Carpe Datum : Free "Basic Training" for SQL Server

Free "Basic Training" for SQL Server

I answer a lot of questions about SQL Server - on forums, in newsgroups, in presentations and so on - and many are "101", or basic questions. That's great! I don't have a problem with that at all - I enjoy helping someone that is new to SQL Server learn the ropes. Over the years I've collected some really great links that I can share with people about learning to manage SQL Server. I thought I would post those here, in the hopes that you'll pass them around:

Basics Podcast: http://edge.technet.com/Tags/Database+Administration/feed/ipod/

Free SQL Server Learning Videos: http://www.microsoft.com/sql/editions/express/learnvideos.mspx

Free SQL Server Training: http://sqlserver2008jumpstart.microsofttraining.com/content/info.asp?CcpSubsiteID=69&infoid=27

General SQL Server Learning and Education: http://www.microsoft.com/sql/techinfo/default.mspx

General SQL Server Learning and Education: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sqlserver/bb331758.aspx

Learning SQL Server using the Sample Databases: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms124501.aspx

SQL Server for the Oracle DBA: http://www.microsoft.com/sql/prodinfo/compare/oracle/oracledba/quickguide/index.htm

SQL Server DBA Handbook (oldie but a goodie): http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/sql/2000/books/adminpoc.mspx

SQL Server Express – Sample Applications: http://www.microsoft.com/sql/editions/express/samplewebapps.mspx

Lots of free database schemas: http://www.microsoft.com/sql/editions/express/starterschemas.mspx

SQL Server Basics in Flash: http://www.eggheadcafe.com/videodemo/default.asp

Webcasts, Virtual Labs and Podcasts: http://www.microsoft.com/events/series/Technetsqlserver2005.aspx