SQL starting books

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Hi all
Apologies in advance if this information is elsewhere but does anyone have advice on which books to read to start learn about SQL Server?

I’m an IT engineer and I have used SQL in the past but nothing in-depth. I will need to support a SQL server soon so need to start getting some learning in.

Many Thanks
Matt

 

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Can't really help on the books side of things, but this site may be of use to you.

NB

 

Thanks 'Notes_Bloke' I will have a look at the site

I was looking at 'The Practical SQL Handbook' so if anyone has any reviews on this let me know.

Thanks

 

If you're pursuing a strictly DBA admin role.

http://www.amazon.com/SQL-Server-2008-Administration-Action/dp/193398872X/ref=pd_sim_b_2

 

What's your current knowledge like? Do you know much in the way of T-SQL - do you do a lot of queries?

Do you want to pursue the admin side of things, or development or BI solutions (there's three distinct routes). If you've good technical skills, the safest bet would probably be to start with the DBA MS Exam (70-432?) - I gather the MS Press training kit basically tells you everything you'd need to learn.

I'm not far into training on it all myself, so if you can give me a better idea what are you're interested in, I can suggest some books.

Regards
James

 

Ah - just saw how old this thread is..... lol

 

What is a good introductory T-SQL book? Not a study guide type of book, but one to learn and grasp T-SQL? Thanks.