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MINGZCAN
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 Posted - 2007-08-07 : 12:21:24
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| Hello,I am new to SQL and in need to find a good book to learn.I am from a small town in Canada and dont have access to local book store. I will need to order a teach yourself book on SQL server 2005 express edition.Is there a book that is specially tailor for this with example from C# .NET instead of VB.NET?Thanks |
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mikewa
Microsoft SQL Server Product Team
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Posted - 2007-08-23 : 11:24:48
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| First thing to realize is that learning SQL Server and learning C# are really two different things. SQL Server has it's own language called TSQL, and books about learning SQL Server will generally demonstrate that language. If you're completely new to SQL, you may want to check out the e-book that we recently published. You can get the e-book for free just by registering your copy of SQL Express at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=64063. Once registered you will receive an e-mail directing you to the Registration Benefits Portal where you'll find a bunch of free stuff.If you're really just looking to learn how to access SQL Server through C#, then you'll want to buy a book about ADO.NET, which is how you do data access in managed code. In general most good publishers (SAMS, Wrox, O'Rielly, SYBEX, MS Press, etc.) will offer a solid book where you can start learning about ADO.NET, I'm partial to MS Press books for some reason. :) Pick the publisher/author whose style you like and look for titles like "Learning ADO.NET" or "Beginning ADO.NET". I know the MS Press books include samples in both C# and VB.Regards,Mike WachalSQL ExpressThis posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.Use of included script samples are subject to the terms specified athttp://www.microsoft.com/info/cpyright.htm |
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Teach yourself book for SQL Server Express Edition