SQL 2005

I have a course booked up in a couple of months but need to read up before i attend. What book do you reccommend for a complete beginner?

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BeaverC32

Are you a complete beginner to SQL and databases in general, or just a beginner in SQL Server (but you have knowledge of SQL development/database design)?

Are you more interested in development or administration (or both)?

TechJunky

here are a couple of good sites.

http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Vista/2207sqlone.html

http://apex.vtc.com/welcome.php

http://www.w3schools.com

Books I would recommend.

SQL Server 2000 Programming by Example
By Fernando G. Guerrero

SQL Unleashed - The comprehensive Solutions Package

Code-Centric: T-SQL
Programming with Stored Procedures and Triggers

billybob01

I am a complete beginner and interested in Administration.

jbaello

billybob01 wrote:

I am a complete beginner and interested in Administration.

I'm also starting my MCTS as my elective for MCSA 2003. Let me know how it goes.

BeaverC32

Check out my related post here: http://techexams.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=25657

It refers to the 70-431 exam, but the resources listed will benefit you even if you aren't interested in the exam. Another excellent book that will get you going in SQL Server is the SQL Server 2005 Unleashed book.

With that said, it might be worth pursuing the 70-431 exam, since it most likely covers much of what you are interested in.