Although the certification related to this course has been retired by Microsoft, the content is still relevant in learning and managing the technology. The Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Databases exam is designed to be the entry point for Systems Administrators into the world of databases. The course focuses on areas that are required knowledge for anyone responsible for the creation and maintenance of Windows servers running Microsoft SQL 2012. The topics covered range from installing SQL Server to backing up and restoring databases.