From the authorized Oracle Press comes a unique volume, packed with undocumented tips and techniques from Oracle experts for maximizing Oracle9i on the Windows 2000 platform. Readers get full coverage of critical high-end features such as clustering and standbys and methods for ensuring high availability, plus full details on all the features new to Oracle9i.

Oracle 8i is a database for the Windows NT/2000 platform. This book begins with looking at the fundamentals of the operating system and installation of Oracle 8i products on Windows NT/2000 and then goes on to cover intermediate and advanced topics such as: architecture: migration; clustering; parallel server; performance monitoring and troubleshooting; and using Oracle Enterprise Manager.

CodeNotes provides the most succinct, accurate, and speedy way for a developer to ramp up on a new technology or language. Unlike other programming books, CodeNotes drills down to the core aspects of a technology, focusing on the key elements needed in order to implement it immediately. It is a unique resource for developers, filling the gap between comprehensive manuals and pocket references. Through real-world examples of PL/SQL queries, stored procedures, triggers, indexing, and more, CodeNotes for Oracle 9i illustrates the complete Oracle database framework, PL/SQL, security, administration, and optimization. Oracle’s integration with Java and support for XML are extensively covered. This edition of CodeNotes includes: • A global overview of this technology and explanation of what problems it can be used to solve • Real-world examples • “How and Why” and “Bugs and Caveats” sections that provide hints, tricks, workarounds, and tips on what should be taken advantage of or avoided • “Design Notes” illustrating many of the common use patterns for Java programs • Instructions and classroom-style tutorials throughout from expert trainers and software developers Visit www.codenotes.com for updates, source code templates, access to message boards, and discussion of specific problems with CodeNotes authors and other developers. Join our nonfiction newsletter by sending a blank e-mail to: [email protected] or visit www.atrandom.com Every CodeNotes title is written and reviewed by a team of commercial software developers and technology experts. See “About the Authors” at the front of the book for more information.

Combining the expertise of two world-renowned RAC experts, Oracle9i RAC is the first-of-its-find reference for RAC and TAF technology.

Here's the book you need to prepare for Exam 1Z0-033: Oracle9i Database: Performance Tuning. This Study Guide provides: In-depth coverage of official exam objectives Practical information on optimizing Oracle9i databases Hundreds of challenging review questions, in the book and on the CD Authoritative coverage of all exam objectives, including: Using Diagnostic and Tuning Tools Monitoring and Managing the Buffer Cache Optimizing Sort Operations Detecting and Resolving Lock Contention Diagnosing Shared Server Performance Issues Using Oracle Blocks Efficiently Tuning SQL Statements Configuring Resource Manager Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.