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[SQLBill]

I am VERY new to MS SQL Server. I've had training with Oracle as a programmer. Now, since I kind of work in a Research and Development shop, I have to work with MS SQL Server 2000. I need to develop and administer a MS SQL Server 2000 database. What one book would you recommend I own?

 

[tlbroadbent]

Here are some of the books I've used. None is really a beginner book but all contain good information.

Inside SQL Server 2000 by Kalen Delaney
(Excellent reference for many aspects of SQL Server administration and development.)

SQL Server 7 Adminstrator's Guide by Ron Talmage
(SQL 2000 version due out July 31.)

The Guru's Guide to Transact-SQL by Ken Henderson.
(Solid book that can help beginner as well as seasoned professional learn T-SQL.)

Check book reviews at the following sites.

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

http://www.swynk.com/friends/Hobbs/books.asp#SQL Books

You can also check customer reviews at

http://www.amazon.com,

http://www.fatbrain.com

and other popular online book stores. Terry Broadbent
Please review faq183-874.

"The greatest obstacle to discovery is not ignorance -- it is the illusion of knowledge." - Daniel J Boorstin

 

[SQLBill]

tlbroadbent,

Thanks for the response, I will check those books out and see which one(s) best meet my needs.

 

[SQLBill]

for tlbroadbent,

I wonder what you think of the book 'Learn MS SQL Server 2000 in 24 Hours'?

 

[tlbroadbent]

I've not read it. Terry Broadbent
Please review faq183-874.

"The greatest obstacle to discovery is not ignorance -- it is the illusion of knowledge." - Daniel J Boorstin

 

[SQLBill]

Thank you, you've been a huge help to me. And I've shown my co-workers your list of suggested books and we are checking them out.

 

[Hungster]

Yes i did
thanks
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Hung