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SQL Vs. Access for Learning Database Concepts?

Posted by Cliff on from the is-it-really-that-much-of-a-stretch dept.

Jonathan Hamilton asks: "I work at the School of Communications for a major state University. The IT Department for the University (the same people that won't let us have a firewall, and use IIS and Exchange) is trying to talk my boss into switching from using SQL for teaching database concepts to MS Access. My coworkers and I think they are nuts. I have googled for pages comparing the two and can't come up with anything. I know some of the reasons why it is a bad idea, but I can't find any references. Help!" The mantra here is: the best tool for the best job. Is Access a suitable tool for teaching database concepts to students? If not, what would you use instead, and why?

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  1. Re:SQL by duck+'o+death · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Werd.

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