Indexes and tuning resources

I'm something of an amateur when it comes to table indexing and tuning and was hoping everyone could recommend some quick-read resources that I can better my knowledge and understanding. I know there are books that cover these topics but I really need some quick solutions and need to better understand these things as quickly as possible. Thanks!

- JamesJames,

Your best bets are

Books Online (either intalled locally or online at http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms313868.aspx).

SQL TechNet center at (there are whitepapers and webcasts)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/sql/default.mspx

and other resources such as (look for learning links, they may cross-ref the above info)
http://www.microsoft.com/sql/default.mspx

Regards,
Boris.