Oracle9i Database Administrator: Implementation and Administration (Vol 1) (Paperback)

by Carol McCullough-Dieter (Author)

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Product Description
Provides thorough instruction in the operations of an Oracle database using Oracle9i and prepares users for the Oracle certification exam, Database Fundamentals I (#1Z0-031).

From the Publisher
Prepare for Database Fundamentals I certification exam (#1Z0-031). Includes a running case project at the end of each chapter to reinforce concepts covered throughout the text, and numerous step-by-step examples and screenshots clearly illustrate important topics. Demonstrates techniques essential to the DBA for creating the initial database and configuring the storage space, tables, users, and security for the database. CD includes features 50-question certification practice tests by Boson Software.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 560 pages
• Publisher: Course Technology; 1 edition (February 19, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0619159006
• ISBN-13: 978-0619159009
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #853,932 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A solid Reference, June 22, 2004

By	TLAW_DBA (Montreal, QC Canada) - See all my reviews

I had this book over a year. I started reading it when I passed my first ocp exam (1z0-001). This book is very organized and sufficiently detailed to give you a solid knowledge to master the topic covered in the exam 1z0-031, Fundamentals I. I think this book is not written for someone who wants to rush in getting certified. If you take your time and read this book you will get a solid knowledge of the topic covered in the exam 1z0-031, Fundamentals I. The book walks you through some pratices that build over time a complete understanding of the topic on the exam. But I did not rely mainly on this book for the exam 1z0-031. Since the book does not have a lot of practice exam questions I had to use other references such as the Sybex book by (Chip Dawes and Biju Thomas) and the oracle press book by (J. Couchman and Sudheer Marisetti). Those are good books too. But they tend to focus more on the idea of "what you need to know to get certified". The Sybex book is pretty good with Chapters well-structured and explained. The Oracle press book provides more practice exam questions that I used to test my knowledge of the topic.
I will definitely recommend this book to ocp candidates. I give 5 stars. I will probably buy the one related to exam 1z0-032, Fundamentals II
DeKalb, IL US

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent. A good book for self-learner, September 20, 2003

By A Customer

Oracle occupies over 30% database market in the world. So Oracle's skill is valuable. But it is difficult to learn in the beginning. Although a lot of courses, they are expensive. This book gives u the beginning. After finish it, you will have confidence to take the examination. But if u learn more about Oracle on Linux platform. I am sure that you can find a job in the world. This book is good.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars too many errors, March 23, 2005

By	Michael G. Grove - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

i just finished teaching a 10 week intensive course on database administration using this book, and i found that there were far too many errors to make this an effective text. the typos were extremely frustrating for the students, and virtually every chapter had several important mistakes. these typos make the labs all but unusable, and the book is in dire need of an editor! it made my 10 week class difficult, to say the least.