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I'm very new at drilling stuff and I have never drilled a hole in my life before. I need to drill through concrete (I don't know what kind of concrete it is), and I'm wondering if the following drill bit is good for the task.
http://www.homedepot.ca/product/sds-plus-hammer-carbide-5-32-in-x-2-in-x-4-in/975357
Also, will the type of hand drill matter when you are drilling through concrete?
Absolutely that will drill through concrete but you will need a SDS hammer drill which the typical home owner does not have. This is the type of drill http://www.jccayer.com/product.php?productid=1169
For such a small hole you can use a regular rotary pistol grip hammer drill with a cheap Canadian tire masonry bit to do your holes.
For a couple of holes that are less than 1/4", I'd try a cordless drill with a hammer setting. I've got this DeWalt in my personal collection. When you start doing a lot of holes, get in the 1/2" or larger size, particularly if they are fairly deep and the concrete is very dense, then I'd rent a higher end corded power tool.
If you have just a few holes, you're better off with something like the Vermont American 14014 rotary 5/32" bit, which can drill 2" deep. It will be somewhat slower than the SDS and hammer drill bits, but you can use a regular rotary drill. Just take your time, and blow out the dust periodically.
