Application developers, take note: databases aren't just for the IS group any more. You can build database-backed applications for the desktop, Web, embedded systems, or operating systems without linking to heavy-duty client-server databases such as Oracle and MySQL. This book shows you how to use SQLite, a small and lightweight relational database engine that you can build directly into your application. With SQLite, you'll discover how to develop a database-backed application that remains manageable in size and complexity. This book guides you every step of the way. You'll get a crash course in data modeling, become familiar with SQLite's dialect of the SQL database language, and much more. Learn how to maintain localized storage in a single file that requires no configuration Build your own SQLite library or use a precompiled distribution in your application Get a primer on SQL, and learn how to use several language functions and extensions Work with SQLite using a scripting language or a C-based language such as C# or Objective-C Understand the basics of database design, and learn how to transfer what you already know to SQLite Take advantage of virtual tables and modules "Complex SQL concepts explained clearly." --D. Richard Hipp, creator of SQLite

The rapidly increasing volume of information contained in relational databases places a strain on databases, performance, and maintainability: DBAs are under greater pressure than ever to optimize database structure for system performance and administration. Physical Database Design discusses the concept of how physical structures of databases affect performance, including specific examples, guidelines, and best and worst practices for a variety of DBMSs and configurations. Something as simple as improving the table index design has a profound impact on performance. Every form of relational database, such as Online Transaction Processing (OLTP), Enterprise Resource Management (ERP), Data Mining (DM), or Management Resource Planning (MRP), can be improved using the methods provided in the book. The first complete treatment on physical database design, written by the authors of the seminal, Database Modeling and Design: Logical Design, Fourth Edition Includes an introduction to the major concepts of physical database design as well as detailed examples, using methodologies and tools most popular for relational databases today: Oracle, DB2 (IBM), and SQL Server (Microsoft) Focuses on physical database design for exploiting B+tree indexing, clustered indexes, multidimensional clustering (MDC), range partitioning, shared nothing partitioning, shared disk data placement, materialized views, bitmap indexes, automated design tools, and more!

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"Oracle Database 11g: Underground Advice for Database Administrators" is your go-to guide for mastering the nuances of managing Oracle databases. This book provides practical and actionable advice for dealing with typical challenges faced by database administrators, especially those working with Oracle Database 11g. What this Book will help me do Understand the fundamental architecture of Oracle databases, including block-level structure and system change tracking. Learn techniques to minimize downtime using Oracle features like Data Guard and Flashback. Gain proficiency with RMAN and other Oracle tools for effective database backups and recovery. Explore advanced concepts such as Maximum Availability Architecture and Oracle's Grid Control. Acquire the skills needed to efficiently perform migrations to Oracle Database 11g. Author(s) April Sims is a seasoned Oracle database administrator with extensive experience managing and optimizing enterprise-grade database systems. She brings a wealth of practical knowledge and a passion for teaching, sharing her insights through accessible and engaging writing. This book reflects her deep understanding of Oracle Database 11g and her commitment to empowering others. Who is it for? This book is ideal for database administrators facing the challenges of managing Oracle databases, particularly novices. If you're stepping into your role as a DBA or seeking to elevate your skills with Oracle Database 11g, this book provides the practical guidance you need. Those migrating to Version 11g or implementing Oracle's availability solutions will also find this resource invaluable.

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If you're aiming to build high-performance applications that can scale seamlessly to accommodate hundreds or thousands of users, Oracle Coherence 3.5 may be just the tool you need. This book serves as a comprehensive guide to utilizing Oracle's Coherence data grid technology, emphasizing how to design and develop robust, scalable, and responsive applications. What this Book will help me do Design effective domain objects optimized for Oracle Coherence to enhance scalability and performance. Implement distributed caching to efficiently manage data across your application's architecture. Leverage real-time event processing with Coherence to provide up-to-date information to users. Integrate Coherence with other persistence solutions like JDBC and Hibernate for versatile, robust data management. Utilize parallel processing capabilities within the Coherence grid to achieve superior application performance. Author(s) Aleksandar Seovic, the author of this book, has substantial experience in developing enterprise-scale applications and a deep expertise in utilizing Oracle Coherence. They are dedicated to writing technical material that is both approachable and comprehensive for developers and architects. Their industry insights ensure that this book addresses real-world challenges effectively. Who is it for? This book is ideal for architects and developers designing Internet and enterprise applications requiring high scalability and responsiveness. Readers should have a solid understanding of Java and familiarity with Domain-Driven Design (DDD) principles. If you aim to optimize application performance through technologies like Oracle Coherence, you'll find valuable insights here.

Ramp Up Your PL/SQL Programming Skills Master PL/SQL through the hands-on exercises, extensive examples, and real-world projects inside this Oracle Press guide. Filled with best practices, Oracle Database 11g PL/SQL Programming Workbook covers all the latest features and enhancements of the language. Mastery checks at the end of each chapter reinforce the material covered, and sample code from the book is available for download. Even experienced Oracle professionals will benefit from this practical resource. Understand the Oracle development architecture and the mechanics of connections Work with data types, structures, blocks, cursors, and PL/SQL semantics Write, deploy, and use functions, procedures, and packages Manage transactions and more Use dynamic SQL statements in real-world applications Support online transaction processing and data warehousing applications with external tables Find syntax samples and best practices to solve problems Write, deploy, and use object types For a complete list of Oracle Press titles, visit www.OraclePressBooks.com

Learn SQL the fun and easy way – no programming experience needed! SQL For Dummies, 7th Edition, shows programmers and web developers how to use SQL to build relational databases and get valuable information from them. This book covers the core features of the SQL language. Topics covered include how to use SQL to structure a DBMS and implement a database design; secure a database; and retrieve information from a database. This edition will be revised to reflect the new enhancements of SQL/XML:2008. The latest update of the perennial bestselling SQL For Dummies, which has sold more than 210,000 units in six editions. SQL is the most popular database language in the world Covers creating, accessing, manipulating, maintaining, and storing information in relational database management systems (DBMS) such as Access, Oracle, SQL Server, and MySQL. Includes new content on using SQL with XML to power data-driven web sites and using SQL with Access 2010 Whether you're daunted by database development or a system admin star, SQL For Dummies, 7th Dummies will have you working your web site in no time at all.

Master Oracle WebCenter 11 g Transform your organization into a personalized, user-focused workplace using the detailed information in this comprehensive Oracle Press guide. Oracle WebCenter 11g Handbook shows you how to build Enterprise 2.0 applications that facilitate collaboration and foster innovation. You'll work with task flows and content systems, employ social networking tools, develop portals and composite applications, and deploy runtime customization. Debugging, security, and application tuning are also covered in this practical resource. Develop, test, and deploy dynamic enterprise applications, portals, and portlets Design data-backed rich Internet applications using Oracle JDeveloper 11 g and Oracle WebLogic Server Work with Oracle Content Server and Oracle Secure Enterprise Search Customize applications at runtime using Oracle Composer and metadata services Use the resource catalog to deliver personalized search results to end users Integrate RSS feeds, forums, wikis, and blogs with Oracle WebCenter social computing services Implement the latest Oracle Application Development Framework security tools Extend functionality using mashups, composite applications, and third-party add-ons Understand the Web 2.0 and portal technologies behind Oracle Fusion Applications For a complete list of Oracle Press titles, visit www.OraclePressBooks.com

The only book to cover and compare Oracle's online analytic processing products With the acquisition of Hyperion Systems in 2007, Oracle finds itself owning the two most capable OLAP products on the market--Essbase and the OLAP Option to the Oracle Database. Written by the most knowledgeable experts on both Essbase and Oracle OLAP, this Oracle Press guide explains how these products are similar and how they differ. Oracle Essbase & Oracle OLAP will help you architect the Oracle OLAP product that is most appropriate for your application, and build, tune, and maintain OLAP solutions.

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Have you ever been faced with a new type of query to write, or been asked to create an unfamiliar database object? In such situations, you have probably wanted a good, solid example upon which to build, and instead have been forced into the drudgery of parsing railroad-style syntax diagrams in Oracle's manual set. This book frees you from that drudgery by providing tested and working examples of SQL used to solve common problems faced by developers and database administrators on a daily basis. When you're under pressure to get results fast, Oracle SQL Recipes is there at your side. Example-based, providing quality solutions to everyday problems Respects your time by putting solutions first and keeping discussions short Solves the most commonly encountered SQL problems What you'll learn Recognize common query patterns and apply their corresponding solutions. Solve common reporting problems such as sorting rows into buckets. Troubleshoot SQL performance problems. Create and manage database objects such as tables, indexes, and views. Work with XML and tree-structured data. Take advantage of analytic functions, regular expressions, hierarchical query support, and other powerful aspects of Oracle SQL. Who is this book for? Oracle SQL Recipes is written for developers and database administrators who write SQL to run against an Oracle database. It is further written for those whose time is precious, and who just wish for a good example to help them get on with their work. If you want to spend your time writing SQL rather than reading about it, then this is the right book for you.

Cutting-edge techniques from leading Oracle security experts This Oracle Press guide demonstrates practical applications of the most compelling methods for developing secure Oracle database and middleware environments. You will find full coverage of the latest and most popular Oracle products, including Oracle Database and Audit Vaults, Oracle Application Express, and secure Business Intelligence applications. Applied Oracle Security demonstrates how to build and assemble the various Oracle technologies required to create the sophisticated applications demanded in today's IT world. Most technical references only discuss a single product or product suite. As such, there is no roadmap to explain how to get one product, product-family, or suite to work with another. This book fills that void with respect to Oracle Middleware and Database products and the area of security.

Oracle Performance Survival Guide A Systematic Approach to Database Optimization The fast, complete, start-to-finish guide to optimizing Oracle performance Oracle Performance Survival Guide offers a structured, systematic, start-to-finish methodology for optimizing Oracle performance as efficiently as possible. Leading Oracle expert Guy Harrison shows how to maximize your tuning investment by focusing on causes rather than symptoms, and by quickly identifying the areas that deliver the greatest “bang for the buck.” Writing for DBAs and developers with all levels of experience, Harrison covers every area of Oracle performance management, from application design through SQL tuning, contention management through memory and physical IO management. He also presents up-to-the-minute guidance for optimizing the performance of the Oracle 11g Release 2. You’ll start by mastering Oracle structured performance tuning principles and tools, including techniques for tracing and monitoring Oracle execution. Harrison illuminates the interaction between applications and databases, guides you through choosing tuning tools, and introduces upfront design techniques that lead to higher-performance applications. He also presents a collection of downloadable scripts for reporting on all aspects of database performance. Coverage includes • “Tuning by layers,” the most effective, highest-value approach to Oracle performance optimization • Making the most of Oracle’s core tools for tracing, monitoring, and diagnosing performance • Highly efficient database logical and physical design, indexing, transaction design, and API use • SQL and PL/SQL tuning, including the use of parallel SQL techniques • Minimizing contention for locks, latches, shared memory, and other database resources • Optimizing memory and physical disk IO • Tuning Real Application Cluster (RAC) databases guyharrison.net informit.com/ph

Extend and Customize Oracle E-Business Suite Transform your Oracle E-Business Suite infrastructure to suit enterprise requirements using the comprehensive development methods in this Oracle Press guide. Oracle E-Business Suite Development & Extensibility Handbook lays out each tool alongside reusable code and step-by-step examples. Learn how to create multiorg objects, integrate Java and PL/SQL, design custom user interfaces, and use Oracle Application Framework and Oracle Workflow. This detailed volume also explains how to work with Oracle XML Gateway, publish dynamic business intelligence reports, and tune your configuration. Manage an efficient development platform with Oracle Application Object Library Develop concurrent programs, customized forms, and personalized graphical user interfaces Securely share data between organizations Distribute business communiqués through Oracle Reports and Oracle Business Intelligence Publisher Develop Java extensions with Oracle JDeveloper and Oracle Application Framework Capture and graphically map business processes using Oracle Workflow Exchange data between applications via Oracle XML Gateway Change the appearance of applications using Custom Look and Feel Integrate Oracle E-Business Suite with service-oriented architecture using Oracle Applications Adapter On Demand

TOAD ® Handbook, Second Edition , is the definitive, completely up-to-date guide to the newest version of TOAD, the world’s premier third-party Oracle utility. Packed with step-by-step recipes, screen snapshots, and hands-on exercises, this book brings together everything developers and DBAs need to maximize their productivity with TOAD in both administrative and development tasks. TOAD product architect Bert Scalzo and leading TOAD trainer Dan Hotka thoroughly cover every area of TOAD’s functionality, offering practical, proven solutions that can be applied immediately to leverage TOAD’s dramatically improved feature set. Comprehensive coverage includes TOAD setup and configuration Browsing databases and schemas Editing SQL and PL/SQL within TOAD Creating new databases Checking database health Performing common DBA tasks Reporting via standard and custom reports Optimizing database performance Throughout the text, the authors offer practical insights into each of TOAD’s most useful tools, from App Designer to Doc Generator, ER Diagrammer to Code Road Map. This book is the only current, comprehensive, and affordable guide to the latest version of TOAD–a must-have for any TOAD user.

A Fully Integrated Study System for OCA Exams 1Z0-051 and 1Z0-052, and OCP Exam 1Z0-053 Prepare for the Oracle Certified Associate Administration I and SQL Fundamentals I exams and the Oracle Certified Professional Administration II exam with help from this exclusive Oracle Press guide. In each chapter, you'll find challenging exercises, practice questions, and a two-minute drill to highlight what you've learned. This authoritative guide will help you pass the test and serve as your essential on-the-job reference. Get complete coverage of all objectives for exams 1Z0-051, 1Z0-052, and 1Z0-053, including: Instance management Networking and storage Security SQL Oracle Recovery Manager and Oracle Flashback Oracle Automatic Storage Management Resource manager Oracle Scheduler Automatic workload repository Performance tuning Three bonus exams available with free online registration

Master Oracle Data Guard 11 g Provide superior data protection, availability, and disaster recovery using the tested techniques in this Oracle Press guide. Cowritten by a team of Oracle experts, Oracle Data Guard 11g Handbook provides a sound architectural foundation along with best practices for configuration, monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting. You will get full details on implementing deployment architectures to address requirements that extend beyond disaster recovery. This invaluable resource also includes a complete set of monitoring scripts available for download. Develop a disaster recovery plan for your Oracle database to meet your organization's requirements Configure and deploy Oracle Data Guard for your environment Tune and troubleshoot your physical and logical standby databases Implement the Oracle Data Guard Broker management framework Integrate with Oracle Grid Control Monitor your Oracle Data Guard environment Enable read-only services and disaster recovery with Oracle Active Data Guard Configure seamless database and application failover Minimize planned downtime using Oracle Data Guard switchover Handle backup and recovery with Oracle Recovery Manager

This book is a practical guide to implementing high-performance multidimensional OLAP solutions using Oracle Essbase 9. It takes you step by step through software installation to the creation of fully-functional Essbase database cubes, helping you develop a solid understanding of multidimensional database concepts and the tools to create analytical OLAP applications effectively. What this Book will help me do Understand the fundamentals of multidimensional database technology and how it applies to analytical OLAP solutions. Construct efficient database outlines including dimensions and members. Import data from various sources into Essbase cubes and process it for analysis. Develop effective calculation scripts to automate complex data processing tasks. Leverage tools like Excel Add-In to produce dynamic, interactive reports for comprehensive data insights. Author(s) The authors of this guide are seasoned professionals with extensive practical experience in Oracle Essbase and OLAP technology. They bring years of expertise in database design, analytics, and performance optimization, ensuring this book provides both foundational knowledge and advanced techniques. Their teaching approach focuses on clarity and step-by-step guidance to make complex topics accessible to practitioners at all levels. Who is it for? This book is ideal for IT professionals with a general understanding of information systems who want to learn OLAP and Oracle Essbase. Beginners will find the step-by-step approach accessible, while experienced OLAP users will benefit from advanced tips and practical examples. If you're looking to enhance your analytics skills or explore Essbase for career growth, this resource is for you.

In "Mastering Oracle Scheduler in Oracle 11g Databases", you will unlock the full potential of Oracle Scheduler (DBMS_SCHEDULER), a powerful tool for automating and managing database tasks. This book provides a comprehensive guide with practical examples to help you optimize database performance and automate your workflows. What this Book will help me do Understand how to create and manage job schedules using Oracle Scheduler, catering to both simple and complex automation needs. Learn to integrate platform-independent execution of jobs into your Oracle database management strategies. Gain practical insights into debugging, monitoring, and optimizing jobs for enhanced database performance. Explore event-driven scheduling to develop intelligent automation solutions for your business processes. Master resource management techniques to handle large-scale job scheduling effectively. Author(s) Ronald Rood is a seasoned database administrator and developer specializing in Oracle technologies. With extensive experience in database performance tuning and automation, Ronald shares practical insights and expert guidance in his writing. His passion for teaching complex concepts in an engaging manner makes his books valuable resources for professionals. Who is it for? This book is ideal for Oracle Database administrators and developers who want to advance their automation and scheduler management skills. With a basic understanding of Oracle Database Management and proficiency in SQL and PL/SQL, readers aim to optimize jobs and improve overall performance. It's perfect for those transitioning from tools like cron or DBMS_JOB for more robust scheduling capabilities.

Essential Database Skills--Made Easy! Learn standard database design and management techniques applicable to any type of database. Featuring clear examples using both Microsoft Access and Oracle, Databases: A Beginner's Guide begins by showing you how to use Structured Query Language (SQL) to create and access database objects. Then, you'll discover how to implement logical design using normalization, transform the logical design into a physical database, and handle data and process modeling. You'll also get details on database security, online analytical processing (OLAP), connecting databases to applications, and integrating XML and object content into databases. Designed for Easy Learning Key Skills & Concepts--Chapter-opening lists of specific skills covered in the chapter Ask the Expert--Q&A sections filled with bonus information and helpful tips Try This--Hands-on exercises that show you how to apply your skills Notes--Extra information related to the topic being covered Self Tests--Chapter-ending quizzes to test your knowledge