A book/CD-ROM package on tuning both current Oracle releases and the underlying Solaris, HP-UX, or Sequent Dynix systems they run on, and on optimizing both OLTP and OLAP decision support systems. Presents a systematic approach to tuning Oracle databases based on UNIX, reviews UNIX kernal-related issues, and introduces techniques for tuning memory, processors, and I/O. Also covers optimizing SQL code. The companion CD-ROM contains tuning tools. Assumes basic understanding of SQL, UNIX shell language, and database administration. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

About the Author

AHMED ALOMARI is a Senior Performance Engineer with Oracle Corporation residing in Redwood Shores, California. Mr. Alomari has a tremendous amount of hands-on experience in administrating and tuning large scale UNIX and database systems. He has written many white papers on performance and tuning, and has spoken at several conferences. This book combines Mr. Alomari's personal experiences administrating and tuning large scale systems with his detailed knowledge of both UNIX and Oracle.

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