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From the exclusive publishers of Oracle Press Books, here is the only book available offering complete coverage of RMAN (Recovery Manager), Oracle’s free backup and recovery technology. An indispensable resource for new Oracle users, database administrators, and system administrators.

The Most Complete Guide to Maximizing Oracle Recovery Manager

Deploy a rock-solid data backup and disaster recovery strategy with the in-depth guidance of this authoritative volume. From the exclusive publishers of Oracle Press books, Oracle Database 10g RMAN Backup & Recovery shows you, step by step, how to set up RMAN-ready databases, create reliable backup tapes and discs, and perform accurate Oracle system restores. Find out how to use RMAN from the command line and from Enterprise Manager, generate meaningful lists and reports, and automate administrative tasks using third-party media management tools. Plus, you'll learn to perform incremental backups, Flashback recoveries, and database cloning.

Set up, configure, and maintain Oracle Database 10g RMAN Use RMAN recovery catalogs, target database packages, and control filesCentralize backup tape management using Oracle Secure BackupPerform online, offline, and incremental system backupsMonitor and tune performance with Enterprise Manager Grid Control and Database ControlAccomplish complete and partial RMAN database restoresImprove functionality using VERITAS NetBackup, EMC NetWorker Module, and Tivoli Storage ManagerOvercome human errors using Flashback Versions Query and Transaction QueryCreate clone and standby databases from tape and disc backupsWork with Real Application Cluster (RAC) databases and sync-and-split hardware technologies

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Master Oracle Enterprise Manager 10g Grid Control

Centralize and simplify enterprise infrastructure administration using the detailed information contained in this Oracle Press guide. Oracle Enterprise Manager 10g Control Handbook shows you how to implement a grid-based management system and maintain on-demand access to critical services. Develop rollout plans, configure hardware and software, deploy targets and agents, control access, and distribute business reports. This authoritative resource also explains how to generate reliable backups, implement top-down performance monitoring, and maximize system availability.

Plan and carry out an Oracle Enterprise Manager 10g Grid Control rolloutSet up customized metrics, alerts, thresholds, targets, and agentsManage IT resources from a centralized control console or the command lineManage your infrastructure using secure protocolsAutomate administrative tasks with Oracle's management agentDistribute business intelligence using the reporting and dashboard featuresWork with Oracle Enterprise Manager Database Control and Oracle Real Application ClustersBuild physical and logical standby databases using Oracle Data Guard

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Master Oracle Recovery Master

Protect your databases from hardware, software, and operator failures using the detailed information in this Oracle Press guide. Oracle RMAN 11g Backup and Recovery explains how to configure databases, generate accurate archives, and carry out system restores. Work from the command line or Oracle Enterprise Manager, automate the backup process, perform Oracle Flashback recoveries, and integrate cloud computing technology. This authoritative resource also shows you how to create reports, optimize performance, and implement third-party administration utilities.

  • Set up, configure, and maintain Oracle Recovery Manager (Oracle RMAN)
  • Manage physical and virtual media with Oracle Secure Backup
  • Work with Oracle RMAN catalogs, packages, and control files
  • Use the Amazon Web Services cloud as an offsite storage solution
  • Create online, offline, and incremental system backups
  • Perform full and partial Oracle RMAN database restores
  • Correct user-induced errors with Oracle Flashback
  • Product clone and standby databases on local or remote servers
  • Use Oracle Real Application Clusters and synch and split technology

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Here is an invaluable overview of all the cutting-edge features of Oracle’s latest database release, Oracle Database 10g. Includes expert commentary throughout from world-renowned Oracle guru Jonathan Lewis. This is an ideal resource for decision-makers and IT staff preparing for upgrades or migration.

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Attain real solutions for current availability challenges. Based on a "DBA-centric" approach to High Availability, Oracle Database 10g High Availability concentrates on explaining Oracle Database 10g technologies and practices to database administrators, covering general availability, real application clusters (RAC), disaster planning and recovery, and distributed database solutions. Hardware and application needs are also taken into account. While Oracle Database 10g is the main focus, many of the options discussed are available in earlier database releases. Organized to provide conceptual understanding of High Availability, included are "HA Workshops," step-by-step instructions to get you through certain implementations, plus real-world inspired case studies.

Windows as a platform for databases continues to grow and Oracle on Windows continues to become more important. Written by the team at Oracle, this book provides undocumented tips and techniques and covers issues central to database administration, features of 9i and highlights issues specific to Windows 2000. The core of the book is aimed at providing undocumented tips and techniques for maximizing the utility of the RDBMS. Coverage in this book includes: tuning, and backup and recovery; clustering and standby databases focusing on high availability; features in 9i-highlighting differences between 9i and 8i; centralizing and simplifying database administration using Enterprise Manager; and developing an upgrade and migration strategy.

Oracle 9i New Features

by Robert Freeman

Published 16 January 2002
Maximize all of the enhanced capabilities of Oracle9i using the precise information presented in this convenient resource, officially authorized by Oracle Corporation. Inside, you'll find full details on all the new Oracle9i features, including database administration and management improvements, architecture changes, performance enhancements, security advancements, and high-availability innovations.

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FOREWORD by Tom Kyte

Your Must-Have Guide to Everything New in Oracle Database 11g

Realize the full potential of Oracle Database 11g with help from the experts. Written by Robert G. Freeman, and with insightful commentary throughout from Arup Nanda, this Oracle Press guide offers full details on the architectural changes, database administration upgrades, availability and recovery revisions, security enhancements, and programming innovations. Every new and updated feature is covered and presented with screenshots, code samples, tables, and charts. Find out how to take full advantage of all the new and improved capabilities of Oracle Database 11g, including:

  • New Oracle Automatic Storage Management features, such as Fast Disk Resync, Compatibility Attributes, Preferred Mirror Read, and Rolling Upgrade components
  • Improved Automated Memory Management capabilities
  • New database design features, such as virtual columns, tablespace encryption, and true table-level data compression
  • New Database Advisors for data recovery and repair, partitioning, and streams performance
  • New tuning features, such as Automatic SQL Tuning and SQL Performance Analyzer
  • Enhancements to Oracle RMAN, including active database duplication and UNDO backup optimization
  • Improved auditing and security capabilities
  • Advanced BI, data warehousing, and partitioning features
  • New SQL and PL/SQL enhancements