Sql

[JohnCWms27]

My question is this:

Are there more than one types of SQL? I know there are different versions, and I know there is postgrSQL (or something like that) as well as mySQL, but whats the difference if any?

if someone asks you if you know SQL, are they referring to mySQL? and does SQL have any functionality in projects involving Visual Basic, etc?

[Munkeh]

SQL is an ANSI standard language for accessing databases. SQL works with database programs like MS Access, DB2, Informix, MS SQL Server, Oracle, Sybase,mysql,postgresql etc.
its the servers that differ and each have strong and low points.

[JohnCWms27]

that answered my question perfectly - thanks. you wouldnt happen to know of websites that are good at explaining the difference in how these servers use SQL, would you?

[harmonic]

it would be best to read their manuals...ie MySQL at

http://www.mysql.com

Postgre at:

http://www.postgresql.org/docs/

etc... just search for their websites.