SQL Server Express (and the other Express products) are free and good enough for learning, or even using in a small business environment.
On Jan 29, 7:15 am, Brandon Betances <[email protected]> wrote: > 1.) Most people don't have the $1,000+ to buy and install SQL Server. I'd > begin by installing MySQL (FREE) or Access (most have it) and learn to query > them. Aside from T-SQL, the queries are all the same. > > 2.) You don't install ASP.NET. Go to Microsoft and install the .NET 3.5 SP1 > runtime. > > 3.) I agree with the W3School if your just starting out and don't want to > invest any money just yet.
