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mdillard
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2 Posts

Posted - 2005-12-16 : 00:15:38

Hello to all,
Do to an accident that left me with fusion in the neck and lower back I am being offered an oportunity to retrain in a field that would meet my physical requirements. I have been in the computer industry for 6 years doing hardware and software. What would be my strating point for learning SQL and SQL 2005 specifically. The company that I work for wants me to be able to write database based traqcking programs and such. Using SQL server 2005 and visual studio. Any helpful comments welcome. Most of my training has been on the job and web based other than a tech college.
Thank You
Mike-dillard@ca.astound.net

madhivanan
Premature Yak Congratulator

22864 Posts

Posted - 2005-12-16 : 00:29:28

Well. Start with these
http://www.sql-tutorial.net/
http://www.firstsql.com/tutor.htm

This sticky topic also has lot of GOOD stuffs
http://sqlteam.com/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=55210

Regularly visit this site and read the threads and Articles
Also make use of Books On Line, SQL Server help file

Kalen Delaney's "Inside SQL Server 2000" is good to start for SQL Server 2000
http://vyaskn.tripod.com/sqlbooks.htm

Madhivanan

Failing to plan is Planning to fail

afrika
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker

2706 Posts

Posted - 2005-12-16 : 03:14:30

True
i would advice you to get a book, do a search on www.amazon.com, which would show you the list of books and recommendations

One good advice. Stick to this forum, or join a forum of your choice, this is where i got my most valueable "ADVICE"

its like working wiht a team of professinals wwworldwide

afrika

activecrypt
Posting Yak Master

165 Posts

Posted - 2005-12-17 : 05:16:22

Hi,
and this too :

http://www.sql-server-performance.com/reviews.asp

:-)
Regards

Andy Davis
Activecrypt Team
--------------------------------------------
SQL Server Encryption Software
http://www.activecrypt.com

mdillard
Starting Member

2 Posts

Posted - 2005-12-17 : 17:19:24

Wow what a great bunch of people, so many sugestions. Thnks to all who responed I greatly apreciate it. I do plan to use this forum. Jeesh it will take me all weekend to read up on all of the links.
Thanks again to all who responded.
Mike

byrmol
Shed Building SQL Farmer

1591 Posts

Posted - 2005-12-17 : 21:12:07

Could we please give the man/women some REAL database books! I like job security, but come on people, give the guy/girl a chance at making a career out it..

"An introduction to Database Systems" 8th edition.. Chris Date

DavidM

Intelligent Design is NOT science.

A front-end is something that tries to violate a back-end.

afrika
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker

2706 Posts

Posted - 2005-12-18 : 06:53:01

quote:
Originally posted by mdillard

I do plan to use this forum

Thats the best way up

I cant quantify my expirience here. Its like working with team mates of professinals with varying expiriences

afrika

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