #2

You run the following code:

You need to ensure that the root node of the XML data stored in the Details column is <Order_Details>.
What should you implement?
More than one answer choice may achieve the goal. Select the BEST answer.

  • A. An XML index
  • B. A Data Definition Language (DDL) trigger
  • C. An XML schema collection
  • D. A user-defined data type
  • E. A data manipulation language (DML) trigger
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Correct Answer: C  🗳️

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Question #3

You create a view by using the following code:

Several months after you create the view, users report that the view has started to return
unexpected results.
You discover that the design of Table2 was modified since you created the view.
You need to ensure that the view returns the correct results.
Which code segment should you run?

  • A. Option A
  • B. Option D
  • C. Option B
  • D. Option C
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Correct Answer: A  🗳️

Question #4

You have a text file that contains an XML Schema Definition (XSD). You have a table named Schema1.Table1.
You have a stored procedure named Schema1.Proc1 that accepts an XML parameter named Param1.
You need to store validated XML data in Schema1.Table1. The solution must ensure that only valid XML data is accepted by Param1.
What should you do? (Each correct answer presents part of the solution. Choose all that apply.)

  • A. Create an XML schema collection in the database from the text file.
  • B. Use the modify method to insert the XML schema into each row of the XML column in Table1.
  • C. Define an XML column in Table1 by using an XML schema collection.
  • D. Declare Param1 var1 as type XML and associate the variable to the XML schema collection.
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Question #5

You are designing your maintenance plan.
Which command should you use only during the monthly maintenance window?

  • A. ALTER INDEX SODIndex ON SalesOrderDetail REBUILD
  • B. DBCC INDEXDEFRAG (ProdDB, SalesOrderDetail, SODIndex)
  • C. ALTER INDEX SODIndex ON SalesOrderDetail REBUILD WITH (ONLINE * ON)
  • D. ALTER INDEX SODIndex ON SalesOrderDetail REORGANIZE
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Correct Answer: C  🗳️

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