Oracle Database 11g: A Beginner's Guide

Get a Solid Foundation in Oracle Database Technology

Master Oracle Database 11g fundamentals quickly and easily. Using self-paced tutorials, this book covers core database essentials, the role of the administrator, high availability, and large database features. Oracle Database 11g: A Beginner's Guide walks you, step by step, through database setup, administration, programming, backup, and recovery. In-depth introductions to SQL and PL/SQL are included. Designed for easy learning, this exclusive Oracle Press guide offers:

• Core Concepts--Oracle Database 11g topics presented in logically organized chapters
• Critical Skills--Lists of specific skills covered in each chapter
• Projects--Practical exercises that show how to apply the critical skills learned in each chapter
• Progress Checks--Quick self-assessment sections to check your progress
• Notes--Extra information related to the topic being covered
• Mastery Checks--Chapter-ending quizzes to test your knowledge

Table of contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1. Database Fundamentals
Chapter 2. Installing Oracle
Chapter 3. Connecting to Oracle
Chapter 4. SQL: Structured Query Language
Chapter 5. PL/SQL
Chapter 6. The Database Administrator
Chapter 7. Backup & Recovery
Chapter 8. High Availability: RAC, ASM, and Data Guard
Chapter 9. Large Database Features
Appendix A: Mastery Check Answers
Index