Oracle9i New Features

by Robert G. Freeman

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... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0072223855
• ISBN13: 9780072223859
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Osborne Media
• Length: 244 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.2" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Excellent Book to use to Upgrade your Certification to 9i.

I used this Book,and Oracle 9i Database:New features for Administrators by Daniel Benjamin as a Good Reference book with a few errors.And I passed my exam on 12/31/02 scoring correctly 49 out of a possilbe 53 Questions.

A must buy for the Oracle DBA

This book is one of the best Oracle Press books I have purchased. This book is clear, concise, and has very few errors. Other books from Oracle can have pages of fluff with long-winded examples; this book tells you what you need to know about 9i.I purchased this book solely to pass the 9i New Features OCP exam. Most of the questions on the test are covered well by the author. This book will also make a great reference for future use.

Great new features book!

This book really delivers on its promise. Each time Oracle has released a new database version, many DBAs would be looking for a good reference to summarize and explain the new features for that version, and how to use them. Until now, there has never really been a good reference for experienced DBAs to mull over. There was only a few, non-exhaustive references for 8i, even less for 8, and almost nothing for 7. Robert has done an excellent job in hitting the most important points for all the new features, showing us how to use them, and providing accurate, workable code and syntax. His style is lively, and keeps you interested, which is in direct contrast to Oracle documentation and many other books and articles, which are way too dry. This is a great book, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to any experienced DBA that needs a succinct starting point on Oracle9i. Robert, can't wait to see what you do for 10i! :-)

A clear and concise book about such a complex topic.

So far the best book I have read while moving from one version of Oracle database to another. I started with Oracle 6. I agree with all previous reviews. The book has zero extra fat. Covers many important new features in Oracle 9i (as one reviewer has already mentioned 9i is a completely new database version) with brief examples. Some less important topics got only cursory coverage. The book is a must read for all experienced Oracle DBA's who are familiar with Oracle 8i.

Great! Just the facts with small examples

Got this book today finally! From what I have read I like the writer's style and approach. No fluff, just here's what you were looking for.. the new features. Many books waste precious trees explaining to dbas what a tablespace is. This book doesn't. I recommend this book to any dba just moving to 9i or considering it.