I can't resist saying that, for truly free (as in freedom), you might want to work with something like PostgreSQL.
I wrote up an "Introduction to SQL" focused on PostgreSQL & Evergreen a few years ago and released it under a CC-BY-SA license (per http://coffeecode.net/archives/212-Introduction-to-SQL-for-Evergreen-administrators.html ); the source for the introduction is at http://bzr.coffeecode.net/intro_to_sql/introduction_to_sql.txt Even though there are some PostgreSQL-specifics in the introduction, most of the same principles apply. Maybe it will be of use to you or someone else! Dan >>> Wilfred Drew <dr...@tc3.edu> 3/16/2012 2:31 PM >>> I am setting up my laptop to teach myself Microsoft SQL. I am installing SQL Express. I purchased "Microsoft SQL Server 2008 All-in-one desk reference for Dummies." Any suggestions on other tools to add to my laptop to learn SQL? Preferably free. Bill Drew Web: BillTheLibrarian.com Voice/SMS/: 607-745-4461 Email: bill.d...@gmail.com G+: gplus.to/BillDrew Twitter/Skype: BillDrew4 Web Design, Social Media, New Tech, Assessment, Change Management, Innovation, Mobile Tech, and more. [cid:image001.png@01CD0381.754C6DA0]
