alexhartley13 (7/1/2016)

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Hello everyone.

I would like to know if it is possible to use SQL Server Management Studio at home so I can learn SQL. I know a little bit about SQL from Access but the syntax is not the same. I would like to learn SSMS, reporting and programming and I have good resources but not a place to actually practice what I learn. I have downloaded SSMS into my computer but then it asks for a server and I do not have a server at home. I do have databases but not a server, therefore, I am not able to use it. Is there a way to create some sort of virtual server where I can upload or create the database and the start practicing what I learn about SQL server? I do not have access to SSMS at work at the moment. I would like to become proficient at it so I can have more job opportunities. any advice would be greatly appreciated. thanks.