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ttodhe
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 Posted - 2008-05-23 : 18:29:20
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| Hello,just finished training in SQL programming language. I have Enterprise Manager at work. However I do not have the software at home. We were told by the instructor that Microsoft allows the download of the software and the personal use. Can anyone point me to the right place where I can access and download SQL for use practice at home?thanksTed |
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tkizer
Almighty SQL Goddess
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Posted - 2008-05-23 : 18:40:12
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| You can purchase the Developer Edition of SQL Server for 49 bucks I believe. If you want a free version, you could use MSDE 2000 or SQL Express 2005. I'd recommend Developer Edition though if you plan on developing in SQL Server. It used to cost 500 bucks but a couple of years back, MS slashed the price.Tara KizerMicrosoft MVP for Windows Server System - SQL Serverhttp://weblogs.sqlteam.com/tarad/Database maintenance routines:http://weblogs.sqlteam.com/tarad/archive/2004/07/02/1705.aspx |
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ttodhe
Starting Member
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Posted - 2008-05-23 : 20:20:35
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| No I want to download it for free. As I told you I am new on this and not sure how much involved I will get. I am not a programmer by profession but I really would have liked to be. Anyhow thanksTed |
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ttodhe
Starting Member
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Posted - 2008-05-23 : 22:13:41
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| Hi Tara,I downloaded the software as per your advice. I do not know where to start. I do not have any database (we were told at the course that the Eastwind tables would be available on the internet and also in the CD they gave us. Any help is highly appreciatedthanks |
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sodeep
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker
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Posted - 2008-05-23 : 23:10:02
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| "we were told at the course that the Eastwind tables would be available on the internet"Do you mean Northwind? You can get Northwind and Adventureworks Sample database from Microsoft Website. |
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rmiao
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker
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Posted - 2008-05-23 : 23:34:21
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| >> I do not know where to startYou have to install what you downloaded first to create sql engine. |
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