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New_2_SQL
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 Posted - 2007-11-29 : 17:09:50
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| I already learned SQL by reading "Head First SQL" book (which uses MySQL). I also know how to use Excel(using basic function and creating pivot table.) However, I noticed that many available jobs require Microsoft SQL Server 2005 and also using SQL with Excel. Now, I am thinking to learn SQL Server 2005 Express Edition because it is free! I would really appreciate if anyone who has been working in industry give me some suggestions about what is the best way to learn SQL Sever 2005? or does it worth to learn? or is it hard to learn? Can you recommend good book or website for learning SQL Server 2005 Express Edition. Thanks! |
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Zoroaster
Aged Yak Warrior
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Posted - 2007-11-29 : 20:26:43
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This is a SQL Server forum so your answers to whether it is worth learning are likely to be a big resounding yes. In my opinion it's not hard to learn the basics compared to some other database systems (like Oracle), and though it isn't easy to master (I still have a long way to go myself) it just seems to take diligence and practice. The best resource as far as I'm concerned is Books Online which is basically the help system packaged with SQL Server, it is extremely comprehensive. In addition to that I highly recommend this site and the forum, in particular the FAQ section and the various blogs. I also learned a lot using reference books, my favorites were The Gurus guide stuff by Ken Henderson, SQL Server Unleashed books, and Admin 911 by Brian Knight. For the internals many people recommend Kalen Delaneys work as well.
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jackv
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker
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Posted - 2007-12-04 : 12:26:32
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| I can recommend "Inside Microsoft SQL Server 2005:T-SQL_querying" by Itzik Ben-GanJack Vamvas--------------------Search IT jobs from multiple sources- http://www.ITjobfeed.com |
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Zoroaster
Aged Yak Warrior
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Posted - 2007-12-04 : 13:10:26
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Originally posted by jackv
I can recommend "Inside Microsoft SQL Server 2005:T-SQL_querying" by Itzik Ben-GanJack Vamvas--------------------Search IT jobs from multiple sources- http://www.ITjobfeed.com
I was looking to get that but was hesitant since I didn't know much about the author. Glad you mentioned it.
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