Posted by Barney on 05/23/06 00:54

NC wrote:
> Barney wrote:
>
>>I'm in software support. The company I work for has a team of
>>developers. I have been asked by my boss to learn "at least the
>>basics.." of SQL. This would be so that I can deal with any
>>mundane or perhaps easy to answer questions regarding sql
>>error messages our software produces.
>
>
> A good place to start would be to find out what database engine your
> products use.
>
>
>>Can anybody attest to the effectiveness of w3schools.com as
>>a method for such a novice to learn basic SQL, or can anybody
>>recomend books such as Teach Yourself SQL in 21 Days.
>
>
> Find out what database engine your products use and take a look at that
> engine's documentation. If it is too complicated, consider getting a
> book about that particular database engine. Since you are in support
> and need to deal with error messages, generic SQL knowledge is not
> likely to be very important; you need to understand your particular
> brand of SQL.
>
> Cheers,
> NC
>
To NC et al. Thanks for the help. Much appreciated.

Barney

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