Oracle SQL By Example (Paperback)

Alice Rischert

ISBN 10: 0137142838 / ISBN 13: 9780137142835

Published by Pearson Education (US), Upper Saddle River, 2009

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Paperback. The book.has enough depth for even a seasoned professional to pick up enough tips to pay back the price of the book many times over. Dr. Paul Dorsey, President, Dulcian, Inc., Oracle Magazine PL/SQL Developer of the Year 2007, and President Emeritus, New York Oracle Users Group This is a fascinating guide into the world of Oracle SQL with an abundance of well-collected examples. Without a doubt, this book is helpful to beginners and experts alike who seek alternative ways to resolve advanced scenarios.Oleg Voskoboynikov, Ph.D., Database Architect The Worlds #1 Hands-On Oracle SQL WorkbookFully Updated for Oracle 11g Crafted for hands-on learning and tested in classrooms worldwide, this book illuminates in-depth every Oracle SQL technique youll need. From the simplest query fundamentals to regular expressions and with newly added coverage of Oracles powerful new SQL Developer tool, you will focus on the tasks that matter most. Hundreds of step-by-step, guided lab exercises will systematically strengthen your expertise in writing effective, high-performance SQL. Along the way, youll acquire a powerful arsenal of useful skillsand an extraordinary library of solutions for your real-world challenges with Oracle SQL. Coverage includes 100% focused on Oracle SQL for Oracle 11 g, todays #1 database platformnot generic SQL! Master all core SQL techniques including every type of join such as equijoins, self joins, and outer joins Understand Oracle functions in depth, especially character, number, date, timestamp, interval, conversion, aggregate, regular expressions, analytical, and more Practice all types of subqueries, such as correlated and scalar subqueries, and learn about set operators and hierarchical queries Build effective queries and learn fundamental Oracle SQL Developer and SQL*Plus skills Make the most of the Data Dictionary and create tables, views, indexes, and sequences Secure databases using Oracle privileges, roles, and synonyms Explore Oracle 11 gs advanced data warehousing features Learn many practical tips about performance optimization, security, and architectural solutions Avoid common pitfalls and understand and solve common mistakes For every database developer, administrator, designer, or architect, regardless of experience! No other SQL book offers the volume of examples and exercises that the author provides in this book. Further, the author offers a Web site that allows readers to download end-of-chapter solutions and sample data. The books approach lends itself to both self-study and in-classroom use. The lab-style exercises are accompanied by detailed explanation. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Oracle SQL By Example (Paperback)
• Publisher: Pearson Education (US), Upper Saddle River
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0137142838
• ISBN 13: 9780137142835
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 4th Edition
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

“The book...has enough depth for even a seasoned professional to pick up enough tips to pay back the price of the book

many times over.”

–Dr. Paul Dorsey, President, Dulcian, Inc., Oracle Magazine PL/SQL Developer of the Year 2007, and President

Emeritus, New York Oracle Users Group 

 

“This is a fascinating guide into the world of Oracle SQL with an abundance of well-collected examples. Without a doubt, this

book is helpful to beginners and experts alike who seek alternative ways to resolve advanced scenarios.”–Oleg Voskoboynikov, Ph.D., Database Architect

 

The World’s #1 Hands-On Oracle SQL Workbook–Fully Updated for Oracle 11g

 

Crafted for hands-on learning and tested in classrooms worldwide, this book illuminates in-depth every Oracle SQL technique you’ll need. From the simplest query fundamentals to regular expressions and with newly added coverage of Oracle’s powerful new SQL Developer tool, you will focus on the tasks that matter most. Hundreds of step-by-step, guided lab exercises will systematically strengthen your expertise in writing effective, high-performance SQL. Along the way, you’ll acquire a powerful arsenal of useful skills–and an extraordinary library of solutions for your real-world challenges with Oracle SQL.

 

Coverage includes

 

• 100% focused on Oracle SQL for Oracle 11 g, today’s #1 database platform–not “generic” SQL!
• Master all core SQL techniques including every type of join such as equijoins, self joins, and outer joins
• Understand Oracle functions in depth, especially character, number, date, timestamp, interval, conversion, aggregate, regular expressions, analytical, and more
• Practice all types of subqueries, such as correlated and scalar subqueries, and learn about set operators and hierarchical queries
• Build effective queries and learn fundamental Oracle SQL Developer and SQL*Plus skills
• Make the most of the Data Dictionary and create tables, views, indexes, and sequences
• Secure databases using Oracle privileges, roles, and synonyms
• Explore Oracle 11 g’s advanced data warehousing features
• Learn many practical tips about performance optimization, security, and architectural solutions
• Avoid common pitfalls and understand and solve common mistakes
• For every database developer, administrator, designer, or architect, regardless of experience!

About the Author

Alice Rischert, formerly chair of Columbia University’s Database Application Development and Design program, has taught classes in Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, and database design to hundreds of students. Ms. Rischert’s wide-ranging technology experience encompasses systems integration, database architecture, and project management for a number of companies in the United States, Europe, and Asia. Ms. Rischert has presented on SQL and PL/SQL topics at Oracle conferences and has worked with Oracle since version 5.