Essential internals for dbas and developers by jonathan lewis. Costbased oracle fundamentals, apress, 2005, and has contributed to two others oracle insights, apress, 2004. Costbased oracle fundamentals jonathan lewis apress. When i finished practical oracle 8i, i said never again. Oracle experiments beware of alter table move command. I am dieing to study the book of yours at least a pdf copy from your. Practical oracle8i building efficient databases material type book language english title practical oracle8i building efficient databases authors jonathan lewis publication data boston. There is no reallife case studies taught anywhere or are mentioned in the books.
Practical oracle8i presents an overview of oracle that clearly explains the central functions that are key to oracle s operation. Once upon a time jonathan lewis was asked if his book practical oracle8i would ever be published in an updated 9i version. Jonathan has written two books about oracle practical oracle8i, addison wesley. In addition, the book presents the fundamentals of the system, covering the way in which data is stored, packed, and made visible, as well as the dynamic features involved in transactions and calculations. This book will help you devise an appropriate strategy for database what is really involved in building effective oracle database systems, and how do you approach the endeavor in a way that increases. Costbased oracle fundamentals experts voice in oracle. Yesterday, i read about rebuilding of table in practical oracle 8i by jonathan lewis, it was well explained. His response was to suggest that you put a sticker with a 9 over the 8 on the cover of his book, because the advise, methods and techniques described in the book were still very valid with oracle9i. Practical oracle 8i is still a good read but i think there ought to be something on the market that is more appropriate. But for anyone who doesnt want to buy a book thats three versions out of date, id advise the concepts manual as the best starting point. Practical oracle8i offers a reallife approach to constructing oracle databasesone that is geared toward solving important business problems. Jonathan has written two books about oracle practical oracle8i. What is really involved in building effective oracle database systems.
To get you started, there is a pdf of chapter 5 clustering factor that you can download from apress. And if i were allowed a longer list i probably would include practical oracle 8i. I would like to post an article about the possible ways of rebuilding table mainly with the help of move command and its impacts. Hi jonathan, i tried to purchase the book practical oracle 8i, but could not able to find out in any stores. Jonathan has written two books about oracle practical oracle8i, addisonwesley, 2000. Once upon a time jonathan lewis was asked if his book practical oracle8i would ever. Addison wesley publication date 2001 edition na physical description xxv, 637p subject computer subject headings oracle computer file. This site is authored by jonathan lewis and devoted to the oracle tm.
I would suggest you to get practical oracle 8i by jonathan lewis and scaling oracle 8i by james morle if you really want to understand about how oracle works and what one should do to get the best out of it. Essential internals for dbas and developers apress. Essential internals for dbas and developers by jonathan lewis provides just. Practical oracle8i building efficient databases 1st edition. Oracle database 10g new features, oracle press, 2004. I searched nearly for 6 months in different cities but a hard copy of book is not available. I know you can get them in html or pdf form online i prefer the pdfs with acrobat. Creative commons licensed release version 1 oracle life.