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Oracle8 Data Warehousing (Paperback)

by Gary Dodge (Author), Tim Gorman (Author)

4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

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Product Description
The latest technical methods for building and managing a high-performance Oracle(r) data warehouse.

Oracle8^TM Data Warehousing is the ideal A-to-Z guide to building and managing a high-performance data warehouse for veteran Oracle users and newcomers alike. Database developers will be briefed on the latest technical methods for designing and building an Oracle7^TM or Oracle8 data warehouse, while administrators find out how to manage an Oracle data warehouse for maximum efficiency. This valuable guide is the only book that fully covers the data warehouse features of both Oracle7 and Oracle8.

Packed with practical and proven techniques from Oracle8 insiders, the book begins with a concise yet thorough overview of data warehousing principles and practices. It then cuts to the chase with detailed, step-by-step advice and guidance on how to:

Use and get the most from all of Oracle8 databases' new data warehousing features
Select the right hardware architecture to support a data warehouse
Design and build a data warehouse for optimum performance
Load data into a data warehouse
Aggregate data for improved processing performance
Distribute and analyze data using advanced OLAP techniques
Administer and maintain your data warehouse
Monitor and fine-tune data warehouse performance.

GARY DODGE and TIM GORMAN are technical managers within Oracle Consulting Services who design and build large Oracle data warehouses. They are also experienced trainers, teaching classes for Oracle Education.

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For those database developers and administrators unfamiliar with Oracle, this book explains how to design, build, and manage an Oracle data warehouse. It covers the basics of data warehousing, then moves into technical instructions on how to select the appropriate hardware architecture, design the warehouse for optimum performance, build the database, and run it.

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Product Details

Paperback: 672 pages
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (Computers); 65th edition (March 16, 1998)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0471199524
ISBN-13: 978-0471199526
Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.8 x 1.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds

Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,587,798 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Professional Oracle Programming (Programmer to Programmer) by Rick Greenwald in Front Matter
Oracle 24x7 Tips and Techniques by Venkat S. Devraj in Back Matter

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5.0 out of 5 stars The most comprehensive book on Oracle 8 Data Warehousing!!!!, April 8, 1999

By	Eric L. Yen (Covia, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This book is probably the best one stop shop for information on Oracle 8 Data Warehousing. The real world experience that each author bring to the writing adds to the reader education. Written at a level that is informative without being so technical that most audiences are lost. Included is a brief discussion of Oracle ROLAP and MOLAP tools.

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5.0 out of 5 stars This is THE book on Data Warehousing with Oracle, March 17, 2000

By	Bill "Bill" (CA USA) - See all my reviews

I have read a lot of books on data warehousing. Some of them good, some of them terrible. This one is by and far one of the best. Gary did a great job with this book. Of all the books I have read on Data warehousing with Oracle this is the one to which I refer the most. If you are at all interested in Data Warehousing with Oracle GET THIS BOOK. It is a definit must.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely the best source for architecting a DW solution!, December 2, 1998

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This book is by far the most comprehensive, practical data warehousing book that I have seen! It is the book that I have long been seeking. It details how to build a scaleable, highly available solution. The authors not only discuss the techniques for design and implementation of the physical architecture but also include discussion on Oracle's MOLAP tools. It is the ultimate guide for architecting a high quality business solution. I recommend this book to all of my clients!

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3.0 out of 5 stars Decent book but missing design theory.
This book is geared more towards implementing an existing design onto an Oracle database rather than how to design a good warehouse then implement it into Oracle. Read more

Published on July 13, 2000 by J. Thomas Dyess

5.0 out of 5 stars great book! a must for Oracle warehousing
A great book that condenses information scattered across many other books. I'll definitely purchase the oracle8i book upon release.

Published on May 16, 2000 by Jorge J. Chereque

4.0 out of 5 stars getting old quickly
I agree, this may be the book on Oracle Data Warehousing with the most practical value. On the other hand, the Oracle RDBMS is evolving so dramatically, that this book alone is... Read more

Published on April 9, 2000 by Jan Van Bulck

5.0 out of 5 stars An outstanding discussion of data warehousing and Oracle.
The authors have written a first-rate text about implementing data warehouses in Oracle. The topics and most of the discussion would be of interest to anyone involved in... Read more

Published on April 7, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars One Book that you need for Data Warehousing.
Excellent practical approach. The one book that you really need to bring a warehouse from ground.

Published on February 25, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
This book is really excellent because it covers all the features of Oracle8 which are essential for Data Warehousing and also discusses about MOLAP products.

Published on February 17, 1999 by avinishb@hotmail.com

3.0 out of 5 stars Skip the first three chapters
If you want to know what data warehousing is all about, skip the first few chapters. It will be much better if the author can devote more pages to explain the process of... Read more

Published on January 25, 1999 by gytliu@hkstar.com

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Technical and Real World Information
Simply put, this book is excellent! The authors take you through all major aspects of data warehousing. Read more

Published on January 17, 1999 by dbrady@serv.net

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent technical info for both DBAs and non-DBAs
This clearly written book book can be comprehended by both DBAs and non-DBAs. The authors have an excellent grasp of what is important in real world implementations.

Published on September 23, 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars This has been an execellent source of DW Information.
The book has given a wealth of information concerrning Data Warehousing in concert with Oracle software. Read more

Published on September 11, 1998

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