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kaelinskytower
Starting Member

5 Posts

Posted - 2010-11-29 : 03:21:01
Hello everyone,
I have been programming in java, c++, and python up til now. I want to get involved with sql but I do not know how to start. I have always found with every language is that no one ever seems to say, this is exactly what you need to download to get started. That is what I am looking for...

Do I need to download something called sql? or is it already on windows 7? If it is something I need to dl, then where and what version to I need to get?

Is there an editor I need or can it be done in notepad++?

What else do I need to download?

If I could have this, I feel that the programming guides can carry me the rest of the way.

Thanks!

pk_bohra
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker

1182 Posts

Posted - 2010-11-29 : 03:32:55
You need to download SQL Server. There are many versions like 7.0, 2000, 2005 , 2008 & SQL Server 2008 R2.

SQL Server 7.0 and 2000 are older version but still used by few companies.

You can start with 2005 Express edition.

There are few videos available on net on SQL Server. Watch them.

http://www.asp.net/sql-server/videos
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kaelinskytower
Starting Member

5 Posts

Posted - 2010-11-29 : 03:45:13
Thanks pk bohra! The starting point is always the most difficult!
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