Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Express Edition is a free, compact version of the popular enterprise database server. The Express Edition is ideal for database professionals seeking a desktop testing environment or for those learning about databases or SQL Server for the first time who need a platform they can install on a personal computer to create a learning environment.

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The MySQL database server is one of the most popular open source databases in the world. Although administrators typically install MySQL on a server operating system, it's certainly possible to install it on a desktop operating system like Windows 7. Once you do so, you'll have the tremendous power of the flexible MySQL relational database available to you for free. It's an extremely useful database for both developers and system administrators. Installing MySQL on Windows 7 is an especially valuable tool for those seeking to learn database administration but lack access to a server of their own. Here's a step-by-step walkthrough of the process.

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One of the most common uses of a database is generating mass mailings. In this tutorial, we examine the process of creating mailing labels using Microsoft Access using the built-in Label Wizard. We begin with a database containing the address data and walk you step-by-step through the process of creating and printing your mailing labels.

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In a recent forum message, MRTK2012 wrote:

"Could anyone please let me know how to append a wildcard in bcp file to insert data into database?

In the below example I want to use the wildcard after "inventory", so that I can run all bcp files in a single click:

bcp inventory.dbo.fruits in "C:\fruit\inventory0.txt" -c -T
bcp inventory.dbo.fruits in "C:\fruit\inventory1.txt" -c -T
bcp inventory.dbo.fruits in "C:\fruit\inventory2.txt" -c -T


Thanks in advance."

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