Interview Question in Visual Studio 2008


 

Interview Question :: I would like to make a database and start teaching myself T-SQL. What do I need to download

I have a desktop running Microsoft Windows Vista, Home Premium. I would like to use either MS SQL 2005, or the 2008 CTP. It doesn't really matter to me. What I need to know is everything I need to download (links would be great) and install in order to be able to create a few files, and start coding some Transact SQL statements.

Can this be done on a stand-alone desktop system? Do I need "Management Studio"? What version? Do I need some kind of a .net framework download? Visual Studio? (I'm sorry, I really don't know much about this and am REALLY counting on the kindness of strangers to get me started.)

Thank you so much for taking the time to carefully answer.
by ksk