I actually find the command line databases way easier to use than graphical ones. You have more direct control over them, and they are leaner/faster than GUI based ones. However, there are GUI based admin tools that you can get from the MySQL website so you can feel more 'at home'.
I was a *real* SQL neophyte a few months ago (well, closer to a year now). I'm not perfect, and I'm still learning, but, I can normally get any query right within a few tries. One of the absolute best books I've read is a book called "MySQL" by Paul DuBois (published New Riders). That's probably the best place to start... David ----- Original Message ----- From: "Todd Williamsen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2001 6:16 PM Subject: MySQL for Dummies (newbies)? > I come from a microsoft environment and never really had to deal with a > command line based database before. > > All the documentation for MySQL doesn't make sense to a rookie and is > frustrating... Anywhere to go where I can feel like I can learn > something? > > Thank you, > > Todd Williamsen, MCSE > home: 847.265.4692 > Cell: 847.867.9427 > > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > Before posting, please check: > http://www.mysql.com/manual.php (the manual) > http://lists.mysql.com/ (the list archive) > > To request this thread, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To unsubscribe, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Trouble unsubscribing? Try: http://lists.mysql.com/php/unsubscribe.php > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- Before posting, please check: http://www.mysql.com/manual.php (the manual) http://lists.mysql.com/ (the list archive) To request this thread, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Trouble unsubscribing? Try: http://lists.mysql.com/php/unsubscribe.php
