Dummies books are really that. Don't bother. I also generally stay away from Microsoft Press books as they tell you things the way Microsoft wants it said and done, which generally doesn't follow best practices.


>Hi,
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>I'm looking for a book about SQL Server 2008, to start learning about it from the very beginning.
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>From those I searched, found Microsoft SQL Server 2008: A Beginner's Guide (http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-SQL-Server-2008-Beginners/dp/0071546383/ref=pd_sim_b_1) and Microsoft SQL Server 2008 For Dummies (http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Server-2008-Dummies-Computer/dp/0470224657/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_y).
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>It seemed to me (by looking inside pages) that Microsoft SQL Server 2008: A Beginner's Guide was more "easy" to follow and more compreensive.
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>I would appreciate any thoughts as other sugestions.
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>TIA
>
>Fernando