So You Want to be an Oracle DBA?

About the Book

Newly updated for Oracle 9i, this compact easy to read technical guide is a must for every Oracle DBA's library. It includes information on creating an Oracle Database, backup recovery, tuning and new SQL features. It then moves onto several more advanced features. Included are several new and updated UNIX and SQL scripts that are easy to use and simple to understand. With over 45 mini lessons it is a great starting point for a new DBA and a must have for all DBAs.

"So, you want a valuable Oracle resource? Stephen Ashmore has your answer. In addition to providing practical, well-organized information, this book is full of helpful hints, scripts, and techniques that will prove worthwhile for any DBA. As a new DBA, I have used this book for both technical reference and as a guide to Oracle-related questions. Updated for Oracle 9i, this book will remain an excellent tool for years to come."-Grant Novak, Oracle DBA - Omaha, Nebraska

About the Author

Stephen C. Ashmore is a native of Calgary, Canada. A graduate of the American College of Computer and Information Sciences, he also holds the designation of Certified Computing Professional (CCP) from the Institute for Certification of Computing Professionals. Stephen has been in the data processing industry since 1981 and has been an Oracle DBA since 1992. He presently resides in Bellevue, Nebraska with his wife Donna, and two children Stephen and Cassandra. Analysts International currently employs him as a consultant in Omaha, Nebraska, where he has worked and instructed at several client sites in the Omaha area.