Dear Terry,

Best book and resource that I have found is Inside SQL Server. I started
by reading the Inside SQL Server 2000, by Kalen Delaney (which is based
on
the first edition by Ron Soukup) This book reminded me of the Image/3000
Handbook, as it talks about architecture, using and performance.

This however was not the first book I read.

For starting on a topic or investigating a technology, I am a fan of
the SAMS Teach Yourself line of books. In this case I started with
Sams Teach Yourself SQL Server 2000 in 21 Days was a great resource
to start with. (Note that you can get used versions for 3 bucks or so
on AMAZON. 

Finally, the Inside SQL Server by Kalen Delaney line has been updated
but is now four volumes. For more info see:

http://www.insidesqlserver.com/

and 

http://www.sqlcommunity.com/

Great resources, but a little over-whelming to start.

Sincerely,

Neil Armstrong


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> I am starting to get involved with M$-SQL databases and am 
> looking for a good tutorial/reference book. There are tons of 
> them at Barnes&Noble, Books-a-Million, etc.
> 
> Anyone have one the are particularly fond of or one they have 
> found very easy to find things in?
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