Probably you've heard that SQL Server 2005 is likely to ship with a new sample database named AdventureWorks. While this is a good thing, it might also imply that the sample databases Northwind and Pubs that you are used to now will not be included in the RTM version. To get yourself acquitant with the new database, here's the download for SQL Server 2000. http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...23-2356-436E-94A8-2BFB66F0ABDC&displaylang=en -- Frank Kalis Microsoft SQL Server MVP http://www.insidesql.de Ich unterstütze PASS Deutschland e.V. http://www.sqlpass.de)