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Oracle 10g Database Administrator: Implementation and Administration

Author: Gavin Powell

Oracle 10g: Database Administrator: Implementation and Administration (DBA1) uses the most current database release from Oracle to provide thorough coverage of an Oracle database through the day-to-day duties of a database administrator. This real-world approach, combined with topics ranging from initialization parameters and table space storage to data integrity, constraints, and user profiles, provides good preparation for the update Oracle certification exam, Database Fundamentals I (#1Z0-041). In addition to extensive review material, the end of chapter content also includes comprehensive coverage of the exam objectives and exam-like practice questions.

Table of Contents:

1. Oracle Architecture Overview
2. Tools and Architecture
3. Creating an Oracle Instance
4. Oracle Physical Architecture and Data Dictionary Views
5. Basic Storage Concepts and Settings
6. The Basics of Querying a Database
7. Basic Table Management
8. Advanced Table Management
9. Constraints, Indexes, and Other Specialized Objects
10. Basic Data Management
11. Advanced Data Management
12. Security Management
13. Performance Monitoring
14. Proactive Maintenance
15. Backup and Recovery

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Advanced Perl Programming

Author: Simon Cozens

With a worldwide community of users and more than a milliondedicated programmers, Perl has proven to be the mosteffective language for the latest trends in computing andbusiness.

Every programmer must keep up with the latest tools andtechniques. This updated version of Advanced PerlProgramming from O'Reilly gives you the essential knowledgeof the modern Perl programmer. Whatever your current levelof Perl expertise, this book will help you push your skillsto the next level and become a more accomplished programmer.

O'Reilly's most high level Perl tutorial to date, AdvancedPerl Programming, 2nd Edition teaches you all the complextechniques for production-ready Perl programs. Thiscompletely updated guide clearly explains concepts such asintrospection, overriding built-ins, extending Perl's OOmodel, and testing your code for greater stability.

Other topics include:
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