SQL fundamentals v17

Structured Query Language (SQL) is a standard language for accessing and manipulating databases. These fundamentals provide a starting point for the most common actions for working with SQL, with pointers to more in-depth documentation. The tutorial uses a sample database and explains key concepts.

About the examples

Provides information about the presentation and usage of the examples used in the documentation

Conventions used

Provides information about the conventions used in the documentation

SQL tutorial

Helps you get started with SQL quickly and effectively through practical examples

Advanced concepts

Introduces the SQL concepts applied in the tutorial

Sample database description

Provides background information about the sample database examples