This crash course will bring you up to speed on Oracle DBMS basics for versions 8.x through 9.x, and provide you with an overview of Oracle10g's new tools and features.
Oracle often comes head to head with SQL Server and DB2 in DBMS evaluations. While Oracle's price tag may be higher, many users claim its functionality is preferred over that of its competitors, particularly in large-enterprise environments. Judge for yourself. This crash course will help you research Oracle technologies or get started with your own Oracle DBMS. It will bring you up to speed on Oracle DBMS basics for versions 8.x through 9.x, and provide you with an overview of Oracle10g's new tools and features.
Is Oracle right for you?
Before you invest your time and money in Oracle, make sure you know what you're talking about. The following resources will help you find your way through the sea of Oracle terms and acronyms.
Are you a self-dubbed Oracle newbie? Are you in the early stages of your Oracle research? Seeking some quick answers to your tough questions? Here's a list of beginning Oracle resources, including tutorials, expert technical advice and FAQs.
Oracle8i, 9i, 10g... what do all the numbers mean? Get product details, version comparisons and an overview of Oracle tools and features here.
Which applications benefit from Oracle9i RAC?
Many users are torn about which DBMS is best -- Oracle, SQL Server, DB2 or another option. One offers advanced functionality with a high price, another is cheaper but may limit you to smaller projects. Read the debates and comparisons among the DBMS solutions.
So you've chosen Oracle -- now what? You need to make sure you properly design and install your DBMS. The following resources will help you determine storage and sizing requirements, initiate design plans and identify installation best practices.
How much memory will Oracle use?
On what Windows platforms will 9i run?
The job of a DBA is never done. They have to consider security, performance, availability, backup and recovery, migrations and so on -- and many of these tasks have to be performed on a daily basis. The following list will give you some quick insights into the job of an Oracle DBA.
Analyzing and monitoring performance, disk space, etc.
Choosing Oracle for your DBMS needs means making a long-term investment in that vendor and its products. Upgrades are necessary to keep up with the latest and greatest technologies. The following resources will help you determine why and how to upgrade your DBMS.
Feeling stumped by your Oracle research, installation or administration? The following resources may come in handy.