Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Part I: Getting Started with Oracle 12c 5
Chapter 1: Discovering Databases and Oracle 12c 7
Chapter 2: Understanding Oracle Database Architecture 17
Chapter 3: Preparing to Implement Oracle 49
Part II: Implementing an Oracle Database 67
Chapter 4: Creating Your Database 69
Chapter 5: Connecting to the Database 93
Chapter 6: Understanding the Language of Databases: SQL 115
Chapter 7: Loading Data into Your Database 135
Part III: Caring for and Feeding an Oracle Database 153
Chapter 8: Keeping the Database Running 155
Chapter 9: Tuning an Oracle Database for Performance 185
Chapter 10: Securing and Auditing Your Database 215
Chapter 11: Facilitating Backup and Recovery 237
Chapter 12: Troubleshooting an Oracle Database 273
Chapter 13: Managing Your Database with Enterprise Manager 301
Part IV: Advanced Oracle Technologies 313
Chapter 14: Advanced Features 315
Chapter 15: Using High-Availability Options 351
Part V: The Part of Tens 373
Chapter 16: Ten Oracle Installation Do's 375
Chapter 17: Ten Database Design Do's 383
Appendix A: Installing Oracle 12c on Linux 391
Index 401