>I need to get up to speed on SQL knowledge (structures, procedures, retrieval, etc.) rather soon. My situation is changing rather quickly and need this SQL/FoxPro training.
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>I am looking for a structured course, maybe 3-5 days long, that I can attend. Hands-on, of course. This course should help prepare me for the Designing and Implementing Databases with Microsoft SQL Server 2000 exam (70-229).
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>Any suggestions for training in the west coast, or the southwest?

I think it would be worth a couple of extra travel dollars to take a class from Jim Duffy's Take Note. See www.takenote.com. You'll have an instructor that understands your VFP background and who works with SQL Server a lot.