Book Description
Sybex, the leading publisher of Oracle Certification Study Guides, offers this new, comprehensive study tool for candidates preparing for the Oracle Workshop I exam. Loaded with the learning tools that earned Sybex the title of "Best Study Guides" in the CertCities.com 2003 and 2002 Readers' Choice Awards, this definitive resource prepares you for the exam required for Oracle 10g Certified Associate (OCA) and Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) designations. The CD includes advanced testing engine with hundreds of sample exam questions, electronic flashcards, along with the entire book in PDF.

From the Back Cover
Here's the book you need to prepare for the Oracle Database 10g Administration I exam, 1Z0-042. This Study Guide was developed to meet the exacting requirements of today's Oracle certification candidates. In addition to the consistent and accessible instructional approach that has earned Sybex the "Best Study Guide" selection in CertCities Readers Choice Awards for two consecutive years, this book provides: Clear and concise information on database administration with Oracle 10g Practical examples and insights drawn from the authors' real-world experiences Leading-edge exam preparation software, including a test engine and electronic flashcards You'll also find authoritative coverage of key exam topics, including: Installing Oracle Database 10g Software Creating and Controlling Oracle Databases Administering Users Managing Schema Objects and Data Implementing Oracle Security Features Monitoring Performance Performing Database Backup and Recovery Look to Sybex for the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in today's competitive IT marketplace Featured on the CD SYBEX TEST ENGINE Test your knowledge with advanced testing software. Includes chapter review questions and two bonus exams! ELECTRONIC FLASHCARDS Reinforce your understanding with flashcards that can run off your PC, Pocket PC, or Palm handheld. Also on the CD, you’ll find the entire book in searchable and printable PDF.

About the Author
Chip Dawes, OCP, is a consultant with D&D Technologies and presents at various Oracle User Group conferences. Bob Bryla, OCP, currently works as an Oracle DBA and Analyst for Lands' End in Dodgeville, Wisconsin. Joseph C. Johnson is an OCP with over 10 years of experience managing mission-critical Oracle databases. Joe is a Senior Database Administrator with Lands' End. Matthew Weishan, OCP, is a senior specialist for EDS in Madison, Wisconsin.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Here's the book you need to prepare for the Oracle Database 10g Administration I exam, 1Z0-042. This Study Guide was developed to meet the exacting requirements of today's Oracle certification candidates. In addition to the consistent and accessible instructional approach that has earned Sybex the "Best Study Guide" selection in CertCities Readers Choice Awards for two consecutive years, this book provides

Clear and concise information on database administration with Oracle 10g
Practical examples and insights drawn from the authors' real-world experiences
Leading-edge exam preparation software, including a test engine and electronic flashcards

You'll also find authoritative coverage of key exam topics, including
Installing Oracle Database 10g Software
Creating and Controlling Oracle Databases
Administering Users
Managing Schema Objects and Data
Implementing Oracle Security Features
Monitoring Performance
Performing Database Backup and Recovery

Look to Sybex for the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in today's competitive IT marketplace

Featured on the CD
SYBEX TEST ENGINE
Test your knowledge with advanced testing software. Includes chapter review questions and two bonus exams!

ELECTRONIC FLASHCARDS
Reinforce your understanding with flashcards that can run off your PC, Pocket PC, or Palm handheld.

Also on the CD, you￯﾿ﾽll find the entire book in searchable and printable PDF.

About the Authors

, OCP, is a consultant with D&D Technologies and presents at various Oracle User Group conferences. Bob Bryla, OCP, currently works as an Oracle DBA and Analyst for Lands' End in Dodgeville, Wisconsin. Joseph C. Johnson is an OCP with over 10 years of experience managing mission-critical Oracle databases. Joe is a Senior Database Administrator with Lands' End. Matthew Weishan, OCP, is a senior specialist for EDS in Madison, Wisconsin.

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