# Where to begin with SQL

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First download a copy of MySQL community edition from our [Database Download Page](http://www.inductiveautomation.com/downloads/databases/) or from [the official MySQL website](http://www.mysql.com). You will want to download the database engine, [Query Browser](http://www.mysql.com/products/tools/query-browser/) (a frontend to run your queries in), and [MySQL Administrator](http://www.mysql.com/products/tools/administrator/) to perform administrative tasks.

The following tutorials are a good place to start learning SQL:  
[SQL Commands and syntax](http://www.1keydata.com/sql/sql.html)  
[Introduction to SQL](http://www.sqlzoo.net/)  
[W3Schools SQL tutorial](http://www.w3schools.com/sql/)