i am pretty much a total beginner with SQL, and i was wondering if there were any downloadable SQL tutorials out there that could allow me to learn the language.

This has come to to inheriting a server from the IT department, and i feel i should learn SQL to basically not make an @ss of myself and mess things up big style.

i used these links to get a basic understanding

http://www.w3schools.com/sql/default.asp

and http://sqlzoo.net

Dave

cheers dave. I had a look at those ones earlier, but thought there may be a more in depth version out somewhere.

if you understand French

I recommend those ones :

http://sgbd.developpez.com/

http://sqlpro.developpez.com/indexSQL.html

http://www.allprog.com/SQL/index.htm

Another good SQL tutorial you can try is SQL Tutorial - SQL Query Reference and Programming Examples.

i wouldn't really call that an "in depth" tutorial (see post #3)

also, your advice is only about 6½ years late