Bookwatch, Oct., 2004
indispensible...to personal and professional reference collections...expert commentary...ideal...for decision-makers and IT staff preparing for upgrades or migration

Review
Oracle Database 10g New Features (0072229470; 272 pages; $34.99) by Robert Freeman accessibly explains the advantages of grid computing and the specifics of Oracle Grid Computing technology. Written by Robert Freeman and including expert commentary from world-renowned Oracle guru Jonathan Lewis, this is an ideal resource for decision-makers and IT staff preparing for upgrades or migration.

Book Description
Here is an invaluable overview of all the cutting-edge features of Oracle’s latest database release, Oracle Database 10g. Includes expert commentary throughout from world-renowned Oracle guru Jonathan Lewis. This is an ideal resource for decision-makers and IT staff preparing for upgrades or migration.

Book Info
Details all the revolutionary features and benefits available in Oracle Database 10g. Explains the advantages of grid computing and the specifics of Oracle Grid Computing technology. For decision-makers and IT staff preparing for upgrades or migration. Softcover.

From the Back Cover

Take Full Advantage of Oracle’s New Database Release

Get complete details on all the revolutionary new features and benefits available in Oracle Database 10g. This exclusive Oracle Press book explains the advantages of grid computing and the specifics of Oracle Grid Computing technology. Written by Robert Freeman and including expert commentary throughout from world-renowned Oracle guru Jonathan Lewis, this is an ideal resource for decision-makers and IT staff preparing for upgrades or migration. Inside, find out how to maximize the potential of all the new and improved capabilities, including: The DBUA upgrade interface and the Upgrade Information Tool (UIT) The new SYSAUX tablespace and Automated Storage Management (ASM) features Database Resource Manager and statistics-collection improvements The new job scheduler Tuning enhancements in the wait interface, the SQLAccess Advisor, and SQL Query Virtual Private Database and auditing improvements New RMAN, Flashback, transaction recovery, and Data Guard capabilities New business-intelligence features for data warehousing, data marts, and operational data stores SQL, PL/SQL, and SQL*Plus enhancements

FROM OUR EDITORS

The Barnes & Noble Review
Oracle 10g promises major improvements in value, service quality, and manageability. Whether you￯﾿ﾽre assessing Oracle 10g or implementing it, you￯﾿ﾽll only make the right decisions if you really understand what￯﾿ﾽs new. This book is 100 percent focused on the new stuff.

Robert Freeman systematically reviews Oracle￯﾿ﾽs manageability improvements, from automated statistics collection to online segment compacting. There￯﾿ﾽs a full chapter on performance tuning, including Wait interface enhancements, self-tuning checkpointing; new trace functionality; and sorted hash clusters.

Freeman introduces improvements in auditing and VPN security; availability; business intelligence; application development, and lots more. The book￯﾿ﾽs also spiced with tips and insights from legendary Oracle guru Jonathan Lewis. It￯﾿ﾽs indispensable for every Oracle shop that￯﾿ﾽs even considering an upgrade. Bill Camarda

Bill Camarda is a consultant, writer, and web/multimedia content developer. His 15 books include Special Edition Using Word 2003 and Upgrading & Fixing Networks for Dummies, Second Edition.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Get complete details on all the revolutionary new features and benefits available in Oracle Database 10g. This exclusive Oracle Press book explains the advantages of grid computing and the specifics of Oracle Grid Computing technology. Written by Robert Freeman and including expert commentary throughout from world-renowned Oracle guru Jonathan Lewis, this is an ideal resource for decision-makers and IT staff preparing for upgrades or migration. Inside, find out how to maximize the potential of all the new and improved capabilities

SYNOPSIS

Take Full Advantage of Oracle's New Database Release