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CaEngineer
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 Posted - 2014-06-04 : 08:56:14
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| Hi folks,I used to work with mysql. Now, I have decided to start with SQL Server. Where shall I start from? Is this an open source program? What is your suggestion for a beginner?Thank you in advance. |
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James K
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Posted - 2014-06-04 : 09:24:54
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| SQL Server is not an open source product. There is a free edition - the Express edition that you can download here: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=29062 Express edition is a limited edition, but is good enough to get started. There is also a developer edition which is full featured and can be bought for a nominal price. Other editions can be downloaded and installed for evaluation.To learn SQL Server, there are a number of resources - depending on your learning style, you might start with some books on SQL Server (books by Itzik Ben-Gan are good), or online videos (e.g. pluralsight which has some great in-depth training videos for SQL Server and for other topics, but is a paid site)I would start with Express edition and Itzik's beginner level book: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/microsoft-sql-server-2012-t-sql-fundamentals-itzik-ben-gan/1108286655?ean=9780735658141 |
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jackv
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker
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Posted - 2014-06-05 : 01:32:28
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| There are a many areas to focus on. learn t-sql, execution plans and relational theory. Regardless of which area you progress in, you'll keep returning to these skills,Jack Vamvas--------------------http://www.sqlserver-dba.com |
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I am new in SQL server/ worked on mysql before