Sample Databases
Prior to SQL Server 2005, the installation program automatically installed sample databases so you would have some actual data for exploring SQL Server functionality. As part of Microsoft’s efforts to tighten security, SQL Server 2008 does not automatically install any sample databases. However, several sample databases are widely available.
AdventureWorks
AdventureWorks actually comprises a family of sample databases that was created by the Microsoft User Education group as an example of what a "real" database might look like. The family includes: AdventureWorks2008, AdventureWorksDW2008, and AdventureWorksLT2008, as well as their counterparts created for SQL Server 2005: AdventureWorks, AdventureWorksDW, and AdventureWorksLT. ...
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