What Does SQL stand for???

Question

What Does the "SQL" Stand for? I am just starting to teach myself Visual Studio Programing and some other applications. I can build any computer system that is out there and I have; So I think it is now time for me to study modern programing. 

 

I started waching the Visual LESSONS, provided by Microsoft and I must say "Programing has come a long way since Micosoft (BASICA) and (DOS)"..... I am very enthusiastic about the new wave Software laguages....

 

Computing has been my hobby as well as a outstanding educational tool, I feel that what makes it so great is that you can spend all you life working or playing with them and NEVER reach and end.... So as a retired Machine and ToolMaker I will lean a new field at my own pace.... And Who Knows????????????

 

Thank you All......... ToolMan59........ Long Life And Good Health to All.......

 

Answer 1

You must have already figured out what is SQL(Structured Query Language)  if not... refer

http://www.answers.com/topic/sql?cat=technology

 

If you question is learning about Microsoft SQL products... There are E-learning programs available in Microsoft site

refer http://www.microsoft.com/sql/techinfo/default.mspx

 

And also there are many webcast which will really help you in this regards

 

Download Sample database and programe from :

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=e719ecf7-9f46-4312-af89-6ad8702e4e6e&displaylang=en

 

 

Madhu

Answer 2

Also, SQL Server Books Online would be a great "SQL Server Encyclopedia" for you. There are lots of "tutorials", "how to"s, tips and much more in it. It's for free and now limited only with SQL Server. You can reach it using the following link:

 

http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb545450.aspx

 

Good luck and have fun!