Need advice on SQL

[Joe8915]

I would like to start learning SQL. I was looking at this web site. Anyone had any experience with this site? Do you think this is a good place to start?

Any suggestions would help.

http://www.insidertraining.com/insider/c.mcts.sql.asp

 

[voidcranium]

Are you wanting to learn the SQL Language or how to use SQL Server?
You can buy a book or read enough on the web to learn the SQL language.

SQL Server depends on your learning style. If you need instruction from somebody who knows what they are doing then take the course.
I would think that getting the Software would be expensive.
Have you looked into the SQL Server 2005 Express Edition?
You can download the FREE version and if you look hard enough on the website you can even get free videos showing how to use it.
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/express/aa718378.aspx - Recommended site!
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/express/bb410791.aspx

Books at Amazon on SQL Server 2005 Express

 

[Joe8915]

Are you wanting to learn the SQL Language or how to use SQL Server?
You can buy a book or read enough on the web to learn the SQL language.

SQL Server depends on your learning style. If you need instruction from somebody who knows what they are doing then take the course.
I would think that getting the Software would be expensive.
Have you looked into the SQL Server 2005 Express Edition?
You can download the FREE version and if you look hard enough on the website you can even get free videos showing how to use it.
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/express/aa718378.aspx - Recommended site!
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/express/bb410791.aspx

Books at Amazon on SQL Server 2005 Express

Is the SQL Server 2005 Express Editionm, would be a better start for someone who is brand new to SQL?

I just have no idea on where would be a good place to start.

 

[voidcranium]

If you are BRAND NEW to the SQL language then I suggest you buy a Beginning SQL book and read it front to back.
Do all the exercises and get familiar with how the SQL programming language is used.

Preferably get the free MySql which is a free database program you can play with. www.mysql.com

You can try this book PHP 5 / MySQL Programming for the Absolute Beginner if I remember right it has MySQL on the CD that comes with the book and all the SQL exercises also.

Once you know SQL then you can try out SQL Server 2005 Express.

I hope this helps.

 

[Joe8915]

voidcranium, thanks reply. Now at least I have a direction to go. It sounds like MYSql is a good place to start.

Once again, thanks

 

[voidcranium]

Here are a couple sites I have have found helpful.

SQL Tutorial
http://www.1keydata.com/sql/sql.html
Tech on the Net
http://www.techonthenet.com/sql/index.php

 

[Joe8915]

Once again, thanks. With all the information that you provided me, I will have alot to choose from. It sounds like you are a old hand at this.

Once again thanks a million

 

[jerryruban]

You can also visit this site for FAQ's in SQL Server,

http://mssqlserverguide.blogspot.com

 

[Joe8915]

Thanks, everyone. I think I have enough information to lead me into the right direction.