OCP: Oracle 10g New Features for Administrators Study Guide: Exam 1Z0-040 (Certification Study Guide) [Paperback]

Bob Bryla (Author), Biju Thomas (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 19, 2004 | ISBN-10: 0782143555 | ISBN-13: 978-0782143553

Here's the book you need to prepare for Oracle's 10g upgrade exam, Oracle Database 10g: New Features for Administrators (1Z0-040). 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 the enhancements included in 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 and Configuring the Server
• Loading and Unloading Data
• Tuning Applications
• Supporting Analytical Applications
• Backing Up and Recovering Data
• Automating Data Storage Management
• Applying Security Policies
• Supporting Upgrade Paths to Oracle 10g

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

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

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From the Back Cover

Here's the book you need to prepare for Oracle's 10gupgrade exam, Oracle Database 10g: New Features forAdministrators (1Z0-040). This Study Guide wasdeveloped to meet the exacting requirements of today's Oracle certificationcandidates. In addition to the consistent and accessible instructional approachthat has earned Sybex the “Best Study Guide” selection in CertCitiesReaders Choice Awards for two consecutive years, this book provides:

Clear and concise information on the enhancements included inOracle 10g

Practical examples and insights drawn from the authors'real-world experiences

Leading-edge exam preparation software, including atest engine and electronic flashcards
You’ll also findauthoritative coverage of key exam topics, including:

Installing and Configuring the Server

Loading and UnloadingData

Tuning Applications

Supporting Analytical Applications

BackingUp and Recovering Data

Automating Data Storage Management

ApplyingSecurity Policies

Supporting Upgrade Paths to Oracle10g
Look to Sybex for the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in today's competitive IT marketplace.

About the Author

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. Biju Thomas, OCP, has over 8 years of Oracle database management and application development experience. He currently works as a Database Administrator Consultant for Burlington Resources in Fort Worth, TX.

Product Details

• Paperback: 576 pages
• Publisher: Sybex (November 19, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0782143555
• ISBN-13: 978-0782143553
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 1.3 x 9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #887,294 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #87 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.

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Upgrade Exam Study Guide for 10G, January 25, 2005

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TLAW_DBA "OCP Oracle 6i/9i/10g, SCSA Solaris ... (Montreal, QC Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: OCP: Oracle 10g New Features for Administrators Study Guide: Exam 1Z0-040 (Certification Study Guide) (Paperback)

I took my exam today (Tuesday January 25, 2005) and scored 51/61. This study guide is very detailed, and informative. I used this book along with the Oracle Press Book and the OOD (Oracle Online Documentation). This book covers all the objectives on the exam in a clear way. I was well-prepared for the exam. I went through this book at least 3 times. I took my time to prepare for the exam. The screenshots in the book were good. I had a few question on them. The OOD was also helpful. I used it constantly if I wanted to double check something said in the book. I strongly believe if you use this book alone you can pass the exam. There was not a question on the exam that this book has not discussed. I give a lot credit to the authors for the book. They did a good job writing this study guide.

My advice for you on the exam: make sure you understand the concept of ASM, Indexes with Partitions, Advisory Framework chapter, Materialized Views, Security Policies, and Datapump architecture. I was heavily tested on those areas.

The practice exam questions in the Sybex study guide and the Oracle Press Book were very helpful. I did not have to buy a practice test software.

I will recommend this book to candidates for the upgrade exam. I give 5 stars

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A good book to prepare for 10g OCP upgrade exam, November 20, 2004

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Siva (Broken Arrow, OK USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: OCP: Oracle 10g New Features for Administrators Study Guide: Exam 1Z0-040 (Certification Study Guide) (Paperback)

I have passed the OCP 10g upgrade exam this afternoon(Nov. 20th). I found this book an excellent reference to prepare for the exam. It was a matter of preference that I chose this book. Make sure that you have read each page, reviewed all the questions and the bonus tests on the CD, before you go for the real test. The authors have covered the topics well and also shown them where to check these features in Enterprise Manager. This book would serve as a good reference to check the new features of Oracle 10g database.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Effective resource for passing the OCP 10g Exam, December 15, 2004

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E. Phillips - See all my reviews
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This review is from: OCP: Oracle 10g New Features for Administrators Study Guide: Exam 1Z0-040 (Certification Study Guide) (Paperback)

This book was effective for passing the exam. There was too much detail in some areas, mainly from chapter 8. From ch.8 the exam mainly covered FGA, VPD (also understand the policy types), and a few questions on materialized views. The ASM section of chapter 5 is very helpful, but review the Oracle Documentation as well. The rest of the book is practically flawless. My second resource for studying was using Self Test Software. This is my ninth Oracle exam using STS and they have been very accurate covering the exam topics and simulating the exam questions; this is a very effective test question tool. It will also help you focus on what exam concepts are most important. Overall, I do recommend this book for helping you pass the test, but the questions at the end of each chapter are not that helpful and do not really reflect the type of questions asked on the real exam. Using this book and STS I passed this test with a good score.