SQL noobness

[Apok]

Hey guys.

First of all , sorry if this is in the wrong section. I couldn't decide wether to drop this into the programming sub-forum or windows software.

Basically, a few things have kindled my interests in databases, due to the fact i have adhd i need things to keep my mind occupied and thus a job with things that keep me with something to do ( even if they can be mind numbingly boring) i find interesting and it helps me keep my mind focused and from wandering (probably why i enjoy wow so much, but thats another story).
I want to get to grips with databases. I just want to make a simple database with a few tables, just so i can practice some basic database work, and start to learn some SQL.
do you have to have online server space available to mess around with mysql? while i do have access to said space i would much rather work from my local computer

Could someone give me a bit of info of the situation as I'm really clueless right about now! I'm willing to use any database software as long as it's free.

 

[djkav]

Nope, you can download MySQL, SQL 2010 Express Edition and even MS Access. All can be installed locally and queries written and executed on the databases directly. Or via a simple desktop app, or web app running on local IIS web server.

I also have .Net 2,3.5 and 4 as well as classic ASP and PHP all configured and running on my local IIS.

I have both MySQL and MS SQL 2010 running locally when I need to developement.

 

[MarcLister]

You're in the right section. Any kind of SQL I would count as programming.

You can do things offline if you want, using either WAMP or http://www.apachefriends.org/en/xampp-windows.html. You'll probably need to know a bit of PHP to get along however.

If you don't want any kind of PHP involved then give Microsoft's SQL Server 2008 Express a go. Express is Microsoft's basic version of some of their programs. For example you can get C#, J# Express etc.