Any other SQL or MS Access / OleDb databases available?

Question

I'm working through the lessons at Programmer’s Heaven's C# School tutorial (http://www.programmersheaven.com/2/Les_CSharp_0) and I'm currently on lesson 13 Data Access in .Net using ADO.Net so of course I've been trying to connect to Programmer’s Heaven's SQL and MS Access / OleDb databases. Unfortunately they're now offline. Can anyone please tell me; are there other such databases available for those learning ADO to practice connecting to?

Bob Lewiston · Answer

Mamta M: Quote: If you have SQL Server installed on your machine then I think you can download sample databases such as Northwind or Pubs which are available freely at several sites. I've got the Northwind sample database so I'm able to practice accessing an MS Access / OleDb database. However I understand that SQL Server is the more prominent technology now so it's really important that I get an SQL Server sample database to practice accessing. It would be great if I could get one from a source other than AdventureWorks. (See my post I can’t install SQL Server 2008 Express with Advanced Services - Help! in this forum.) I've never heard of Pubs - is it an SQL Server sample database?

Mamta M · Answer

If you have SQL Server installed on your machine then I think you can download sample databases such as Northwind or Pubs which are available freely at several sites. -Mamta