Beginning SQL Server 2012 Administration provides the essential skills and knowledge needed to begin a successful career as an SQL Server database administrator. It's an ideal book for those new to database administration, as well for those moving to SQL Server from other database brands such as Oracle and IBM DB2. SQL Server is more than just a database. It's situated within a larger context that includes solutions for reporting, for integrating data from other systems, for business intelligence and analysis, and more. Beginning SQL Server 2012 Administration paints the big picture to help you understand SQL Server's place in the grand scheme. Then you'll move into the nuts and bolts of installing the product, learning the management tools at your disposal, creating your first database, and maintaining that database in an ongoing state of readiness. Beginning SQL Server 2012 Administration goes beyond teaching just the core competencies of effective database administration. You will also learn the latest trends in SQL Server such as virtualizing and consolidating of servers, and using SQL Server in the cloud as a service. Administrators experienced on other platforms will find insight from comparisons of key features between SQL Server and other platforms. Beginning SQL Server 2012 Administration lays an excellent foundation for success as an SQL Server database administrator. Provides the essentials of successful SQL Server administration Covers the latest trends such as virtualization and cloud computing Paints the big picture of Microsoft's data platform

This book provides a comprehensive guide to the advanced features of PL/SQL, Oracle's procedural extension for SQL. It is especially designed for developers looking to master complex concepts, optimize code, and prepare for the Oracle 11g Advanced PL/SQL Professional certification (1Z0-146). Through clear explanations, practical examples, and exercises, you will advance your skills effectively. What this Book will help me do Master the use of advanced PL/SQL interface methods for robust database interactions. Implement Virtual Private Database settings with Fine Grained Access Control. Effectively use collections and data caching techniques to optimize your programs. Apply techniques to protect PL/SQL code from various security vulnerabilities, including injections. Implement result caching strategies and learn performance tuning methods to enhance application efficiency. Author(s) Saurabh K. Gupta is an experienced database professional specializing in Oracle technologies, with a focus on advanced PL/SQL development and optimization. He brings years of hands-on expertise to his writing, making complex subjects accessible for developers. In this book, he combines practical knowledge with certification-focused insights to guide readers towards programming excellence. Who is it for? This book is designed for PL/SQL programmers who have intermediate experience and are aiming to elevate their skills to a professional level. If you are preparing for the Oracle 1Z0-146 Professional certification or wish to deepen your understanding of advanced PL/SQL topics, this guide is ideal for you. A foundational knowledge of PL/SQL programming is assumed to fully benefit from the content.

This practical guide to Oracle E-Business Suite Release 12 development equips you with the skills to build robust extensions for the suite. Through over 60 illustrated recipes, the book demystifies creating forms, managing workflows, configuring personalization settings, and deploying your solutions effectively. What this Book will help me do Understand the architecture and file structure of Oracle E-Business Suite and how to configure it efficiently. Develop and personalize application forms with advanced components like tabs and dropdowns. Write, log, and execute concurrent programs to support enhanced functionality. Build and manage workflows triggered by business events using Oracle Workflow tools. Create and test customized extensions to enhance application functionality and user experience. Author(s) Andy Penver is a seasoned Oracle professional with extensive experience in the implementation, extension, and support of Oracle E-Business Suite. With his hands-on technical expertise, Andy has successfully delivered large-scale Oracle projects and deeply understands real-world development challenges. His accessible writing style aims to empower readers with the knowledge to build impactful solutions. Who is it for? This guide is ideal for IT professionals responsible for supporting Oracle E-Business Suite implementation or development. It's also a great resource for software developers looking to build extensions or enhance their knowledge on Oracle E-Business Suite. No prior expertise is required, making it accessible to both beginners and seasoned developers seeking to refine their skills.

Discover how to effectively develop and manage business processes using the Oracle BPM Suite 11g. Packed with advanced recipes, this book guides you through creating robust, human-centric workflows and integrating them with key SOA components. From modeling to deployment, this resourceful guide takes you step-by-step through all critical stages of BPM development, ensuring optimal outcomes. What this Book will help me do Master the essentials of Oracle BPM Suite 11g and apply them to create business solutions. Learn to model and implement Business Processes effectively using BPMN standards. Understand the intricacies of integrating Decision Components and Human Tasks for interactive workflow design. Acquire skills in deploying and managing process runtimes for continuous improvement. Gain proficiency in using Process Simulations to optimize and analyze BPM processes. Author(s) Vivek Acharya is an experienced author and technologist specializing in Oracle technologies. With a technical approach and years of hands-on industry experience, Vivek shares his extensive knowledge through a practical yet approachable teaching style, aimed at empowering developers and architects to master complex solutions. Who is it for? This book is designed for developers, architects, and designers involved with Oracle SOA or Fusion Applications who desire to advance their BPM expertise. If you possess foundational knowledge of BPM or work with Oracle technologies and seek practical insights into creating efficient BPM solutions, this guide is tailored for you.

Beginning SQL Server 2012 for Developers is the perfect book for developers new to SQL Server and planning to create and deploy applications against Microsoft's market-leading database system for the Windows platform. Now in its third edition, the book is enhanced to cover the very latest developments in SQL Server 2012. Also new in the book is coverage of the no-cost Express Edition. Whether you have no knowledge of databases, or have knowledge of desktop databases such as Microsoft Access, or even come from another brand such as Oracle Database, Beginning SQL Server 2012 for Developers provides the insights to get up and running with SQL Server 2012. Within the book, there are plenty of examples of tasks that developers routinely perform. You'll learn to create tables and indexes, and best practices for securing your valuable data. You'll learn design tradeoffs and find out how to make sound decisions resulting in scalable databases and maintainable code. Beginning SQL Server 2012 for Developers takes you through the entire database development process, from installing the software to creating a database to writing the code to connect to that database and move data in and out. By the end of the book, you'll be able to design and create solid and reliable database solutions using SQL Server 2012. Takes you through the entire database application development lifecycle Includes brand new coverage of SQL Server 2012 features Introduces the freely-available Express Edition

Implement Proven Database Optimization Solutions Systematically identify and eliminate database performance problems with help from Oracle Certified Master Richard Niemiec. Filled with real-world case studies and best practices, Oracle Database 11g Release 2 Performance Tuning Tips & Techniques details the latest monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimization methods. Find out how to find and fix bottlenecks, configure storage devices, execute effective queries, and develop bug-free SQL and PL/SQL code. Testing, reporting, and security enhancements are also covered in this Oracle Press guide. Properly index and partition Oracle Database 11 g Release 2 Work with Oracle Exadata and Oracle Exalogic Elastic Cloud Efficiently manage disk drives, RAID arrays, and memory Tune queries with Oracle SQL hints and the TRACE utility Troubleshoot databases using V$ views and X$ tables Distribute workload using Oracle Real Application Testing Generate reports using Oracle's Statspack and Automatic Workload Repository tools Use sar, vmstat, and iostat to monitor system statistics “This is a timely update of Rich’s classic book on Oracle Database performance tuning to cover hot new topics like Oracle Database 11g Release 2 and Oracle Exadata. This is a must-have for DBAs moving to these new products.” --Andrew Mendelsohn, Senior Vice President, Oracle Database Server Technologies

"IBM DB2 9.7 Advanced Application Developer Cookbook" is your guide to mastering advanced techniques for database application development with IBM DB2. This practical book provides over 70 hands-on recipes that cover everything from performance tuning to utilizing the latest DB2 features. By diving into these solutions, you will be able to design secure, robust, and cutting-edge DB2 applications. What this Book will help me do Implement and leverage new features of DB2 9.7 for enhanced application development. Apply performance tuning techniques to improve the efficiency of your database applications. Design secure DB2 applications while understanding advanced security configurations. Migrate Oracle database objects to DB2, enabling Oracle application support on DB2. Utilize advanced DB2 capabilities such as pureXML efficiently for Web 2.0 and SOA integrations. Author(s) The author is a seasoned database professional with extensive experience in IBM DB2 development and administration. Having worked on numerous high-profile DB2 applications, their expertise spans the full application lifecycle, from design to optimization. They present complex technical concepts in a clear and approachable way, ensuring that readers can easily grasp and apply advanced database techniques. Who is it for? This book is ideal for professional IBM DB2 developers who wish to deepen their expertise in advanced application development. It's suited for individuals with a foundational understanding of DB2 who aim to leverage its powerful features for building robust and optimized applications. If you are tasked with migrating Oracle applications to DB2 or enhancing DB2's performance for high-demand systems, this guide is for you.

Stuck with bugs, performance problems, crashes, data corruption, and puzzling output? If you’re a database programmer or DBA, they’re part of your life. The trick is knowing how to quickly recover from them. This unique, example-packed book shows you how to handle an array of vexing problems when working with MySQL. Written by a principal technical support engineer at Oracle, MySQL Troubleshooting provides the background, tools, and expert steps for solving problems from simple to complex—whether data you thought you inserted doesn’t turn up in a query, or the entire database is corrupt because of a server failure. With this book in hand, you’ll work with more confidence. Understand the source of a problem, even when the solution is simple Handle problems that occur when applications run in multiple threads Debug and fix problems caused by configuration options Discover how operating system tuning can affect your server Use troubleshooting techniques specific to replication issues Get a reference to additional troubleshooting techniques and tools, including third-party solutions Learn best practices for safe and effective troubleshooting—and for preventing problems

PeopleSoft for the Oracle DBA, Second Edition stands on the boundary between the PeopleSoft application and the Oracle database. This new edition of David Kurtz's book is freshly revised, showing how to tame the beast and manage Oracle successfully in a PeopleSoft environment. You'll learn about PeopleSoft's Internet architecture and its use of Oracle's Tuxedo Application Server. You'll find full coverage of key database issues such as indexing, connectivity, and tablespace usage as they apply to PeopleSoft. Kurtz also provides some of the best advice and information to be found anywhere on managing and troubleshooting performance issues in a PeopleSoft environment. The solid coverage of performance troubleshooting is enough by itself to make PeopleSoft for the Oracle DBA a must-have book for any Oracle Database administrator working in support of a PeopleSoft environment. Explains PeopleSoft's technical architecture as it relates to Oracle Database Demonstrates how to instrument and measure the performance of PeopleSoft Provides techniques to troubleshoot and resolve performance problems What you'll learn Understand PeopleSoft's technical architecture and the structure of a PeopleSoft database Measure performance of the various tiers in the application Pinpoint and resolve performance problems within the code Configure server processes for optimal performance Monitor and manage your PeopleSoft installation using Oracle Enterprise Manager Take full advantage of the PeopleTools Performance Monitor that is new in version 8.44 Who this book is for PeopleSoft for the Oracle DBA is written for database administrators charged with supporting a PeopleSoft system, and especially those administrators responsible for troubleshooting and resolving PeopleSoft performance issues. PeopleSoft for the Oracle DBA also appeals to PeopleSoft administrators and developers who desire a better understanding of how PeopleSoft functions in an Oracle Database environment.

Discover how to navigate the intricacies of Oracle Service Bus 11g with this comprehensive cookbook. With practical recipes and hands-on exercises, this guide will help you quickly gain proficiency in leveraging Oracle Service Bus for developing service and message-oriented solutions. Master integration techniques and facilitate efficient service orchestration in your SOA projects. What this Book will help me do Confidently navigate and utilize Oracle Service Bus 11g's development environment. Efficiently design and deploy service-oriented and message-oriented solutions. Implement secure and reliable messaging with built-in configuration settings. Integrate Oracle Service Bus with various transports and heterogeneous systems. Apply best practices for effective service governance within Oracle SOA Suite. Author(s) The authors of this cookbook are seasoned professionals in software integration and development, with years of hands-on experience working with Oracle Service Bus and Oracle SOA Suite. They have a clear and practical approach to teaching, offering readers expert insights and actionable steps. Through their work, they strive to make complex concepts accessible to developers of all backgrounds. Who is it for? This book is perfect for Intermediate SOA developers who aim to enhance their skills in utilizing Oracle Service Bus for developing service and message-oriented solutions. Readers should have a foundational understanding of SOA concepts and Oracle Service Bus to best benefit from the topics covered. It is also ideal for developers striving to deepen their knowledge of integration technologies. If you aim to build scalable and secure integration solutions, this book will be your guide.

Unlock the full potential of your Oracle Database 11gR2 with "Oracle Database 11gR2 Performance Tuning Cookbook." This comprehensive guide provides over 80 practical recipes designed to enhance the performance of your database systems. By following these steps, you'll acquire the skills to not only identify and address performance-related issues but also prevent them proactively, ensuring your database operates at peak efficiency. What this Book will help me do Optimize application design to achieve top-tier performance. Deploy efficient and scalable SQL and PL/SQL for enhanced data handling. Implement proper data structures for optimal storage and indexing. Diagnose and address memory, I/O, and contention bottlenecks. Master database tuning techniques to maintain high performance under varying loads. Author(s) Ciro Fiorillo is an experienced database administrator and performance tuning expert specializing in Oracle databases. With a rich background in database architecture and optimization, Ciro conveys practical knowledge through an engaging and hands-on approach. His teaching focuses on empowering professionals to effectively tackle challenges within database environments. Who is it for? This book is designed for database administrators (DBAs), software developers, and system architects aiming to optimize Oracle Database performance. It suits professionals with varying experience levels, providing accessible insights for newcomers and advanced tips for seasoned practitioners. If you aspire to solve performance issues systematically or design high-performing Oracle-based applications, this book aligns with those goals.

Expert Indexing in Oracle Database 11g is about the one database structure at the heart of almost all performance concerns: the index. Database system performance is one of the top concerns in information technology today. Administrators struggle to keep up with the explosion of access and activity driven by the proliferation of computing into everything from phones to tablets to PCs in our increasingly connected world. At the heart of any good-performing database lies a sound indexing strategy that makes appropriate use of indexing, and especially of the vendor-specific indexing features on offer. Few databases fully exploit the wealth of data access mechanisms provided by Oracle. Expert Indexing in Oracle Database 11g helps by bringing together information indexing and how to use it into one, convenient and blissfully short volume that you can read quickly and have at your fingertips for reference. Learn the different types of indices available and when each is best applied. Recognize when queries aren't using indices as you intend. Manage your indexing for maximum performance. Let Expert Indexing in Oracle Database 11g be your guide to deep mastery of the most fundamental performance optimization structure in Oracle Database. Explains how indices work, how they help, and how they hinder Demystifies the various index choices Describes the database administration chores associated with indices What you'll learn Create an overall indexing strategy to guide your decisions Choose the correct indexing mechanisms for your applications Manage and maintain indices to avoid degradation and preserve efficiency Take better advantage of underused index types such as index-organized tables Choose the appropriate columns to index, with confidence Blend partitioning and materialized views into your indexing strategy Who this book is for Expert Indexing in Oracle Database 11g is for all levels of database administrators and application developers who are struggling with the database performance and scalability challenge. Any database administrator involved with indexing, which is any database administrator period, will appreciate the wealth of advice packed into this gem of a book.

Expert Oracle Application Express Plugins is your “go to” book on the groundbreaking plugin architecture introduced in Oracle Application Express 4.0. Using the new APEX functionality, you can create well-packaged, documented, reusable components and reliably leverage your coding investments across many applications. Components you create can define new item and region types, specify validation processes, and present dynamic actions to client applications. You can design innovative and colorful ways to display information, such as displaying the temperature using an image of a thermometer, or displaying sales velocity in the form of an automotive speedometer. The new plugin architecture is sure to create a tidal wave of creativity. Author Martin D'Souza shows everything you need to know to get started in building and deploying plugins of your own design. You'll learn the underlying architecture, including the APIs used to tie your plugins seamlessly into an Application Express environment. You'll learn about the different types of plugins, and you'll walk through examples of each to ensure that you can create the right type of plugin when you need it. Finally, Expert Oracle Application Express Plugins shows how to work as part of the larger Application Express community by leveraging that community's efforts and by giving back as you deploy your own plugins to the broad audience of Application Express developers. Presents the architecture and APIs available for customizing Application Express Gives clear examples of plugin development, for each type of plugin Helps you work as part of the broader community of plugin developers What you'll learn Understand the APEX plugin architecture Design and develop each of the four types of plugin Debug and troubleshoot plugin-based applications Deploy your plugins to the wider community Make your plugins compatible across different browsers Master the plugin APIs that APEX provides Who this book is for Expert Oracle APEX Plugins is aimed at Oracle Application Express developers wanting to develop reusable components using Application Express's new, plugin architecuture. The book appeals to in-house developers wanting to preserve their investment in writing code by packaging it for convenient reuse in other applications. The book also appeals to commercial software developers who want to write plugins for sale.

Oracle Core: Essential Internals for DBAs and Developers by Jonathan Lewis provides just the essential information about Oracle Database internals that every database administrator needs for troubleshooting—no more, no less. Oracle Database seems complex on the surface. However, its extensive feature set is really built upon upon a core infrastructure resulting from sound architectural decisions made very early on that have stood the test of time. This core infrastructure manages transactions and the ability to commit and roll back changes, protects the integrity of the database, enables backup and recovery, and allows for scalability to thousands of users all accessing the same data. Most performance, backup, and recovery problems that database administrators face on a daily basis can easily be identified through understanding the essential core of Oracle Database architecture that Lewis describes in this book. Provides proven content from a world-renowned performance and troubleshooting expert Emphasizes the significance of internals knowledge to rapid identification of database performance problems Covers the core essentials and does not waste your time with esoterica

Implement a powerful end-to-end SAP administration solution Get peak performance from your SAP ERP infrastructure using the detailed implementation, maintenance, and support information in this comprehensive resource. SAP Basis Administration Handbook, NetWeaver Edition delivers integrated management strategies covering both ABAP and Java stacks. Discover how to deploy components, accurately size throughout, configure Oracle databases, back up your system, and repair performance problems. Career trends, certification requirements, and marketable SAP Basis skills are also discussed in this practical guide. Essential Skills for SAP Professionals: Plan, prepare, and install SAP NetWeaver Application Server Set up, configure, and troubleshoot Java and ABAP stacks Establish server infrastructure and efficiently balance workloads Incorporate transport management and software logistics Resolve performance issues and startup problems Access SAP support infrastructure through SAP Service Marketplace Manage and back up Oracle databases using BR*TOOLS Perform system copies, stack upgrades, and OS/DB migrations

The Essential Guide to SQL Statement Optimization Written by Oracle ACE Director and MySQL expert Ronald Bradford, Effective MySQL: Optimizing SQL Statements is filled with detailed explanations and practical examples that can be applied immediately to improve database and application performances. Featuring a step-by-step approach to SQL optimization, this Oracle Press book helps you to analyze and tune problematic SQL statements. Identify the essential analysis commands for gathering and diagnosing issues Learn how different index theories are applied and represented in MySQL Plan and execute informed SQL optimizations Create MySQL indexes to improve query performance Master the MySQL query execution plan Identify key configuration variables that impact SQL execution and performance Apply the SQL optimization lifecycle to capture, identify, confirm, analyze, and optimize SQL statements and verify the results Improve index utilization with covering indexes and partial indexes Learn hidden performance tips for improving index efficiency and simplifying SQL statements

Master Application Development in a Mixed-Platform Environment Build powerful database applications in a mixed environment using the detailed information in this Oracle Press guide. Oracle Database 11g & MySQL 5.6 Developer Handbook lays out programming strategies and best practices for seamlessly operating between the two platforms. Find out how to migrate databases, port SQL dialects, work with Oracle MySQL databases, and configure effective queries. Security, monitoring, and tuning techniques are also covered in this comprehensive volume. Understand Oracle Database 11 g and MySQL 5.6 architecture Convert databases between platforms and ensure transactional integrity Create tables, sequences, indexes, views, and user accounts Build and debug PL/SQL, SQL*Plus, SQL/PSM, and MySQL Monitor scripts Execute complex queries and handle numeric and date mathematics Merge data from source tables and set up virtual directories

Master Oracle Hyperion Financial Management Consolidate financial data and maintain a scalable compliance framework with expert instruction from an Oracle ACE. Oracle Hyperion Financial Management Tips & Techniques provides advanced, time-saving procedures not documented in user manuals or help files. Find out how to configure Oracle Hyperion Financial Management, import and reconcile data, deliver dynamic business reports, and automate administrative tasks. Stragegies for supporting, testing, and tuning your application are also covered in this comprehensive Oracle Press guide. Establish objectives and develop an effective rollout plan Set up and customize Oracle Hyperion Financial Management Create rules using VBScript and the Calculation Manager feature of Oracle Hyperion Foundation Services Load, test, and reconcile your data with Oracle Data Integrator and Oracle Hyperion Financial Data Quality Management Design, update, and distribute Web-based business reports Integrate content from Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint using SmartView Work with the Lifecycle Management feature of Oracle Hyperion Foundation Services Identify and resolve performance, design, and capacity problems

This is the only practical, hands-on guide available to database administrators to secure their Oracle databases. This book will help the DBA to assess their current level of risk as well as their existing security posture. It will then provide practical, applicable knowledge to appropriately secure the Oracle database. The only practical, hands-on guide for securing your Oracle database published by independent experts. Your Oracle database does not exist in a vacuum, so this book shows you how to securely integrate your database into your enterprise.

Master Oracle Real Application Clusters Maintain a dynamic enterprise computing infrastructure with expert instruction from an Oracle ACE. Oracle Database 11g Oracle Real Application Clusters Handbook, Second Edition has been fully revised and updated to cover the latest tools and features. Find out how to prepare your hardware, deploy Oracle Real Application Clusters, optimize data integrity, and integrate seamless failover protection. Troubleshooting, performance tuning, and application development are also discussed in this comprehensive Oracle Press guide. Install and configure Oracle Real Application Clusters Configure and manage diskgroups using Oracle Automatic Storage Management Work with services, voting disks, and Oracle Clusterware Repository Look under the hood of the Cache Fusion and Global Resource Directory operations in Oracle Real Applications Clusters Explore the internal workings of backup and recovery in Oracle Real Application Clusters Employ workload balancing and the Transparent Application Failover feature of an Oracle database Get complete coverage of Stretch Clusters, also known as Metro Clusters Troubleshoot Oracle Clusterware using the most advanced diagnostics available Develop custom Oracle Real Application Clusters applications

Performance problems are rarely "problems" per se. They are more often "crises" during which you're pressured for results by a manager standing outside your cubicle while your phone rings with queries from the help desk. You won't have the time for a leisurely perusal of the manuals, nor to lean back and read a book on theory. What you need in that situation is a book of solutions, and solutions are precisely what Oracle Database 11g Performance Tuning Recipes delivers. Oracle Database 11g Performance Tuning Recipes is a ready reference for database administrators in need of immediate help with performance issues relating to Oracle Database. The book takes an example-based approach, wherein each chapter covers a specific problem domain. Within each chapter are "recipes," showing by example how to perform common tasks in that chapter's domain. Solutions in the recipes are backed by clear explanations of background and theory from the author team. Whatever the task, if it's performance-related, you'll probably find a recipe and a solution in this book. Provides proven solutions to real-life Oracle performance problems Offers relevant background and theory to support each solution Written by a team of experienced database administrators successful in their careers What you'll learn Optimize the use of memory and storage Monitor performance and troubleshoot problems Identify and improve poorly-performing SQL statements Adjust the most important optimizer parameters to your advantage Create indexes that get used and make a positive impact upon performance Automate and stabilize using key features such as SQL Tuning Advisor and SQL Plan Baselines Who this book is for Oracle Database 11g Performance Tuning Recipes is aimed squarely at Oracle Database administrators. The book especially appeals to those administrators desiring to have at their side a ready-to-go set of solutions to common database performance problems.

Delve into the comprehensive world of Oracle E-Business Suite 12 Financials with this practical cookbook. This book equips you with 50+ expert recipes, designed to simplify your daily interactions with EBS financials. Learn step-by-step how to navigate core financial modules, and gain a thorough understanding of the integration points between them. What this Book will help me do Navigate through core Oracle E-Business Suite 12 Financials modules and understand their key functionalities. Streamline financial operations by implementing recipes that mirror real-world business scenarios. Acquire expertise in handling items, suppliers, invoices, assets, customers, and ledgers. Master the end-to-end processes from purchasing to payments, and from sales to receivables. Produce accurate financial reports by managing sub-ledger transactions and period closures effectively. Author(s) Yemi Onigbode, a seasoned expert in Oracle E-Business Suite, brings years of experience to this comprehensive guide. With a background in financial systems and implementation, Yemi's approach in this book is practical and insightful. His focus on scenario-based learning ensures that readers gain actionable skills applicable to their daily work. Who is it for? This book is ideal for Oracle EBS Financials specialists, business analysts, functional consultants, and system accountants aiming to expand their understanding of EBS financial modules. It is equally beneficial for novice professionals seeking to acquaint themselves with the functionalities of EBS financials in real-world business contexts.

Throughout history, advances in technology have come in spurts. A single great idea can often spur rapid change as the idea takes hold and is propagated, often in totally unexpected directions. Exadata embodies such a change in how we think about and manage relational databases. The key change lies in the concept of offloading SQL processing to the storage layer. That concept is a huge win, and its implementation in the form of Exadata is truly a game changer. Expert Oracle Exadata will give you a look under the covers at how the combination of hardware and software that comprise Exadata actually work. Authors Kerry Osborne, Randy Johnson, and Tanel Pöder share their real-world experience, gained through multiple Exadata implementations with the goal of opening up the internals of the Exadata platform. This book is intended for readers who want to understand what makes the platform tick and for whom—"how" it does what it is does is as important as what it does. By being exposed to the features that are unique to Exadata, you will gain an understanding of the mechanics that will allow you to fully benefit from the advantages that the platform provides. Will changes the way you think about managing SQL performance and processing Provides a roadmap to laying out the Exadata platform to best support your existing systems Dives deeply into the internals, removing the "black box" mystique and showing how Exadata actually works What you'll learn Configure Exadata from the ground up Optimize for mixed OLTP/DW workloads Migrate large data sets from existing systems Connect Exadata to external systems Support consolidation stratigies using the Resource Manager Configure high-availability features of Exadata, including real application clusters (RAC) and automatic storage management (ASM) Apply tuning strategies utilizing the unique features of Exadata Who this book is for Expert Oracle Exadata is for database administrators and developers who want to understand what makes Exadata unique so that they can take advantage of all the platform has to offer. It is also for anyone who needs to plan and execute migrations of systems to the Exadata platform. Finally, the book will be invaluable to those who support and maintain such systems.

Master the XML Programming Features in Oracle Database 11 g Develop, debug, and administer data-backed XML applications using the expert instruction and best practices in this Oracle Press guide. Oracle Database 11g: Building Oracle XML DB Applications discusses the latest development tools, technologies, and components. Find out how to set up Oracle XML Database (Oracle XML DB), build XML applications in Oracle JDeveloper 11 g, work with XSLT stylesheets, and incorporate full-text search. Troubleshooting, performance tuning, and security are also covered in this comprehensive resource. Create, store, and query XML types using Oracle XML DB Load XML documents into relational tables and define SQL views Parse and validate schema with Oracle XDK for Java and PL/SQL packages Merge documents, generate reports, and transform data using XSLT Construct applications from Oracle XML DB Web services Use Oracle JDeveloper 11 g to design and deploy XML applications Integrate Oracle Text and Oracle Secure Enterprise Search features Streamline the development process using Oracle Application Express

Expert PL/SQL Practices is a book of collected wisdom on PL/SQL programming from some of the best and the brightest in the field. Each chapter is a deep-dive into a specific problem, technology, or feature set that you'll face as a PL/SQL programmer. Each author has chosen their topic out of the strong belief that what they share can make a positive difference in the quality and scalability of code that you write. The path to mastery begins with syntax and the mechanics of writing statements to make things happen. If you've reached that point with PL/SQL, then let the authors of Expert PL/SQL Practices show you how to combine syntax and mechanics with features and techniques to really make the language sing. You'll learn to do more with less effort, to write code that scales and performs well, and to eliminate and avoid defects. These authors are passionate about PL/SQL and the power it places at your disposal. They want you to succeed, to know all that PL/SQL can offer. Let Expert PL/SQL Practices open your eyes to the full power of Oracle's world-class language for the database engine. Goes beyond the manual to cover good techniques and best practices Delivers knowledge usually gained only by hard experience Covers the functionality that distinguishes PL/SQL as a powerful and scalable programming language for deploying logic inside the database engine