Oracle 11g for Dummies

Grow wise about Oracle and get going with the leading database software!Are you a seasoned system administrator charged with setting up an Oracle database? Or did you suddenly become a DBA by default? Either way, this book will guide you through the mysteries of Oracle and database administration. Here are the nuts and bolts of creating an Oracle database, implementing it, and keeping it running in tiptop form.Build it - learn the building blocks behind the database engine and understand Oracle's physical and logical structuresPrepare for takeoff - review the hardware, software, system, and storage requirements for implementationKnow your environment - recognize and accommodate the differences between Oracle installations on Windows and on Linux/UNIXDefend it - assess potential threats to your database, configure Oracle Recovery Manager, and create backup and recovery proceduresMaintain it - know the daily and intermittent tasks necessary to keep your database running properlyHead off trouble - implement the system troubleshooting methodology, use Oracle database logs, and explore other diagnostic utilitiesManage it - monitor with Oracle Enterprise ManagerOpen the book and find:Two ways to manage your databaseWhat tablespaces are and how to use themHow to automate jobs with the Oracle SchedulerTen common installation tipsHow to use SQL in OracleWhen to use online, offline, control file, and archive log backupsDatabase encryption optionsAdvantages of the Flashback databasePearce, Byron is the author of 'Oracle 11g for Dummies', published 2009 under ISBN 9780470277652 and ISBN 0470277653.