Q&A
| Q1: | I don't have a Microsoft SQL Server available to me, what can I use instead? |
| A1: | You could use a personal database such as Microsoft Access, but this book is about T-SQL, and although some of the examples in this book will work in Access or some other database, many will not. |
| Q2: | I'm new to programming, but I need to learn SQL. Is this book for me? |
| A2: | Absolutely. I've included notes and sidebars for people who have never programmed before. If you have programmed before, just skip over these as you see fit. |
| Q3: | Why is SQL pronounced "sequel?" |
| A3: | SQL is a descendant of IBM's SEQUEL language. The pronunciation has stuck from this earlier name. |
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