I know basic SQL and have passed two Oracle Exams, SQL and PL/SQL Programming. Ironically, my first (and only job unfortunately) was in MS SQL Server 2000. I want to know of a good overall SQL Book that is beyond beginner level. Something that answers questions like "How do you get rid of duplicate records in a table?", etc and other practical, real world issues. Is there such a text? It can be Oracle or MS or whatever as long as the theory is sound. Thanks.

ddave

While not a book, here are some good SQL sites:

Introduction to Structured Query Language
http://w3.one.net/~jhoffman/sqltut.htm
"Comprehensive SQL tutorial."

SQL Intrepreter & Tutorial With Live Practice Database
http://www.sqlcourse.com

SQL Tutorial
http://www.w3schools.com/sql/

aboutSQL by John Ashenfelter
http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/ct/19
"Provides information on SQL keywords, functions, tricks, and hacks"

SQLTeam.com
http://www.sqlteam.com
Site is mostly about SQL Server and includes forums.

paul, the jim hoffman tutorial used to be the only decent sql tutorial on the web

but jim hoffman disappeared, and so did his site, a couple years ago

you can still get it at archive.org, where the latest version is November 2001, 4.76

ddave, you may find some more tutorials on my SQL Links page