Finding Further Information

In addition to the introductory information in this book, additional information about setup and details about using SQL Server 6.0 is available from the following sources, as well as from the Microsoft® Development Library and Microsoft® TechNet.

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Setup Online Help

To access online Help while using the setup program, choose the Help button that is part of most setup dialog boxes, or press f1.

Online Help for SQL Server Utilities

To access online Help from most of the graphical tools provided with SQL Server, choose the Help button or press f1.

To access online Help from isql, you can execute the sp_helpsql system stored procedure. The sp_helpsql system stored procedure provides syntax for Transact-SQL statements and system procedures, and information about other SQL Server topics. For more information about sp_helpsql, see the Microsoft SQL Server Transact-SQL Reference.