Microsoft 70-458 valid study dumps : Transition Your MCTS on SQL Server 2008 to MCSA: SQL Server 2012, Part 2

Exam Code: 70-458
Exam Name: Transition Your MCTS on SQL Server 2008 to MCSA: SQL Server 2012, Part 2
Updated: Oct 06, 2026
Q&As: 90 Questions and Answers

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Microsoft 70-458 Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:	Microsoft
Exam Name:	Transition Your MCTS on SQL Server 2008 to MCSA: SQL Server 2012, Part 2
Exam Number:	70-458
Passing Score:	700 (on Microsoft 1000-point scale)
Real Exam Qty:	40-60
Related Certifications:	Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) MCSA: SQL Server 2012
Available Languages:	English
Certificate Validity Period:	Retired
Exam Format:	Scenario-based questions, Multiple choice, Case studies
Exam Duration:	120 minutes
Sample Questions:
Exam Way:	Proctored exam at authorized testing centers or online proctoring (when available)
Pre Condition:	Intended for candidates transitioning from MCTS SQL Server 2008 certifications to MCSA SQL Server 2012 track
Official Syllabus URL:	https://learn.microsoft.com

Microsoft 70-458 Exam Syllabus Topics:

Section	Objectives
Implementing Data Management	- Implement indexes and data types - Design and implement tables and schemas - Manage data integrity and constraints
Implementing Security	- Manage logins and server roles - Configure permissions and auditing - Implement database user security
Implementing Database Maintenance	- Automate maintenance tasks - Monitor and optimize performance - Backup and restore databases
Implementing High Availability	- Plan for failover and recovery - Configure database mirroring and replication concepts
SQL Server 2012 Installation and Configuration	- Configure SQL Server services and instances - Configure client connectivity - Install and configure SQL Server components

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Do I need any prerequisites before taking the 70-458 exam?

Intended for candidates transitioning from MCTS SQL Server 2008 certifications to MCSA SQL Server 2012 track

Which topics carry the most weight on the 70-458 exam?

The official outline for the 70-458 exam highlights these domains:

Implementing Database Maintenance ()
Implementing Data Management ()
Implementing Security ()

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Microsoft Transition Your MCTS on SQL Server 2008 to MCSA: SQL Server 2012, Part 2 Sample Questions:

Question #1

You are preparing to install SQL Server 2012 Master Data Services (MDS).
You need to ensure that the database requirements are met.
What should you install?

A. Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 Enterprise Edition SP1
B. SQL Server 2008 Enterprise (64-bit) x64 on the database server
C. SQL Server 2012 Enterprise (64-bit) x64 on the database server
D. Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2010 SP1

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Correct Answer: C 🗳️

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Question #2

Note: This question is part of a series of questions that use the same set of answer choices. An answer choice may be correct for more than one question in the series.
You administer a Microsoft SQL Server 2012 server that hosts a transactional database and a reporting database. The transactional database is updated through a web application and is operational throughout the day. The reporting database is only updated from the transactional database.
The recovery model and backup schedule are configured as shown in the following table:

One of the hard disk drives that stores the reporting database fails at 16:40 hours.
You need to ensure that the reporting database is restored. You also need to ensure that
data loss is minimal.
What should you do?

A. Restore the latest full backup, and restore the latest differential backup. Then, restore each log backup taken before the time of failure from the most recent differential backup.
B. Perform a point-in-time restore.
C. Restore the latest full backup. Then, restore each differential backup taken before the time of failure from the most recent full backup.
D. Restore the latest full backup, and restore the latest differential backup. Then, restore the latest log backup.
E. Perform a page restore.
F. Perform a partial restore.
G. Restore the latest full backup. Then, restore the latest differential backup.
H. Restore the latest full backup.

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Correct Answer: G 🗳️

Question #3

You administer two Microsoft SQL Server 2012 servers named ProdSrv1 and ProdSrv2. ProdSrv1 is configured as a Distributor. Both servers are configured to use the windows NT Service virtual accounts for all SQL Services.
You are configuring snapshot replication from ProdSrv1 to ProdSrv2 by using ProdSrv2 as a pull subscriber.
The distribution agent on ProdSrv2 regularly fails, displaying the following error message:
"Cannot access the file. Operating system error code 5 (Access is denied.)."
You need to configure the distribution agent by granting only the minimum required access to all accounts.
What should you do?

A. Configure the Subscriber to use a Windows domain account. Grant READ access for the domain account to the ReplData share on ProdSrv1.
B. Configure the SQL Server Agent service to run under the Local System account. Configure the Subscriber to use the SQL Server Agent service account.
C. Configure the Subscriber to use the Local System account.
D. Configure the SQL Server Agent service to run under a Windows domain account. Configure the Subscriber to use the SQL Server Agent service account. Grant FULL CONTROL access for the domain account to the ReplData share on ProdSrv1.

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Correct Answer: A 🗳️

Question #4

HOTSPOT
You administer a Microsoft SQL Server 2012 database.
The database contains a table that has the following definition:

You want to export data from the table to a flat file by using the SQL Server Import and Export Wizard.
You need to ensure that the following requirements are met:
The first row of the file contains the first row of data.
Each record is of the same length.
The date follows the U.S. date format.
The file supports international characters.
What should you do? (To answer, configure the appropriate option or options in the dialog box in the answer area.)
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Correct Answer:

Question #5

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.)