So You Want to be an Oracle DBA?

About the Book

A compact easy to read technical guide that includes over 35 mini lessons that any DBA will find useful. This second edition has been newly updated for Oracle 8i version 3. It includes information on creating an Oracle database, backup recovery and tuning. It then moves onto some more advanced topics.. Included are several new and updated UNIX and SQL scripts that are easy to use and easy to understand. A great starting point for a new DBA and a must have reference guide for all DBAs.

"An excellent book for all levels of database administrators! It provides a foundation into the DBA role, tips for the techs, and scripts to make your life easier! It provides you a great starting point as well as some advanced topics. I highly recommend this book because it gives you exactly what you need, quickly and easily." - K. Buck-Oracle DBA-Kansas City, Missouri

About the Author

Stephen C. Ashmore has been in the computer industry since 1981 and a professional Oracle DBA since 1992. A graduate of the American College of Computer and Information Sciences, he is currently a consultant employed by Analysts International. He has taught and consulted at several large companies in both Canada and the US.