Newbie Learning Options - sqlcmd?

  • Just a general question - if a person is a newbie (like myself), is there much point in learning sqlcmd early in the peace or leave it until later on?

    I would just like to hear what people think.

    Thanks in advance

    Ross

  • If you plan to use it then you need to know the defined parameters because some people don't use it.

    http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms165702.aspx

    Kind regards,
    Gift Peddie

  • Hi

    It depends. If you are new in SQL Server but already work as DBA then I would say "Yes". At least have a look for the main functionality to automate script executions.

    If you are new in SQL Server because you evaluating a new technology or work as developer I would say "No". It stays a powerful tool which becomes more important in Vs2k8DB but for start-up you may not need it.

    Greets

    Flo

  • I agree with the others but feel the need to express it a different way.

    If you're simply learning SQL Server, no. It's conceptually beyond the basics a bit.

    If you're using SQL Server while you learn it AND you think you need it, heck yes. That's the best way to learn. Dive in and make a few mistakes with it and learn from them.

    "The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood"
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  • Hi folks

    Many thanks for your feedback - appreciate it.

    Ross

  • Just like the others, I would suggest to first concentrate on TSQL, Management studio and sqlserver organisation (detailed if needed), then you'll get to sqlcmd for deployment facilities,...

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