OCA/OCP: Oracle9i DBA Fundamentals I Study Guide [Hardcover]

Biju Thomas (Author), Bob Bryla (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0782140637 | ISBN-13: 978-0782140637 | Publication Date: April 8, 2002

Here's the book you need to prepare for Exam 1Z0-031: OCA/OCP: Oracle9i DBA Fundamentals I Study Guide

• In-depth coverage of official exam objectives
• Practical information on implementing and managing Oracle9i databases
• Hundreds of challenging review questions, in the book and on the CD

Authoritative coverage of all exam objectives, including:

• Understanding Oracle architecture and its main components
• Identifying DBA administrative tools
• Setting up password file authentications
• Creating and managing Initialization Parameter Files
• Configuring OMF
• Create a database using Oracle Database Configuration Assistant
• Creating a database manually

Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Here’s the book you need to prepare for Exam 1Z0-031: OCA/OCP: Oracle9iDBA Fundamentals I Study Guide

• In-depth coverage ofofficial exam objectives
• Practical information on implementing and managingOracle9i databases
• Hundreds of challenging review questions, in the book andon the CD

Authoritative coverage of all exam objectives,including:

• Understanding Oracle architecture and itsmain components
• Identifying DBA administrative tools
• Setting up passwordfile authentications
• Creating and managing Initialization ParameterFiles
• Configuring OMF
• Create a database using Oracle Database Configuration Assistant
• Creating a database manually

About the Author

Biju Thomas, OCP, has over 7 years of Oracle database management and application development experience. He currently works as a Database Administrator Consultant for Burlington Resources in Fort Worth, TX. Bob Bryla, OCP, has worked with Oracle databases for over 10 years. He currently works as an Oracle DBA and Analyst for Lands' End in Dodgeville, Wisconsin.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 452 pages
• Publisher: Sybex (April 8, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0782140637
• ISBN-13: 978-0782140637
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.6 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #736,458 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #76 in Books > Computers & Technology > Databases > Oracle

More About the Author

Bob Bryla was born in the late 50's near Chicago, Illinois: a long time before the Internet was even a gleam in Vinton Cerf's eyes. As a freshman in high school, Bob got on the computer revolution bandwagon, writing BASIC programs and various assembler programs for a DEC minicomputer. And the rest, they say, is history.

Bob has over 25 years in the database business, including database design, Oracle Database administration, and technical writing. His books run the gamut from introductory texts to advanced Oracle DBA guides to certification titles.

He has been working at Lands' End in Dodgeville, Wisconsin as a database analyst, Oracle DBA, and PL/SQL developer since 2000. To relieve the stress caused by extreme technology, Bob listens to heavy metal and other alternative rock, frequently attending local concert festivals. He is less well known at the concert festivals than he is at the local Oracle user group meetings.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Preparation, April 19, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: OCA/OCP: Oracle9i DBA Fundamentals I Study Guide (Hardcover)

I read the book and passed the test on my first attempt. I did not find any errors like those found in the Oracle Press 9i exam prep books. All the topics were covered. The CD-ROM exams and flash cards were a big help. Overall, excellent test preparation.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Reference!, May 8, 2002

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"dwaynehoov" (Alexandria, VA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: OCA/OCP: Oracle9i DBA Fundamentals I Study Guide (Hardcover)

The figures and quizzes are definitely the best part of this book. It's very well written and easy to follow, however, just as with any certification, I suggest supplimenting it with a training course, or real world experience. I'm currently enrolled in an Oracle9i DBA cert course, and I'm planning on taking this test by the end of May (2002)...at that time I'll be better equipped to write a more applicable review. For now, i give it 4/5 stars, missing the 5th star because it's not the kind of text that will guarantee you an 'A' on the test...but that's probably for the best...Oracle does it right, making sure their certifications are not easily obtained by those w/o real world experience.

EDIT: took the test, got an 80% on the basic section and an 80% on the mastery section, so all in all, i must say, this book did a great job preparing me. i borrowed the equivalent from oracle press, and was dissatisifed.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Needs more work... the practice questions are way too easy., July 8, 2002

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"drainbraintoday" (Boca Raton, FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: OCA/OCP: Oracle9i DBA Fundamentals I Study Guide (Hardcover)

Compared to the excellent coverage of OCA exam objectives by Sybex's Study Guide for 1Z0-007, this titles does not deliver at all. I used this guide to prepare for the exam along with the Oracle Press title and found that the latter covers the exam material in much more detail. Even the level of practice questions in the Sybex study guide are nowhere even near the level of difficulty the real exam poses. These questions should be revised keeping in view the test format (Basic/Mastery Sections). Even the coverage of materials is superficial and not enough to give the candidate the confidence to take the exam. My suggestion would be to use another book along with this study guide (I strongly recommend the Oracle Press title - the CD has some excellent questions).