Chapter I.3. Getting Started, Getting Around
If you're ready to get started on the road to a fully functional SQL Server environment, this chapter is for you. We get the ball rolling by telling you about the hardware and software foundations that you need to install the product. The next task is to examine what it takes to either upgrade from an earlier version of SQL Server or convert from an entirely different database platform. The chapter closes by taking you on a brief tour of the excellent tools included with SQL Server, along with some examples of situations where you're able to put them to work.
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