SQL Server - something available to practice dev for beginner

Question

So this might be a ridiculous question, but I don't know so that is why I am asking:

I would like to practice some C#, and get some basic familiarity with the IDE for SQL Server. Is there some fake version of SQL server that I can download to practive with??

thanks!

Answer 1

You can download Visual Studio 2008 Express Edition and SQL Server 2008 Express Edition.

Visual Studio 2008 Express Edition

SQL Server 2008 Express Edition

Answer 2

You don't need anything fake - just get the express editions - they're the real deal!

http://www.microsoft.com/Express/SQL/

http://www.microsoft.com/exPress/

Answer 3

You can download 180 day trial here http://www.microsoft.com/sqlserver/2008/en/us/default.aspx

AdventureWorks database is available for download as well if you're interested