where can i learn database as a beginner?

i am interested in little bit of a database skills, can anyone please recommend some sites or book for beginners? thank you very much.

 

w3schools dot com and google "mysql tutorials"

 

yes w3schools.com is good... but if you want to have indepth knowledge then try this;

http://books.google.com.pk/books?id=JSVhe-WLGZ0C

or goto amazon.com or search for database management system books (DBMS)

 

do you guys know any video tutorial websites for mysql database? reading the tutorials not learning much.

 

create a database and start working on it. There is no better way to learn than to involve yourself. Read all day and it won't make sense until you get your hands on it. Once you get a database up and running...search google for specific questions. If you need help with a particular MySQL function, check the usage at mysql.com.

 

I wrote up a brief blog post that talks about this exactly.

Check it out here: Advice To Beginner Database Developers

 

sqlzoo.net

Better site for beginner practice.

 

if u want to become expert in sql so you have to go for www.sqlzoo.net .i think this site is best for sql.Because there are so much example on which u can improve ur sql knowlege.

 

Fundamentals of SQL by ivan bayross
DATABASE SYSTEMS by korth
begining database design by gavin powel

 

Check SQL Tutors

 

I have to go along with KRNL - SQL is tricky, hard to wrap your mind around if you only read about it or even do paper problems with it. You need to see how it behaves, start training your mind to work like an SQL engine - otherwise you're better off outsourcing it. In fact, depending on how soon you need results and how important they are, outsourcing might be your only realistic option. If you have lots of time to pour into it for a few weeks or months, then study makes sense. Unless you are an undiscovered wiz at it! Just my 2 cents.

 

for video tutorial, go to youtube.com and search mysql tutorial ..for better understanding, i suggest you to buy a book with a downloadable source code for you to test.. good luck

 

I started to learn from tizag.com. They are quite easy to understand and perfect for beginner.

 

try w3schools.com for sql

 

It depends on what type of database server you want: MySQL, Oracle, MS SQL Server, or MS Access for something lighter. You should learn some sql language first.
Here are some video tutorials that can help you:
codervods.com/Default.aspx?mode=default&category=Databases&days=All&currentIndex=0