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SQL SERVER – What is AdventureWorks?

Pinal Dave
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A few days ago, I received DM asking What is an AdventureWorks database and why in all the examples I use that instead of any other database (e.g. Pubs or  Northwind)? As matter of fact, when I went back to my question list, which I have yet not answered, there were a few more variations of this same question.

AdventureWorks is a Sample Database shipped with SQL Server and it can be downloaded from github site.

AdventureWorks has replaced Northwind and Pubs from the sample database in SQL Server 2005.

The Microsoft team keeps updating the sample database as they release new versions.

Here are some quick links:

SQL SERVER – 2008 – Download and Install Samples Database AdventureWorks 2005 – Detail Tutorial

I have previously written few other articles on the same subject; you can find them easily here: Search@SQLAuthority.com

Here is a video which discussing how to install AdventureWorks Database:

Reference: Pinal Dave (https://darkslategrey-bat-805937.hostingersite.com)

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Pinal Dave is an SQL Server Performance Tuning Expert and independent consultant with over 22 years of hands-on experience. He holds a Masters of Science degree and numerous database certifications.

Pinal has authored 14 SQL Server database books and 92 Pluralsight courses. To freely share his knowledge and help others build their expertise, Pinal has also written more than 5,800 database tech articles on his blog at https://darkslategrey-bat-805937.hostingersite.com.

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