Ray,

What exactly do you mean by "get some data out of a SQL database" ... exactly *what* is it that you need to accomplish?

~~Bonnie



>I have been asked to get some data out of a SQL database (MSSQL Version 8.00.02).
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>Does the Hentzenwerke SQL book discuss this process?
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>Can I take the database standalone files and copy to my SQL server (I have never used it - yet - so I do not know if this is possible).
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>What would be the best route since every table has field names > 10 characters and they duplicate that 10 character prefix.
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>Thanks in advance,
>Ray.