Get complete details on all the revolutionary new features and benefits available in Oracle Database 10g. This exclusive Oracle Press book explains the advantages of grid computing and the specifics of Oracle Grid Computing technology. Written by Robert Freeman and including 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. Inside, find out how to maximize the potential of all the new and improved capabilities, including:
- The DBUA upgrade interface and the Upgrade Information Tool (UIT)
- The new SYSAUX tablespace and Automated Storage Management (ASM) features
- Database Resource Manager and statistics-collection improvements
- The new job scheduler
- Tuning enhancements in the wait interface, the SQLAccess Advisor, and SQL Query
- Virtual Private Database and auditing improvements
- New RMAN, Flashback, transaction recovery, and Data Guard capabilities
- New business-intelligence features for data warehousing, data marts, and operational data stores
- SQL, PL/SQL, and SQL*Plus enhancements