If you rely on instant access to critical information on an Oracle database, then you must become familiar with every aspect of this system. From the initial installation and day-to-day maintenance to critical backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures, this completely updated book and CD-ROM provide you with the necessary tools to run a fast, efficient, and reliable Oracle database. The book is loaded with practical case examples and real-world scenarios. With its in-depth coverage of Oracle8i, you'll discover new object-oriented extensions that allow real-world modeling using the power of the relational engine. The book covers all new Oracle8i commands, packages, and database features, including the management of resource plans, temporary tables, locally managed tablespaces, and row-level security, along with from-the-trenches coverage of earlier versions of Oracle.
Packed with tips and techniques, this book will help you: Administer the Oracle database using system features and third-party tools Administer database subjects Setup and administer users Use racle-provided packages, procedures, and utilities Monitor the database and fix any problems Tune the database for optimum efficiency Manage distributed databases Use the latest Oracle8i object extensions
The CD-ROM includes: All of the scripts from the book Lite and demo versions of administration software
* Useful management aids
Michael Ault (Alpharetta, GA) is a senior consultant for DMR Consulting Group, where he is the Associate Director for the Oracle Practice. He is also the systems operator for RevealNet's DBAPipeline forum. His articles appear regularly in Oracle Internals and Select.
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If you rely on instant access to critical information on an Oracle database, then you must become familiar with every aspect of this system. From the initial installation and day-to-day maintenance to critical backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures, this completely updated book and CD-ROM provide you with the necessary tools to run a fast, efficient, and reliable Oracle database. The book is loaded with practical case examples and real-world scenarios. With its in-depth coverage of Oracle8i, you'll discover new object-oriented extensions that allow real-world modeling using the power of the relational engine. The book covers all new Oracle8i commands, packages, and database features, including the management of resource plans, temporary tables, locally managed tablespaces, and row-level security, along with from-the-trenches coverage of earlier versions of Oracle.
Packed with tips and techniques, this book will help you:
Administer the Oracle database using system features and third-party tools
Administer database subjects
Setup and administer users
Use racle-provided packages, procedures, and utilities
Monitor the database and fix any problems
Tune the database for optimum efficiency
Manage distributed databases
Use the latest Oracle8i object extensions
The CD-ROM includes:
All of the scripts from the book
Lite and demo versions of administration software
* Useful management aids
Michael Ault (Alpharetta, GA) is a senior consultant for DMR Consulting Group, where he is the Associate Director for the Oracle Practice. He is also the systems operator for RevealNet's DBAPipeline forum. His articles appear regularly in Oracle Internals and Select.
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