Microsoft SQL Server is an environment used to create computer databases on a Microsoft Windows operating system. It can deal with small databases such as a personal list of contacts. It can be used for a medium business such as a car repair shop. It is also used for a larger than medium set of records such as a super market or a local bank. It can also handle a very large database such as a country's census.

This site provides lessons and articles on how to use MS SQL Server to create databases. Our lessons assume that you have access to a computer that has Microsoft SQL Server installed. You can install a trial version of 180 days from the Microsoft web site.