How do I do SQL?

Question

How do I create an sql database on my server, do I need to install files on my server?

Any good tutorial sites out there?

Thanks

Thnaks, I would like to use mysql but there website has lots of stuff on it, what do I need to get started?

Answer 1

If you would like the database to physically run on your server, you'll need to install files for it. You could also use a database running on a different machine, through a URL or portforwarding. Somewhere however it needs to be installed by means of files.

MySql is the most popular open source choice. i.e. Free

There are many good articles/tutorials and guides to assist you on your journey.

I'd start here:

http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.0/en/

and here:

http://forums.mysql.com/

good luck!!

Answer 2

sql needs some sort of engine - oracle, access, microsoft sql.
if you want a free one - try www.mysql.com(org?) for an open source sql engine and resource pages

Answer 3

Yes you do need to install files.
Here's a good tutorial
http://www.w3schools.com/sql/default.asp
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Answer 4

I asked this same question and my best answer was this:
http://apacheguide.org/mysql.php

Answer 5

It depends on the DBMS you are going to use

Answer 6

http://www.engin.umd.umich.edu/CIS/course.des/cis400/index.html