The Ultimate Resource on Oracle Database 10g

Get thorough coverage of Oracle Database 10g from the most comprehensive reference available, published by Oracle
Press. With in-depth details on all the new features, this powerhouse
resource provides an overview of database architecture and Oracle Grid
Computing technology, and covers SQL, SQL*Plus, PL/SQL, dynamic PL/SQL,
object-oriented features, and Java programming in the Oracle
environment. You’ll also find valuable database administration and
application development techniques, plus an alphabetical reference
covering major Oracle commands, keywords, features, and functions, with
cross-referencing of topics.

• Install Oracle Database 10g or upgrade from an earlier version
• Execute SQL queries
• Perform complex searches easily with regular expression functions
• Implement security measures using Virtual Private Databases (VPDs)
• Move data with SQL*Loader and Data Pump
• Replicate data and aggregations using materialized views
• Execute flashback queries to recover data or see its changes over time
• Create triggers, stored procedures, and packages with PL/SQL
• Develop applications with JDBC and XML
• Work with Oracle Database 10g Real Application Clusters (RAC) and grid technologies
• Take advantage of the new tuning features