[AccessD] SQL server learning

I could do with learning SSIS and SSAS....lost out on few jobs when I know
the SSMS and SSRS side but not the others, but problem is can't afford to
buy a full blown SQL package and can't find much about SSIS/SSAS on the
express tools


On 30 June 2014 09:28, Darryl Collins <darryl at whittleconsulting.com.au>
wrote:

> "the SS Management Studio is a magnificent tool"...
>
> Oh yes.  I really like using it - once you get your head around some
> basics it really is fun.  Don't try to learn too much too fast Bill.  Just
> have a play with it first.
>
> Cheers
> Darryl
>
> -----Original Message----- From: Gustav Brock
> Sent: Monday, June 30, 2014 4:38 PM
> To: Access Developers discussion and problem solving
> Subject: Re: [AccessD] SQL server learning
>
>
> Hi Bill
>
> That's a decision you have to make. Be really good with T-SQL and as an
> SQL admin and spend your life with that, or just be familiar with it and
> have some fun as well.
>
> I picked the last option. It's also a matter of taste. I find T-SQL plain
> ugly, can do a little, try to avoid it, and - if needed - ask someone more
> clever than me.
>
> That said, the SS Management Studio is a magnificent tool, and just by
> playing around with it you can learn a lot. Also, join our SQL Server list
> which is followed by some true experts.
>
> /gustav
>
> -----Oprindelig meddelelse-----
> Fra: accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:accessd-bounces@
> databaseadvisors.com] På vegne af Bill Benson
> Sendt: 30. juni 2014 06:29
> Til: Access Developers discussion and problem solving
> Emne: [AccessD] SQL server learning
>
> I finally have SQL server 2012 installed and am starting to learn a little
> about SQL server management studio. I have not seen much T-SQL before so
> watching all these complex scripts get written and dumped to the query
> editor as I do things is pretty intimidating.
>
> I thought I could cut my learning curve a bit by downloading the
> AdventureWorks database. But that is a pretty sophisticated animal,  at
> least in 2012 and later.
>
> I think I have to take a step back and ask myself what I am trying to
> learn. Telling myself I am trying to learn SQL server is a bit nebulous and
> overly ambitious.
>
> But when a job description says experience with SSRS and SSIS a plus ...
> And I want the job... I want to at least demonstrate I can do something.
>
> In case you are wondering if there is a question here... Not really. I
> feel too I whelmed to even ask a question.
>
> Aye aye AYE.
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