Database administration

HIGHLIGHTS

		Acing the DBA job interview: Getting back to basics TIP - DBAs are again in high demand, but this doesn't mean all you have to do is submit your resume and wait for an offer. You have to get back to the basics and earn it.
	Author Mike Ault sizes up the new Oracle Database 11g ARTICLE - Oracle book author Mike Ault talks about the upcoming Oracle Database 11g's new SQL replay and memory management capabilities.
	Oracle upgrades require careful planning ARTICLE - The next major Oracle technology upgrade cycle is getting closer. Will your company be ready?
	Database storage management ALL-IN-ONE GUIDES - This guide will help you master backup and recovery, from the basics of forming a storage management plan to step-by-step instructions for using RMAN and other backup methods.

SUBTOPICS

	Backup and recovery Developing and maintaining a solid backup and recovery strategy is one of the most important tasks for any Oracle DBA. Browse through all our tips and advice on backing up your databases, disaster recovery and storage management using Oracle RMAN, Flashback Query, ASM and more.
	Database design Have a question about best practices for Oracle database design, configuration and table design? This section contains the tips and expert adivce for DBMS versions 8, 9i, 10g and 11g to help you out.
	Export, import and migration In this section, you can read through tips and advice on importing, exporting and migrating Oracle data between Oracle databases and elsewhere, including help with upgrades and cross-platform migrations.
	Installation, upgrades and patches Find tips and advice for installing the Oracle database and applications, as well as information on Oracle upgrades and patches, including troubleshooting and solving common error messages.
	Error messages Database administrators (DBAs) can browse our hundreds of expert responses on resolving common Oracle errors, or check out our popular learning guide for a handy list of Oracle error messages and solutions.
	Oracle performance problems and tuning Browse through our tips and advice on Oracle performance tuning to keep your databases, applications and SQL queries running quickly and efficiently.
	Oracle on Linux Browse here for tips and advice on deploying Oracle databases and applications on the Linux operating system, as well as analysis regarding Oracle's developing battle with other open source vendors.
	Oracle security Learn more about the importance of keeping your Oracle databases and applications secure and how you can use Oracle products such as Data Vault, Audit Vault, Secure Backup and more to maximize Oracle security.
	Availability Learn about Oracle's strategies and technologies for achieving high availability, including grid computing and Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC) in this section, including technical tips, expert advice and news analysis.
	Real Application Clusters (RAC) Learn more about installing and managing Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC), a server clustering and virtualization technology that can help you achieve high availability and scalability.
	Grid computing Learn more about Oracle's grid computing initiative, a technology that employs the parallel processing power of multiple networked computers and services to improve availability and scalability. Read news, analysis and tips about Oracle Grid Control and related products in this section.
	ETL (extract, transform and load) Extract, transform, and load (ETL) is a process that involves extracting data from outside sources, transforming it to fit business rules and loading it into a data warehouse for analysis. Find tips and expert advice about Oracle's Warehouse Builder and other software tools in this ...
	Data warehousing Oracle is a market leader in large-scale data warehousing, a critical technology that consolidates and integrates enterprise data so it can be more easily managed, accessed and analyzed. This section contains tips and expert advice about designing, installing and administering Oracle ...

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