Oracle Database 10g: A Beginner's Guide

by Michael J. Corey, Ian Abramson, Michael Abbey, Michael S. Abbey

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Learn the fundamental concepts of Oracle Database 10g administration and programming from this step-by-step beginner’s guide. Through self-paced tutorials, learn about database essentials, the role of the administrator, and large database features. You’ll also get an in-depth introduction to SQL, PL/SQL, Java, and XML programming. Get on your way to becoming an expert Oracle DBA, developer, or user by following the proven learning method of this Oracle Press guide:

• Core Concepts--Each concept is divided into logically organized chapters, ideal for self-paced learning
• Critical Skills--Every chapter opens with the specific skills covered in the chapter
• Projects--Practical exercises show how to apply the critical skills learned in each chapter
• Progress Checks--Quick self-assessment sections check your progress
• Ask the Experts--Q&A sections throughout are filled with bonus information and helpful tips
• Mastery Checks--End-of-chapter reviews test knowledge using short-answer, multiple-choice, and fill-in-the-blank questions

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780072230789
Publisher:	McGraw Hill LLC
Publication date:	03/31/2004
Series:	Oracle Press
Pages:	416
Product dimensions:	7.30(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.82(d)

About the Author

Michael Corey is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Ntirety L.L.C. (www.ntirety.com) located in Newton, Massachusetts, Ntirety specializes in Remote Database Administration. Prior to founding Ntirety Mike co-founded Database Technologies, the first consulting company on the East Coast to specialize in Oracle and other relational databases. Under Mike's direction, Database Technologies experienced triple-digit growth. In 1997 Deloitte & Touche, and Hale and Dorr recognized Database Technologies as the fastest growing Technology Company in New England and the 51st fastest growing hi-tech company in the United States. 

Mr. Corey is a recognized expert on Relational Databases and Data Warehousing.  He has written a number of articles and books. Mike is a frequent guest speaker at technology conferences throughout the world.

In addition to being an entrepreneur and writer, Mr. Corey is a founding member of a number of Oracle groups, including Oracle User Resource, Oracle World Wide Affinity Program and the Oracle Presidents’ Council.  He is a past president of the International Oracle User Group, Northeast Oracle Users Group,.  He is also a past member of the Board of Directors for the International Oracle User Group – Americas and a member of the Microsoft Corporation Data Warehousing Advisory Group.

Mr. Corey has a B.S. in Management Information Systems from Bentley College, in Waltham, Massachusetts.  He has also attended the Entrepreneurial Management program at Babson College in 1995, 1996, 1997 and 1998.

Feel free to contact Mike at [e-mail].

Michael S. Abbey (Ottawa, CN) has been using Oracle for 15 years, has coauthored seven books for Oracle Press, and has given presentations on Oracle throughout North America and Europe. Michael leads the Pythian Group’s dbaSource team in Ottawa, Canada, which provides Internet-based Oracle DBA support. Michael has been a volunteer in Oracle user groups, facilitating delivery of IOUG–A’s IOUG-A Live! from 1997 to 2000. Michael J. Corey (Newton, MA) is currently CTO with OneWarranty.com. Prior to this, he was the CEO of Database Technologies, Inc. which was the first consulting company in the eastern US to specialize in RDBMS’. Michael has been working with Oracle since Version 3 and is an active member of various Oracle user communities. In addition to his membership in the Northeast Oracle Users Group, he is a founding member of the ECO conference and has served as president of the International Oracle Users Group–Americas (IOUG–A).Ian Abramson (Toronto, CN) is CTO of Data Warehousing for Data Visions Incorporated, in Toronto, Canada. Ian has 14 years of experience as an Oracle architect, designer, developer, and DBA; he has focused on data warehousing for the past five. As the director of educational programming for the IOUG–A, he has created top-notch educational programs for the Oracle user community. Ian presents at Oracle conferences worldwide and is a faculty member of the IOUG–A University Master Class program.

Michael S. Abbey (Ottawa, CN) has been using Oracle for 15 years, has co-authored seven books for Oracle Press, and has given presentations on Oracle throughout North America and Europe. Michael leads the Pythian Group’s dbaSource team in Ottawa, Canada, which provides Internet-based Oracle DBA support. He has also been a volunteer in Oracle user groups, facilitating delivery of IOUG–A’s IOUG-A Live! from 1997 to 2000.

Table of Contents

1: Database Fundamentals 2: SQL: Structured Query Language 3: The Database Administrator 4: Networking 5: Backup and Recovery 6: PL/SQL 7: Java 8: XML 9: Large Database Features A: Mastery Check Answers

Editorial Reviews

Two new Oracle instruction and resource titles from Osborne/McGraw-Hill are indispensable additions to personal and professional reference collections. Oracle Database 10g: A Beginner's Guide (0072230789; 416 pages; $39.99) is the collective effort of Oracle experts Ian Abramson, Michael Abbey and Michael Corey. Oracle Database 10g provides neophytes with the fundamental concepts of Oracle Database 10g administration and programming. Through self-paced tutorials, readers will learn about database essentials, the role of the administrator, and large database features. Oracle Database 10g includes an in-depth introduction to SQL, PL/SQL, Java, and XML programming.

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