The examples for SQL Server either use the Adventure Works database or Pizza DB.
You can get started learning SQL Server here we’re we’ll also get you going with the AdventureWorks database.
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If you already have SQL Server installed on your computer or in the cloud, then be sure to get the script for PizzaDB so you can try those samples as well.
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