- SQL (Structured Query Language) is a standard interactive and programming language for getting information from and updating a database. Although SQL is both an ANSI and an ISO standard, many database products support SQL with proprietary extensions to the standard language. Queries take the form of a command language that lets you select, insert, update, find out the location of data, and so forth. There is also a programming interface.
Getting started with SQL
To explore how SQL is used in the enterprise, here are some additional resources:
SQL and SQL Server Tutorial and Reference Guide: SQL (Structured Query Language) is the language of databases. This tutorial provides a great foundation for learning or brushing up your skills.
How to use the SELECT statement in SQL: Learn how to use SELECT to access almost anything contained in a SQL database, along with the names and functions of the clauses in a SELECT statement.
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- SQL (Structured Query Language) is a standard interactive and programming language for getting information from and updating a 
