Oracle Exadata Recipes takes an example-based, problem/solution approach in showing how to size, install, configure, manage, monitor, optimize, and migrate Oracle database workloads on and to the Oracle Exadata Database Machine. Whether you're an Oracle Database administrator, Unix/Linux administrator, storage administrator, network administrator, or Oracle developer, Oracle Exadata Recipes provides effective and proven solutions to accomplish a wide variety of tasks on the Exadata Database Machine. You can feel confident using the reliable solutions that are demonstrated in this book in your enterprise Exadata environment. Managing Oracle Exadata is unlike managing a traditional Oracle database. Oracle's Exadata Database Machine is a pre-configured engineered system comprised of hardware and software, built to deliver extreme performance for Oracle Database workloads. Exadata delivers extreme performance by offering an optimally balanced hardware infrastructure with fast components at each layer of the engineered technology stack, as well as a unique set of Oracle software features designed to leverage the high-performing hardware infrastructure by reducing I/O demands. Let Oracle Exadata Recipes help you translate your existing Oracle Database knowledge into the exciting new growth area that is Oracle Exadata. Helps extend your Oracle Database skillset to the fast-growing, Exadata platform Presents information on managing Exadata in a helpful, example-based format Clearly explains unique Exadata software and hardware features What you'll learn Install and configure Exadata Manage your Exadata hardware infrastructure Monitor and troubleshoot performance issues Manage smart scan and cell offload processing Take advantage of Hybrid Columnar Compression Deploy Smart Flash Cache and Smart Flash Logging Ensure the health of your Exadata environment Who this book is for Oracle Exadata Recipes is for Oracle Database administrators, Unix/Linux administrators, storage administrators, backup administrators, network administrators, and Oracle developers who want to quickly learn to develop effective and proven solutions without reading through a lengthy manual scrubbing for techniques. Readers in a hurry will appreciate the recipe format that sets up solutions to common tasks as the centerpiece of the book.

Implement the Full Spectrum of Oracle E-Business Suite Financial Applications Maintain an integrated, customer-focused financial computing framework that meets global business requirements while lowering total cost of ownership. Oracle E-Business Suite Financials Handbook, Third Edition offers fully updated coverage of the latest applications and modules. Find out how to enforce robust accounting rules, establish workflow, manage invoices and inventory, create budgets and forecasts, and secure your corporate assets. This Oracle Press guide thoroughly explains how to deploy custom Web applications, automate tax reporting, and incorporate Oracle Fusion Applications. Centralize financial data with Oracle General Ledger and Oracle Subledger Accounting Track invoices and payments through Oracle Receivables and Oracle Payables Forecast cash requirements and manage portfolios with Oracle Treasury Increase liquidity and profitability using Oracle Cash Management Establish asset depreciation schedules and handle leases and warranty information with Oracle Assets Use Oracle Purchasing and Oracle Inventory to optimize supply chain efficiency Handle procurement and billing information using Oracle Projects and Oracle Order Management Employ the all-new Oracle E-Business Tax and Oracle Landed Cost Management Leverage Oracle Fusion Applications in a co-existence strategy with Oracle E-Business Suite Financials Implement an end-to-end disaster recovery strategy

Oracle 11g Anti-hacker's Cookbook is your comprehensive guide to fortify your Oracle database against potential threats. Through over fifty practical recipes, you'll discover proven methodologies for protecting sensitive data and implementing advanced security measures featured in Oracle 11g R2. This book is essential for mastering robust database security practices. What this Book will help me do Effectively configure secure servers and operating systems for Oracle Database setups. Implement encryption using Oracle Cryptographic API and Transparent Data Encryption to secure sensitive data. Develop and deploy a thorough audit strategy utilizing Oracle's built-in auditing tools. Leverage Oracle Vault and Virtual Private Database (VPD) to control access and protect data. Recognize and defend against database attacks, including man-in-the-middle, sniffing, and brute-force scenarios. Author(s) Adrian Neagu is a seasoned Oracle Database expert with extensive experience in database security and performance tuning. He has spent years implementing, securing, and enhancing database systems for organizations all over the world. Adrian is passionate about educating others and distills complex security concepts into straightforward, actionable advice in this book. Who is it for? This book is ideal for Oracle Database Administrators, Security Managers, and Auditors who aim to enhance the security of their Oracle systems and protect sensitive data from threats. If you have a fundamental understanding of database operations and security principles, this book will guide you toward advanced proficiency. It is particularly invaluable for professionals dedicated to preventing unauthorized access and safeguarding data integrity.

An in-depth Oracle Press guide to Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine Written by Oracle ACE Director Mark Rittman, this e-book offers comprehensive coverage of Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine, the best-in-class, preintegrated BI platform. After an overview of the product and its capabilities, you’ll get complete details on installation, configuration, administration, maintenance, and creation of the in-memory adaptive data mart that powers the “speed-of-thought” dashboards. Expert tips for integrating with both Oracle and non-Oracle enterprise data sources are included. Enable your organization to analyze large amounts of data via rich, visual dashboards using Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine and this Oracle Press guide.

Master Oracle Business Intelligence 11 g Reports and Dashboards Deliver meaningful business information to users anytime, anywhere, on any device, using Oracle Business Intelligence 11g. Written by Oracle ACE Director Mark Rittman, Oracle Business Intelligence 11g Developers Guide fully covers the latest BI report design and distribution techniques. Find out how to execute effective queries, build accurate models, use scorecards and KPIs, create dynamic reports, set up dashboards, and publish to smartphones and wireless devices. This Oracle Press guide contains comprehensive details on Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine, the best-in-class, preintegrated BI platform. Install or upgrade to Oracle Business Intelligence 11g Develop and manage custom Oracle Business Intelligence repositories Access relational, file, and multidimensional data sources Design print-quality reports with Oracle Business Intelligence Publisher Create web-enabled analyses, dashboards, and visualizations Integrate with other applications using Oracle Business Intelligence 11g Action Framework Employ authentication, authorization, and row-level security Configure and deploy Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine

Master Oracle’s PeopleSoft PeopleTools Data Administration and Upgrade Toolset Maximize data integrity, maintain peak application performance, and keep your PeopleSoft environment up to date. PeopleSoft PeopleTools Data Management and Upgrade Handbook explains the latest techniques and provides best practices, case studies, and programming examples. Find out how to develop and deploy data mover scripts, audit database health, apply patches, and generate project comparison reports. This Oracle Press guide offers thorough coverage of Oracle’s PeopleSoft life cycle management tools. Understand PeopleSoft PeopleTools architecture Manage metadata using PeopleSoft Application Designer Create and execute PeopleSoft Data Mover scripts Learn how to use PeopleSoft Data Archive Manager Read best practices for applying updates, patches, and fixes Implement PeopleSoft change control features Build automated functional tests Plan and execute application and platform upgrades

Dive into the world of Oracle SOA Suite 11g with this comprehensive administrator's guide. You will learn to effectively manage and secure your Oracle SOA Suite services and applications, from deployment to troubleshooting. This book provides clear, step-by-step instructions on key administrative tasks, ensuring you can confidently handle day-to-day challenges. What this Book will help me do Understand the core principles of managing composite applications and their lifecycle. Automate deployments through configuration plans and optimize performance within SOA environments. Develop skills in troubleshooting exceptions and identifying faults within Oracle SOA Suite. Gain practical knowledge in securing components, managing policies, and configuring MBeans. Master the essential backup and recovery procedures, patching, and scripting techniques for Oracle SOA Suite. Author(s) The authors bring extensive experience in Oracle technologies, particularly in administrative roles within service-oriented architecture environments. They focus on an approachable, clear teaching method, blending theory with practical, actionable insights to equip readers with real-world skills. Who is it for? Ideal for Oracle SOA Suite administrators looking to deepen their expertise, this book is also useful for WebLogic Server admins and developers eager to manage SOA Suite services. Whether you're seasoned in basic SOA administration or starting afresh, this book suits all levels seeking practical knowledge in this domain.

This book is your go-to guide for mastering Oracle Data Integrator 11g through practical, hands-on instructions. You will learn the foundational concepts of data integration using ODI, empowering you to build efficient workflows and handle complex data scenarios confidently. What this Book will help me do Understand the components and architecture of Oracle Data Integrator (ODI). Install and configure ODI using best practices. Design complex workflows and perform data integration tasks with ease. Handle error processing and monitoring with ODI's tools and techniques. Leverage ODI to connect to various data sources like Oracle DB, SQL Server, and XML. Author(s) The authors have extensive experience in data integration and Oracle technologies, bringing over 15 years of combined real-world expertise. Their practical teaching approach focuses on empowering readers to solve real-life data challenges effectively. Who is it for? This book is tailored for software developers, ETL specialists, and database administrators who wish to get hands-on experience with Oracle Data Integrator. Whether you're starting with intermediate database knowledge or transitioning from other ETL tools, this book provides the foundations and advanced topics to enhance your proficiency in data integration.

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.

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

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

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