- SQL (Structured Query Language) is a standard interactive and programming language for getting information from and updating a database. Although SQL is both an ANSI and an ISO standard, many database products support SQL with proprietary extensions to the standard language. Queries take the form of a command language that lets you select, insert, update, find out the location of data, and so forth. There is also a programming interface.
Getting started with SQL
To explore how SQL is used in the enterprise, here are some additional resources:
SQL and SQL Server Tutorial and Reference Guide: SQL (Structured Query Language) is the language of databases. This tutorial provides a great foundation for learning or brushing up your skills.
How to use the SELECT statement in SQL: Learn how to use SELECT to access almost anything contained in a SQL database, along with the names and functions of the clauses in a SELECT statement.
What's new in SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services? New features in SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services mean improved charting and increased memory. Learn more about SSRS performance upgrades in SQL...
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- SQL (Structured Query Language) is a standard interactive and programming language for getting information from and updating a 
