Oracle9i For Dummies®

Foreword.

Introduction.

Part I: Road Map.

Chapter 1: A Quick Tour of Oracle9i.

Chapter 2: Data Whaaat? A Database Primer.

Chapter 3: SQL Nuts and Bolts.

Chapter 4: Object SQL: The New Stuff.

Chapter 5: Using Enterprise Manager's DBA Tools.

Part II: Getting Started.

Chapter 6: The Relational Model and You.

Chapter 7: Getting Familiar with Data-Dictionary Views.

Chapter 8: Oracle's User.

Part III: Putting Oracle9i to Work.

Chapter 9: Defining Tables, Tablespaces, and Columns.

Chapter 10: Creating Object Types, Objects, and References.

Chapter 11: Security Options: Roles and Grants.

Chapter 12: Views and Synonyms: Do You See What I See?

Chapter 13: Java and the Internet Database.

Chapter 14: XML and Enterprise Java Beans.

Chapter 15: The Five Ws of Safeguarding Your Data.

Chapter 16: Special Tasks with Enterprise Manager.

Part IV: Tuning Up and Turbocharging.

Chapter 17: What's Slowing Down Your Query?

Chapter 18: Improving Performance with Indexes and Memory Buffers.

Chapter 19: Correcting Flaws.

Part V: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 20: Ten Tips for Good Design.

Chapter 21: Ten Handy Oracle9i Internet Features.

Glossary.

Index.

Book Registration Information.