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New to SQL 2005 T-SQL Querying

  • August 16, 2010 at 9:54 am

    #236671

    Hi all need a good book to learn T-SQL Querying.

    Thanks.:-D

  • August 16, 2010 at 10:15 am

    #1207474

    Itzik Ben-Gan is the best author to look for on T-SQL fundamentals and deep dive things. he has some good books on Amazon for nice price.

    Shawn Melton
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  • August 16, 2010 at 11:00 am

    #1207488

    One more vote for Itzik Ben-Gan's books. His introductory book is called: SQL Server 2008 T-SQL Fundamentals. It's excellent.

    Another great book is Joseph Sack's book: SQL SErver 2008 Transact-SQL Recipes.

    It's very oriented on how to do specific tasks using TSQL where Itzik's book is focused on how to use TSQL and the funamentals of what it does. With these two books, you'll have answers to most common questions.

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  • August 16, 2010 at 11:02 am

    #1207491

    Thanks

  • August 16, 2010 at 11:34 am

    #1207500

    I would also add that you maybe keep a close eye on the "active threads" on this site.

    Many a time I have found real world questions that are similar to my own.

    There is no requirement to post an answer, but by reading the threads and your own research, you will learn a lot.

    And feel free to post a question if you are unsure...I am sure that you will find the forum very friendly....particulary if you post the necessary code when asking for assistance as per link below:

    http://www.sqlservercentral.com/articles/Best+Practices/61537/

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  • August 16, 2010 at 12:53 pm

    #1207522

    Those are good books. I'd add in as well that Kevin Kline's SQL in a nutshell is a nice intro.

  • August 16, 2010 at 12:58 pm

    #1207526

    Thanks.

  • August 16, 2010 at 1:29 pm

    #1207544

    Steve Jones - Editor (8/16/2010)

    Those are good books. I'd add in as well that Kevin Kline's SQL in a nutshell is a nice intro.

    Yes, I have this book on my collection...I actually like the history lesson they put at the beginning of the book. :w00t:

    Shawn Melton
    Twitter: @wsmelton
    Blog: wsmelton.github.com
    Github: wsmelton

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