Imagine having a trustworthy, loyal, and dependable UNIX(r) expert on call 24 hours a day. This book is the next best thing. One of the hardest things about managing a UNIX-based business computing system is that UNIX lacks the mainframe-oriented controls found in other operating systems. But, as Michael Ault clearly demonstrates in this valuable guide, there are a number of hidden features and easy-to-perform techniques that can make UNIX system management simpler than you ever imagined. UNIX System Administrator's Companion provides IT managers with expert advice and guidance on virtually every aspect of UNIX systems administration, security management, tuning, and troubleshooting. An invaluable resource for newcomers and seasoned UNIX administrators alike, it features careful, step-by-step coverage of: * Setup and configuration * File and user management * Communications * Terminals and peripherals * System security management * Auditing and tuning * Basic and advanced topics. Packed with tips, techniques, and expert guidance, UNIX System Administrator's Companion is the next best thing to having a reliable, faithful, and dedicated UNIX expert on call 24 hours a day. Covers all major versions of UNIX

Unix System Administrator's Companion

Computers & Technology

Ault, Michael R.

Operating Systems

John Wiley&Sons, Inc.

In Oracle8 Administration and Management, Oracle pro Michael Ault arms you with all the tips, techniques, and software tools you need to keep your Oracle7 or 8 database running quickly, efficiently, and reliably. A completely updated and expanded version of its bestselling predecessor, this book covers all of Oracle8's new features, explains how the new release will impact on day-to-day database administration and management, and includes loads of new scripts and real- world examples. 
You get everything you need to: <ul>
<li>Install Oracle8</li> <li>Administer your database using system features and third-party tools</li> <li>Administer database objects, including tables, indexes, clusters, sequences, views, triggers, procedures, and the new Oracle8 features</li> <li>Set up and administer users</li> <li>Use Oracle packages, procedures, methods, and utilities</li> <li>Monitor your system, troubleshoot problems, recovery and backup</li> <li>Fine-tune your database for optimum efficiency</li> <li>Manage distributed databases</li> <li>Use Oracle object extensions.</li> </ul>
The CD-ROM gives you: <ul>
<li>All the scripts from the book</li> <li>Products like Savant's Q Diagnostic CenterTM, which allows you to monitor and analyze your database</li> <li>All code from the book in Visual Dictionary Lite, which you can use to transfer code to SQL*Plus.</li> </ul>

Oracle8 Administration and Management

Software

wiley

Many databases are large and complex, making them very difficult to manage. In turn, data can become difficult to access, expensive to store, and even damaged or destroyed. Oracle 9i offers new functionality for the Oracle database system, ensuring that the database runs quickly, efficiently, and reliably. 
<ul>
<li>Shows the best techniques, tips, and tools for Oracle systems</li> <li>New edition focuses on the 9i version, but also covers releases 8 and 8i since many organizations still support these versions</li> <li>Companion Web site includes all of the software scripts to manage a database, plus links to lite and demo versions of database management software and other DBA tools</li> </ul>

Oracle9i Administration and Management

If you rely on instant access to critical information on an Oracle database, then you must become familiar with every aspect of this system. From the initial installation and day-to-day maintenance to critical backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures, this completely updated book and CD-ROM provide you with the necessary tools to run a fast, efficient, and reliable Oracle database. The book is loaded with practical case examples and real-world scenarios. With its in-depth coverage of Oracle8i, you'll discover new object-oriented extensions that allow real-world modeling using the power of the relational engine. The book covers all new Oracle8i commands, packages, and database features, including the management of resource plans, temporary tables, locally managed tablespaces, and row-level security, along with from-the-trenches coverage of earlier versions of Oracle. Packed with tips and techniques, this book will help you: * Administer the Oracle database using system features and third-party tools * Administer database subjects * Setup and administer users * Use racle-provided packages, procedures, and utilities * Monitor the database and fix any problems * Tune the database for optimum efficiency * Manage distributed databases * Use the latest Oracle8i object extensions The CD-ROM includes: * All of the scripts from the book * Lite and demo versions of administration software * Useful management aids Michael Ault (Alpharetta, GA) is a senior consultant for DMR Consulting Group, where he is the Associate Director for the Oracle Practice. He is also the systems operator for RevealNet's DBAPipeline forum. His articles appear regularly in Oracle Internals and Select.

Oracle 8I Administration and Management

A practical, hands-on guide for managers and administrators who use ORACLE... One of the most popular business database management systems on the market, ORACLE is a powerhouse, offering many advantages both in terms of installation and capability. It runs on all hardware platforms and is excellent for large-scale business applications. This is the first book to address the specific needs of database administrators and managers who use this powerful DBMS. It was designed to provide DBAs and DBMs with a quick fix on all the skills they need for a rock solid foundation on which to build a quality ORACLE database management system. Offering detailed explanations of more than 150 figures, practical SQL, SQL* PLUS, and PL/SQL, it provides both novices and experienced DBAs and DBMs with a ready-made tool set for ORACLE management.  Hands-on tips and techniques for ORACLE administration and management for both novices and old hands alike More than 50 helpful SQL scripts Offers insights and "in-the-trenches" case studies from a number of experienced DBAs  Next to the ORACLE documentation itself, ORACLE 7.0 Administration and Management will prove to be absolutely the most important book in every DBA's or DBM's professional library.

Oracle 7.0 Administration & Management (Wiley-Qed Enterprise Computing)

A reference for RAC and TAF technology, this book demonstrates how to optimize Oracle clustered server environments for optimal performance and flexibility. Covering all areas of RAC continuous availability and transparent application failover, this book is indispensable for Oracle DBAs who are responsible for configuring and implementing RAC clusters databases. The secrets for successful design of RAC clusters and the expert internals of shared disk technology, raw devices, and RAID with RAC are described. The internal concurrency and PCM locking mechanisms within RAC are exposed, and the configuration of Transparent Application Failover is explained. Also provided are tips for monitoring and tuning RAC applications and tricks for using Oracle9i RAC Cluster Guard.

Oracle9i RAC: Oracle Real Application Clusters Configuration and Internals (Oracle In-Focus)

Tumma, Madhu

Rampant TechPress

IT managers will be able to quickly assess the technical ability of any Oracle job candidate using these Oracle job interview questions that are not available to the general public. The personality and background characteristics of successful Oracle professionals are listed, and tips for identifying candidates with the right demeanor are presented. Also provided are methods for evaluating academic and work history and oral interview questions for Oracle database administrators, developers, and Oracle analysts. Techniques for quickly scanning resumes for pertinent information are also given.

Conducting the Oracle Job Interview: It Manager's Guide for Oracle Job Interviews With Oracle Interview Questions (Oracle In-Focus)

Burleson, Donald K.

Databases & Big Data

A guide to Oracle DBA management scripts, this book is indispensable for all Oracle professionals who must quickly automate and manage their Oracle databases with scripts. An online code depot full of more than 200 pretested Oracle DBA scripts is provided. Coverage of all areas of Oracle database administration including data files, tablespace, and table and index management scripts is included. Also reviewed are mechanisms for automating Oracle database administration tasks and tips for automating without buying expensive tools.

Mike Ault's Oracle Internals Monitoring and Tuning Scripts: Advanced Internals & OCP Certification Insights for the Master DBA (Oracle In-Focus)

Certification

For those database administrators intending to upgrade or those who need to know the new features that will affect the entire Oracle database world, this book relates all of the features of this new database. The complete details of the database's new features, including database management and administration enhancements, are discussed. Improvements and additions to security, architecture, Internet features, real application clusters, and performance are also detailed.

Oracle Database 10g New Features: Oracle 10g Reference for Advanced Tuning & Administration (Oracle In-Focus)

Liu, Daniel

Revealing the secrets for quickly implementing and tuning Oracle RAC database systems, this book covers all areas of Oracle Real Application Clusters including Oracle10g new features. Oracle DBAs who are charged with configuring and implementing a RAC clusters database will benefit from this complete guide to the installation as well as configuration and design of Oracle Real Application Clusters. Information is supplied on expert internals of shared disk technology, raw devices and RAID with RAC, the internal concurrency, resource coordination, and the locking mechanism within RAC. Also explained are Transparent Application Failover (TAF) and monitoring and tuning Oracle10g RAC applications.

Oracle 10G Grid & Real Application Clusters: Oracle 10G Grid Computing With Rac (Oracle In-Focus Series)

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