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SQL Server 2008 R2
Tables are objects that contain all the data in SQL Server databases. Each table represents a type of object that is meaningful to its users. For example, in the AdventureWorks2008R2 database there are tables that contain data about employees, inventory, purchase orders, and customers.
The topics in this section provide the information to help you understand, design, implement, and work with tables.