Are you looking for a new direction for your career?
Ever wonder what it would be like to work with databases?
Want to learn about SQL Server 2008 for free?
If your answer is “yes” to any one of the above questions — keep reading.
I recently completed my first SQL training course covering SQL Server 2008 Administration in which I focus on hands-on examples so that you can get experience with SQL Server as you learn the material and prepare for your 70-432 exam.
I also created an introductory video series called SQL 101 to help you get familiar with SQL Server and to get all the basics down before you tackle SQL certifications and the more in-depth SQL stuff.
The best part is — all 10 of the SQL 101 videos are available to you for free! Check out the first video below and stay tuned for more to come in the upcoming days.

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SQL 101 Part 1: Intro to SQL Server • What is SQL? • Flat Files • Relational Databases • Vender Variations |
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SQL 101 Part 2: Database Concepts • Key Terms and Concepts • Multiple Values Per Field • Repeating Fields • The Ultimate Solution • Primary Keys • Foreign Keys • Our Database Schema • Table Relationships |
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SQL 101 Part 3: Introduction to Structured Query Language • SELECT Statement • SELECT WHERE Statement • SELECT ORDER BY Statement • SELECT – Multi Table Statement |
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SQL 101 Part 4: The INSERT Statement • INSERT Statement Definition • INSERT Statement Demo |
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SQL 101 Part 5: The UPDATE Statement • UPDATE Statement Definition • Updates Based on a Value • Nested Statements • Updating All Rows |
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SQL 101 Part 6: The DELETE Statement • DELETE – With Job Security • DELETE Statement Demo |
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SQL 101 Part 7: Basic Programming Logic • Conditional Expressions • Nested Statement • CASE Statement • Adjusting Results Column Names |
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SQL 101 Part 8: Data Definition Language • DML vs. DDL • CREATE and DROP Statements • Creating a New Table in a Database |
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SQL 101 Part 9: Data Control Language • CREATE LOGIN Statement • CREATE USER Statement • Creating a Login • Creating a User • Deleting Login Account |
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SQL 101 Part 10: Database Backup • Setup your own database |
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This training is designed to help you develop hands-on experience and in-depth knowledge of Server 2008 Administration.
In over 10 hours of video training, Mel shares his years of database experience while getting you on the road to becoming a DBA yourself.
As you learn about SQL, you will also be preparing for the 70-432 exam so you can earn your MCTS Certification.
Learn how to design SQL databases, applications and build functionality that will best support users and businesses in a customized and unique way.
Get over 10 hours of in-depth video training and complete 70-432 exam coverage.
Database development is one of the few jobs that is in constant demand — as you prepare for an interesting career in development you will also be ensuing job security for your future.
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ali Says:
October 30th, 2009 at 12:34 pm
tankyou
cesar Says:
November 12th, 2009 at 9:57 pm
Great videos and great person! What a combination!
JENNIFER Says:
February 18th, 2010 at 12:28 pm
Mel,
This is an awesome learning tutorials I have came across on the web so far!!! I am new to sql and honestly you hit the right spot of learning everything from being very basic!!!! Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!
Jennifer