Oracle Dba: Interactive Workbook

*Hands-on learning system that's fast, easy and web-charged!

*FREE Access to Interactive Oracle DBA Training Web Site

*Experience Oracle database administration-now!

*No Oracle DBA experience necessary

*Introduces core Oracle DBA topics

*Real-life labs and "Test Your Thinking" Q&As Foreword by Dr. Arthur M. Langer. Experience Oracle database administration now! This integrated book-and-Web learning solution teaches core Oracle DBA skills you need, hands-on, through real-world labs, exercises, Q&As, and a Web-based training site. You'll experience aspects of day-to-day Oracle database administration, including managing the database and its physical layout, ensuring security and data integrity, providing for backups, and more. Your free Web-based training module includes a Virtual Study Lounge where you can interact with other learners, discover new interactive Q&As, and get book updates. Every Prentice Hall Interactive Workbook is fully integrated with its own exclusive Web site, giving you all this and more:

*"Test Your Thinking" solutions and explanations

*Author's Corner: A multipurpose area for author notes and errata

*Additional self-review questions with instant feedback

*An exclusive Virtual Study Lounge where you can interact with other learners! Experience the skills you need! Melanie Caffrey and Douglas Scherer are experienced Oracle database professionals who together have taught hundreds of students in Oracle database technology. Benefit from their combined knowledge and experience. You'll learn hands-on, through practical exercises, self-review questions, and real-world answers. Exclusive "Test Your Thinking" exercises lead you to a practiced understanding of the subject.

*100s of activities cover real-world tasks that really matter!

*Dozens of self-review questions and answers solidify your understanding!

Melanie Caffrey: Before entering the world of Oracle and database technology in general, Melanie Caffrey was a researcher, first for the academic world in Colorado, then for the corporate world in New York. The desire to explore a new career path led her to Columbia University's Computer Technology and Applications (CTA) Program, which ultimately changed her life. Shortly before finishing at Columbia, she began developing applications using SAP technology with an Oracle database. Additionally, she enjoys spending a semester or two, here and there, teaching the class that is the foundation for this book and, occasionally, introductory courses in SQL and the Oracle Server, to the students at Columbia University's CTA program.

Douglas Scherer: Douglas Scherer (Chauncey and OCP certified) is president of Core Paradigm (www.coreparadigm.com); providing consulting, guidance, and formal training solutions primarily to Oracle users. He is a frequent speaker at conferences and user group meetings internationally and has appeared in Visions of the New Millennium, a series seen on PBS and its affiliates. Mr. Scherer's 12 years of IT and database experience has spanned analysis, design, implementation, database management, and project management. He is lead author of Oracle 8i Tops and Techniques, contributing editor to the Oracle Designer Handbook, 2nd edition, and has articles in Oracle Magazine. Mr. Scherer is an instructor in Columbia University's CTA program and for three years held the position of Chair of the Database Track.