I am trying to find some database tutorials,books and similar, since I have started this course in college, and received some material, but it is really hard to manage through all the info on the net. I searched through the questions on the site but didn't find any. Thankfull for all your input.
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This existing question may answer some of your questions: dba.stackexchange.com/q/445/247– Eric Humphrey - lotsahelpFeb 14, 2011 at 16:39
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It sounds like you are looking for something on an overview level rather than a practical level. If you are interested in learning about Oracle databases from a practical level, there is no better place to start than the Oracle Concepts Guide.
answered Feb 14, 2011 at 15:14
As Dynamo already commented, it might be better if you specify which aspect of "databases" you are interested in.
If it happens to be database design, I can strongly recommend "Beginning Database Design" by Clare Churcher. It's a very accessible book, but points you into the correct direction ("normalization").
A source more valuable than this website here should be the lecturer of the course you are taking (or the teaching assistant if there are exercises). Did you ask her/him? (If you don't trust the lecturer for this question, you should consider dropping the course.)
Clear and concise introduction to the SQL language: The Language of SQL
Not for basic concepts but for technical references, I always prefer the sites from the DBMS itself. They are all really good IMO and most of them have a "Getting Started" or "Beginner" section.
Be sure to check out the comments (if available). Sometimes, a real gem is hidden there.
answered May 2, 2011 at 17:23
PostgreSQL is a good choice because is really open source!
The project have a great documentation, really simple and understandable. Also, the community is very reliable and dedicated providing a great maturity to the project.
A good and a complete option to start in database world.
If you are a kind of person that like books, I could suggest: http://www.postgresql.org/docs/books/
