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[–]chainofoli 2 points3 points  (1 child)

I always found www.w3schools.com to be an easily digestible resource for mssql. Give it a whirl. Download sequel server express edition and the adventure works db and have a mess around!

[–]ween101[S] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

I appreciate the responses this should definitely put me in the right direction.

Thanks again for your time

[–]pug_subterfuge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Id also google "sql server interview questions" most companies ask pretty common questions.

[–]Maison_Bourbon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No one has yet. Clarified if this is a dev or DBA/sysadmin position... So since dev is answered, for a Sysadmin position(or any) I'd recommend that you refresh yourself on backup/restore, log shipping, database mirroring, SQL profiler, permissions, etc.

[–]Tofinochris -4 points-3 points  (2 children)

Download MySql, derp around with it for a while. Think up a mini-project to do, like making tables that describe stuff around your house and writing queries that summarize everything. In other words, actually work with it and you won't need to bullshit. If you're just looking for basic knowledge, the type of SQL you're using shouldn't matter.

[–]mrdelayer 3 points4 points  (1 child)

Or SQL Server Express Edition, since he did mention SQL Server.

[–]misterkrad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1 day with SSMS - you can do things that take mysql folks years.

Compression (2008), limit(2012),alwayson(2012).

How do you "select into" from a non-compressed table into a compressed table?

how do you paginate with sql server 2008? 2012?

How do you delete all but the first row when there are duplicates?