Review of Oracle9i for Windows(R) Handbook (Paperback)

"Oracle 9i for Windows Handbook," is a good book for me to learn Oracle 9i in Windows environment. When I suddenly found this book in Borders, I was very excited to read it for 1 hour. And then I ordered it online.

I like the author's writing style. Before I read this book, I was very confused about how to create a oracle 9i database manually in Windows 2000. I don't know the commands and registry key in Windows 2000. After reading this book, I get all the answers in this book.

In this book, you will find it very clear to learn how to create a database using DBCA and how to create a database manually. This book also gives me a good idea about how to upgrade from oracle 8/8i to oralce 9i using database migration assistant or using export and import command. The author makes a comment on when is the best time to use them separately. I also learn how to backup the database using cold backup, hot backup and recovery manager.

If you want to go through Oracle 9i and have a hands-on experience in your own PC, I recommand that you use this book as a reference. This book covers a lot of topics, but maybe you will find that's not enoght for you to know Oracle 9i in detail. I still recommend that the beginners read this book.

Product Description
This authorized guide from Oracle Press explains how to implement the Oracle9i Server on Windows NT/2000. You'll get details on operating system fundamentals, installation, and configuration, plus intermediate and advanced topics such as architecture, migration, clustering, parallel server, performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and using Oracle Enterprise Manager.

From the Back Cover
Deploy Oracle9i in the Windows Environment

Get full details on running Oracle9i on the Windows platform from this in-depth resource. From the exclusive publisher of Oracle Press books, Oracle9i for Windows Handbook covers installation, migration, database administration, application server administration in the middle-tier, security, and much more. Inside, you'll find out how to implement all the powerful features of Oracle9i and optimize system performance.

• Install and configure Oracle9i on Windows NT/2000/XP Professional
• Migrate or upgrade from Oracle8 and Oracle8i
• Create an Oracle9i database, using standard and custom templates
• Perform administrative tasks and handle backup and recovery
• Utilize Oracle Net Services
• Handle backup and recovery with Oracle Recovery Manager (RMAN)
• Use Oracle Enterprise Manager (EM) for single-point administration
• Install and deploy Oracle9i Application Server
• Deploy Oracle Internet File System, Oracle Portal, and Oracle Internet Directory
• Implement sound security measures

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Review of Oracle9i Application Server Portal Handbook (Osborne ORACLE Press Series) [ILLUSTRATED] (Paperback)

Oracle Portal allows you to "Webify" a database, as well as to create a general-purpose portal for your users.The ideas and techniques from this book helped me get a database of mine onto the Web quickly and efficiently.Everything you'll need is there, from the initial installation of the product, to on-going administration of your portal(s).In between is a thorough treatment of what should be done to facilitate browser-based access to your data.

The book doesn't just dump syntax on you.It explains what portals are, and how to plan for one before building it.Key features of the Oracle product are explained clearly, first at a high level, so that you will later understand what you're doing when it gets to "click here, and type there."And, when it does get down to the lowest-level details, the book reflects the care that the authors must have taken to ensure accuracy.

All-in-all, a thorough treatment that should be indispensable to new Portal developers, while still offering value to all but the most advanced and experienced ones.

Product Description
From the official publishers of Oracle Press books, here is an essential handbook for DBAs working with Oracle Portal. The book explains how to build and deploy portal-driven Web sites using Oracle Portal and demonstrates methods for rapidly creating forms, reports, and graphics applications. Written by a member of the Oracle Portal Customer Advisory Board (CAB), this Oracle-authorized resource includes Oracle Portal 3.0 on CD-ROM.

From the Back Cover
Build and Maintain Self-Service, Integrated Enterprise Portals

Leverage the power of the Internet and Oracle9i Application Server Portal to organize and enable access to critical business information--and gain strategic competitive advantages for your organization. Officially authorized by Oracle Corporation, Oracle9i Application Server Portal Handbook explains how to use all the features of this powerful product to build enterprise information portals for integrated and personalized access to business information, Web content, and legacy applications. You'll learn to seamlessly publish content on an intranet, develop robust Web applications, implement security features, and maintain peak performance.

• Install and configure Oracle9i Application Server Portal
• Define user, system, and architectural requirements
• Design an enterprise information portal (EIP)
• Enable distributed administration, user-generated content, and flexible searching with Portal Content Areas
• Use the built-in portlets for granular, secure, and standardized access
• Develop Enterprise Forms and Reports
• Use the built-in graphical display features, such as Charts, Calendars, and Hierarchies
• Tune, monitor, and maintain the Portal

3 CD-ROMs include official Oracle9i Application Server Portal -- a $50 value!

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