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The Most Authoritative OCA/OCP Exam Guide Available
Prepare to pass the OCA and OCP Oracle Database 10g certification exams with help from this Oracle Press guide. With complete coverage of all the material on Exam #1Z0-042 Oracle Database 10g: Administration I and Exam #1Z0-043 Oracle Database 10g: Administration II, this book covers everything you need to know to pass both exams. Inside, you’ll find helpful exam tips, hundreds of practice questions, and real-world exercises. This comprehensive guide serves as both a study tool and an on-the-job reference. Get full details on all exam objectives, including how to:
- Install Oracle Database 10g and create a database
- Use SQL, SQL*Plus, iSQL*Plus, and PL/SQL
- Create and manage database user accounts
- Configure Oracle Networking
- Manage shared servers
- Monitor, tune, and troubleshoot a database
- Handle database backup, restore, and recovery
- Use Oracle Recovery Manager and Oracle Flashback
- Configure and manage security
- Use Automatic Storage Management and Resource Manager
- Automate administrative tasks
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About the Author
McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide
John Watson (UK) OCP DBA 8.0, 8.i, & 9i, 10g, 11g, Interrnet Application Server Administrator, and certified on Managing Oracle on Unix, is a senior consultant with BLP Management Consultants, and taught for Oracle University in South Africa for four years. John taught the DB10g New Features course, the DB10g Manageability and Performance seminars. He validated hundreds of OCP 10g New Features exam questions and contributed to the course material for all the 10g courses. John is the author of numerous articles on technology.
John Watson (UK) OCP DBA 8.0, 8.i, & 9i, 10g, 11g, Interrnet Application Server Administrator, and certified on Managing Oracle on Unix, is a senior consultant with BLP Management Consultants, and taught for Oracle University in South Africa for four years. John taught the DB10g New Features course, the DB10g Manageability and Performance seminars. He validated hundreds of OCP 10g New Features exam questions and contributed to the course material for all the 10g courses. John is the author of numerous articles on technology.
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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful
By J. Suciadi
Format:Paperback
i buy this book together with sybex's book and have passed the oca exam with 87% score (less than what i expected though). i found this book easier to read and understand compared to sybex's book, and the many-but-short chapters works better for me. if you could only choose one book to pass the 1Z0-042 exam then this is definitely the best choice. but don't forget to practise what you read (although the book makes it looks so simple), you'll remember more by trying each exercise in this book.
added 5 feb 2007 :
i have just passed my ocp exam last month, still using this book and the ocp 10g certification kits. the good thing about this book is it resembles the training materials from oracle admin II a lot, because it is published by oracle press. but just as the title says, this is the best book to pass the exam only, you need other references and lots of practices if you really want to master the oracle database technology well. however it is still a good idea to get the oca/ocp first to get you fire up (and increase your value for employers), and then continue to explore the beauties of oracle database in your daily works. as before, if you could only get one book for your ocp exam, then get this book.
p.s. be aware that oracle globalization features (NLS) is now in the OCA exam instead of OCP, so the chapter structure for this book (and also sybex's book) need to be updated
added 5 feb 2007 :
i have just passed my ocp exam last month, still using this book and the ocp 10g certification kits. the good thing about this book is it resembles the training materials from oracle admin II a lot, because it is published by oracle press. but just as the title says, this is the best book to pass the exam only, you need other references and lots of practices if you really want to master the oracle database technology well. however it is still a good idea to get the oca/ocp first to get you fire up (and increase your value for employers), and then continue to explore the beauties of oracle database in your daily works. as before, if you could only get one book for your ocp exam, then get this book.
p.s. be aware that oracle globalization features (NLS) is now in the OCA exam instead of OCP, so the chapter structure for this book (and also sybex's book) need to be updated
34 of 36 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I used this book to (sucessfully) prepare for the OCA exam. It is well structured and important points for the exam are specially highlighted. This makes the content memorable and easy to learn.
The review questions are pretty good. I recommend getting the question set of www.selftestsoftware.com, too. They are not exactly like in the exam (like TestKing) but representative.
I used this book and the SYBEX OCA preparation (OCA: Oracle 10g Administration I Study Guide (1Z0-042) by Chip Dawes) and found this one clearly superior.
Still, it is not perfect: There was some exam-relevant details missing, e.g. for data pump. So check with the selftest questions and get the missing information from the Oracle manuals on the net.
The review questions are pretty good. I recommend getting the question set of www.selftestsoftware.com, too. They are not exactly like in the exam (like TestKing) but representative.
I used this book and the SYBEX OCA preparation (OCA: Oracle 10g Administration I Study Guide (1Z0-042) by Chip Dawes) and found this one clearly superior.
Still, it is not perfect: There was some exam-relevant details missing, e.g. for data pump. So check with the selftest questions and get the missing information from the Oracle manuals on the net.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this book in addition to the Sybex guide. At this time I have taken only the first exam, and was happy with the instruction I received from this book. I passed the test on the first try despite my somewhat rusty Oracle skills.
This book is extremely well organized and readable. The chapters are short enough to fully digest at one sitting. The information is complete, though I would say that it may not quite be as "test-specific" as the Sybex book is. However, unlike the Sybex book, there are great chapter summaries here which are useful when going back over things in preparation for the test.
My suggestion, if you can afford it, would be to buy both books and forego any other study aids or classes you might be considering. There is some overlap, but each book does touch on some things that the other one misses and some topics are covered more in depth by either book.
I would rate this one slightly superior, mainly due to its readability and lack of errors and typos.
This book is extremely well organized and readable. The chapters are short enough to fully digest at one sitting. The information is complete, though I would say that it may not quite be as "test-specific" as the Sybex book is. However, unlike the Sybex book, there are great chapter summaries here which are useful when going back over things in preparation for the test.
My suggestion, if you can afford it, would be to buy both books and forego any other study aids or classes you might be considering. There is some overlap, but each book does touch on some things that the other one misses and some topics are covered more in depth by either book.
I would rate this one slightly superior, mainly due to its readability and lack of errors and typos.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
1.0 out of 5 stars
Missind accompanying CD
Book came without CD. It was not mentioned that book is missing CD. Book came without CD. Missing cd missing cd missing cd
Published 10 months ago by Muhammd Ejaz Azimi
3.0 out of 5 stars
this book helps, but does not guarantee you to pass
Well,well, I just came back from the testing center. Fortunately, I passed, but the score is very tentative.
I am not a DBA. Read more
I am not a DBA. Read more
Published on May 18, 2009 by Qun Zhou
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Text, Companion questions are so-so
Having passed the OCA, I can say that this book has excellent coverage of the OCA exam (and presumably the OCP too). I wouldn't bother buying any other study material for reading. Read more
Published on May 16, 2009 by MJ
4.0 out of 5 stars
Exams are swapped on the companion CD
This book will prepare you for the OCA/OCP exams, however, be aware before you start, the self-test software has the exams mismatched. Read more
Published on May 9, 2009 by mrjoltcola
2.0 out of 5 stars
Basic info for 10g R1
This book has basic info for 10g R1 however exam questions based on knowledge of 10gR2 knowledge of ASM being one of them. Don't expect to pass using just this book.
Published on February 10, 2009 by Bakunian
4.0 out of 5 stars
good book but look out for errors!
i've found book quite interesting and what the most important "thinking-oriented" and helpfull to PASS the OCP exam. Read more
Published on October 1, 2008 by Fabian Wiktorowski Pb Polsoft
3.0 out of 5 stars
Long-winded
PRO's:
- Detailed guide covering material on OCA and OCP exams
- OCA is Part 1, OCP is Part 2 of book
CON's:
- Author is VERY long-winded. Read more
- Detailed guide covering material on OCA and OCP exams
- OCA is Part 1, OCP is Part 2 of book
CON's:
- Author is VERY long-winded. Read more
Published on May 20, 2008 by X_HOBBES
3.0 out of 5 stars
Decent guide, but don't expect it to do all the work...
I recently took the Oracle 10g Administration Workshop class and purchased this book in preparation for the OCA exam. Read more
Published on January 22, 2008 by Justin Stanley
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good coaching.
I passed OCA exam thanks to this book and with a little help of SelfTest software.
Very good writing. Authors definitely know the subject practically. Read more
Very good writing. Authors definitely know the subject practically. Read more
Published on September 23, 2007 by Toshiro 34
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good OCP guide
This book is very good not just for clearing OCP but also reference for novice as well as experienced DBAs . Read more
Published on May 12, 2007 by M. V. Chetan
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