RE: Reference material recommendations

Ron,

For a quick intro to SS2K from an Oracle perspective, have a browse at http://www.sqlpass.org/news/05June/index.cfm?passnews=SQL_Server. Chris Kempster (previously in this list) once wrote a 'SQL Server 2000 for the Oracle DBA' E-book - that may cover these issues in more detail. SQLServerCentral.com is a great site (once you get over the fact that rebuilding indexes is a recommended, indeed necessary action at this site and *basic* newbie questions are the norm), given the myths and failings of M$ ;-)

One of the biggest issue with SQL Server (at least SS2K) is that of transaction consistency and associated issues. I believe SQL Server 2005 takes care of most of that (yet to be seen).

Regards,
John Kanagaraj <><
DB Soft Inc
Phone: 408-970-7002 (W)  

Co-Author: Oracle Database 10g Insider Solutions http://www.samspublishing.com/title/0672327910  

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[mailto:oracle-l-bounce_at_freelists.org] On Behalf Of Ron Rogers Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2005 4:56 AM To: Oracle-L_at_freelists.org
Subject: Reference material recommendations

List,
 We are migrating our network platform to Win from Novell and will be having several SQL Server databases. The current Linux/Oracle configuration will remain intact for a least a few years.  I have been searching for information that will help me learn and understand the SQL Server world as I will pick up the additional databases. The most informative site I have found so far is the SQLServer ebooks site.
 What sites and references would you recommend I investigate as I increase my database knowledge and responsibilities. With you recommendations I should be able to forecast a reasonable budget for the needed training and materials.
Thanks,
Ron Rogers
DBA Linux SYSAdmin
Georgia Lottery Corp.

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http://www.freelists.org/webpage/oracle-l Received on Thu Dec 08 2005 - 11:50:21 CST