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MrPlain
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Posted - 2008-02-13 : 15:46:35
I'm rather new to SQL, but I really find it interesting, easy to understand and I want to start working with SQL for a living. Unfortunately, I don't understand any other coding language. What's the best way to get into the industry? I'm currently studying for the MCTS and plan on getting the MCITP after that. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

spirit1
Cybernetic Yak Master

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Posted - 2008-02-13 : 15:53:44
that's pretty ok plan. hang around here, answer and post question and you shoul dbe on the right track.

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jackv
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker

2179 Posts

Posted - 2008-02-14 : 11:28:06
Any interesting solutions you come up with , try and document. Also, try and read as much as possible about sql and databases in general

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hey001us
Posting Yak Master

185 Posts

Posted - 2008-02-14 : 14:47:14
Try read daily on this form and post the question if you are not understand.

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MrPlain
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Posted - 2008-02-14 : 16:49:43
So far, reading through the MCTS Exam guide has been very helpful. I bought the Microsoft training Kit for DBA's. My next step is to try and get a job working with SQL, but it's hard to find one that doesn't require so many years of experience. However, there are tons of availble DBA jobs where I live. I just hope I can eventually work my way up to that.
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jackv
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker

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Posted - 2008-02-15 : 03:13:27
If you haven't already , install sql server on your machine ,and start working through some problems

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