Oracle security expert David Knox explains how to design and develop an integrated, secure Oracle environment.
“In my experience in the security world, including 32 years at the Central Intelligence Agency, I’ve not found anyone with more experience in the theory and practice of protecting your data than David Knox.” --Dave Carey, former Executive Director of the CIA

This book teaches you all of the core concepts behind using the database, shows you the tools and techniques you need to master, and gives you practical examples of programming Oracle. teaching you Oracle technology. need to use Oracle databases with confidence. Oracle is the world's leading relational database. used properly, is the fastest and most scaleable database on which to build enterprise scale applications. an overnight job. this book have that experience. application or administering the database and can guarantee you that the techniques taught in this book are proven and have led them through many successful implementations.

There are many reasons for serving up dynamic content from a web site: to offer an online shopping site, create customized information pages for users, or just manage a large volume of content through a database. Anyone with a modest knowledge of HTML and web site management can learn to create dynamic content through the PHP programming language and the MySQL database. This book gives you the background and tools to do the job safely and reliably.

"Web Database Applications with PHP and MySQL," Second Edition thoroughly reflects the needs of real-world applications. It goes into detail on such practical issues as validating input (do you know what a proper credit card number looks like?), logging in users, and using templates

to give your dynamic web pages a standard look.

But this book goes even further. It shows how JavaScript and PHP can be used in tandem to make a user's experience faster and more pleasant. It shows the correct way to handle errors in user input so that a site looks professional. It introduces the vast collection of powerful tools available in the PEAR repository and shows how to use some of the most popular tools.

Even while it serves as an introduction to new programmers, the book does not omit critical tasks that web sites require. For instance, every site that allows updates must handle the possibility of multiple users accessing data at the same time. This book explains how to solve the problem in detail with locking.

Through a sophisticated sample application--Hugh and Dave's Wine Store--all the important techniques of dynamic content are introduced. Good design is emphasized, such as dividing logic from presentation. The book introducesPHP 5 and MySQL 4.1 features, while providing techniques that can be used on older versions of the software that are still in widespread use.

This new edition has been redesigned around the rich offerings of PEAR. Several of these, including the Template package and the database-independent query API, are fully integrated into examples and thoroughly described in the text. Topics include:

Installation and configuration of Apache, MySQL, and PHP on Unix(R), Windows(R), and Mac OS(R) X systems

Introductions to PHP, SQL, and MySQL administration

Session management, including the use of a custom database for improved efficiency

User input validation, security, and authentication

The PEAR repository, plus details on the use of PEAR DB and Template classes

Production of PDF reports

The understanding of data semantics in Web-based information systems is the object of intensive research e?orts. The large volume of data on the Internet originatesaneedforaccessingthesemanticcontentofthatinformation. Furth- more, it requires the personalizing of its search and integration to various types of users. Two approacheshave been proposed in the research literature: integ- tion of Web technologies with database technologies and use of meta-languages such as XML. These solutions o?er highly structured or semi-structured data that allow users to perform queries at a higher semantic level. These also faci- tate thedynamic personalizationof Web-basedapplications. Therefore, it is now important to address the question of how one can e?ciently query and search large collections of XML documents. And it is also necessary to ?nd new so- tions, both to support dynamic architectures for Web-based applications and to model users' search and result presentation criteria. The third international workshop on Databases in Networked Information S- tems (DNIS 2003) was held on September 22-24, 2003 at the University of Aizu in Japan on the occasion of its 10th anniversary. The workshop program included research contributions, and invited contributions. The session on Web IntelligenceincludedinvitedpapersbyProfessorJimingLiuandProfessorCyrus Shahabi. The session on Information Interchange and Management Systems - cluded invited papers by Professor Tosiyasu L. Kunii, Professor Elisa Bertino, and ProfessorMarc Sifer. The session on Information Interchange Among Cyber CommunitieshadinvitedpapersbyProfessorToyoakiNishida, ProfessorMasaru Kitsuregawa, and Dr. Umeshwar Dayal. Finally the session onKnowledge - - notation and Visualization included theinvited contributionby ProfessorDaniel Keim.

"Real-World SQL-DMO for SQL Server" delves into the details of administering Microsoft SQL Server using the SQL-DMO object library. Authors Allan Mitchell and Mark Allison have packed the book with explanations and working code that will help you use the library to its full potential. Additionally, Mitchell and Allison offer advice about when (and when "not") to use the SQL-DMO application programming interface (API).

The code in this book has been tried and tested at sites where database administrators routinely manage more than 50 SQL Servers, ensuring that the techniques can be implemented on environments of almost any scale.

Whether youre a developer or a database administrator, this book will take you to the next level in SQL Server administration.

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Web-Age Information Management, WAIM 2003, held in Chengdu, China in August 2003. The 30 revised full papers and 16 revised short papers presented together with 2 invited contributions were carefully reviewed and selected from 258 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections on Web; XML; text management; data mining; bioinformatics; peer-to-peer systems; service networks; time series, similarity, and ontologies; information filtering; queries and optimization; multimedia and views; and systems demonstrations.

SQL Server Administration with Perl significantly empowers SQL Server database administrators and developers with Perl scripting techniques and takes SQL Server administration to the next level. This book is about solving SQL Server administrative problems with Perl. SQL Server Administration with Perl consists of a series of scenarios covering a wide range of SQL Server administrative topics. These are real-world scenarios that you hear DBAs discussing on the SQL Server forums and newsgroups-scenarios that DBAs run into in their day-to-day development or production environments. Readers will walk away from this book with two things: a DBA toolkit with well over 150 Perl scripts and problem-solving techniques they can apply to create even more tools for attacking other SQL Server administrative problems. Most of the sample problems are described and addressed in the context of SQL Server 7 or SQL Server 2000, but they are generally version independent. The next major release of SQL Server (Yukon) may change some of the details, but it will not invalidate the nature of the presented approaches or solutions. with any version of SQL Server.

Survival Guide for System Administrators

Configure, manage, and optimize SQL Server 2000 for peak performance with help from this unique resource. Inside, you'll find immediate solutions to problems involving database and server settings, multiple instances, startup parameters, service packs, stored procedures, and much more. The book also covers the many administrative features built in to SQL Server 2000, including SQL Server Agent, Enterprise Manager, Multi Server Administration, and System Monitor. Get this book and save yourself hundreds of hours of troubleshooting time.

• Manage SQL Server, including memory and security
• Optimize and automate administration using SQL Server Agent and other tools
• Debug jobs
• Monitor and tune SQL Server using the system monitor and alerts
• Optimize T-SQL and stored procedures
• Scale SQL Server using linked servers and Distributed Partitioned Views (DPVs)
• Troubleshoot database performance
• Implement disaster recovery procedures

TAKE COMMAND--Specific command-line utilities relating to the topic at hand

CODE BLUE--Things to do when your system is in trouble

BUG ALERT--Common and little-known problems and pitfalls

Develop Integrated Mobile Applications

Design, deploy, and manage flexible mobile applications on the Oracle platform. From the exclusive publishers of Oracle Press Books, Oracle9"i Mobile explains how to use and extend the mobile services available in Oracle9"iAS Wireless and integrate with other Oracle technologies. Mobilize any e-business, reach new customers, and deliver critical information to mobile users with the most scalable and reliable mobile infrastructure available.Administer wireless services with Oracle9"iAS Wireless Take advantage of Oracle9"iAS Wireless prebuilt services Build applications in Oracle9"iAS Wireless multichannel XML and Java/JSP Use transcoding to adapt and mobilize legacy applications Develop location-based features into your mobile applications Use Mobile Personal Information Management and Mobile E-mail services Implement Oracle9"iAS Wireless mCommerce Service Build, test, and deploy mobile applications using the Oracle9"iAS Mobile Studio

“In this book, Mr. Price takes you from making simple database connections to using object-relational features and covers such essential topics as Oracle9IAS Containers for J2EE (OC4J), JDeveloper, and performance tuning. Read this book and learn how to leverage the full power of Oracle’s implementation of JDBC.”
--Thomas Kurian, Senior Vice President, Oracle Server Technologies, Oracle Corporation

From the authentic Oracle Press comes the definitive guide to writing JDBC programs for use with the Oracle8i and Oracle9i databases, including details on Oracle extensions. In addition, JDBC support in the Oracle9i database as well as in Oracle9i Internet Application Server (via the containers for J2EE) is covered.

This authorized guide from Oracle Press explains how to implement the Oracle9i Server on Windows NT/2000. Youll get details on operating system fundamentals, installation, and configuration, plus intermediate and advanced topics such as architecture, migration, clustering, parallel server, performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and using Oracle Enterprise Manager.

Explore connectivity options, then delve into optimization methods that can be implemented in the Crystal environment, including the use of SQL Expressions and SQL Commands. Coverage includes an execution plan, optimization of indexes, and reduction of parsing, and Oracle-specific features such as external tables, Heterogeneous Connectivity, and Oracle Flashback. Common difficulties when using Oracle are described, and solutions provided.

Your Oracle career starts here! Ideal for those new to Oracle technology, this officially authorized guide explains in easy-to-follow detail how to administer an Oracle database using this state-of-the-art tool. Inside, youll learn to eliminate, simplify, and automate administrative tasks and use Oracle Enterprise Manager (EM) as a management framework for your entire Oracle environment.

Now you can make exciting digital movies using this easy-to-use and information-packed resource. Covering all editing basics, as well as serious film-making techniques, you will be able to successfully apply visual effects and control sound with pinpoint accuracy-- and deliver digital stories you never thought possible.

Oracle9i PL/SQL: A Developers Guide is intended for both intermediate-level Oracle developers who are designing or coding applications in SQL and PL/SQL and for advanced PL/SQL programmers who need to learn new PL/SQL 9ifeatures. In addition to providing developers with detailed coverage of the PL/SQL 9i language itself, author -->Bulusu Lakshman--> covers the techniques of using PL/SQL 9i for server-side applications and provides the methodology for implementing robust applications. Lakshman also mentors developers in implementing effective techniques for real-world and code-centric Oracle applications that, in the long run, will save them time and energy.

Oracle9i PL/SQL: A Developers Guide is a solid source for the development of Oracle9i PL/SQL applications. Developers incorporating these technologies into new applications and those migrating from earlier versions will both find Lakshman's expert treatment of the topic beneficial.

Your Oracle career starts here! Ideal for those new to Oracle technology, this officially authorized entry-level book shows new DBAs various methods for backup and recovery--including Recovery Manager (RMAN). Includes hands-on exercises and end-of-chapter reviews to reinforce just-learned concepts.

Manage a Peak-Performance Oracle Application Environment

Maximize the capabilities of Oracle Financials Release 11"i--an integral component of the Oracle E-Business Suite. Officially authorized by Oracle Corporation, this essential resource explains how to install and upgrade Oracle Financials, apply patches, trace and tune critical application modules, and manage customizations. You'll also get details on day-to-day tasks, such as managing concurrent requests, adding users, handling backup and recovery, troubleshooting, capacity planning, and much more. This is a must-have resource for any Oracle DBA or Financials Administrator.Install and configure the Oracle Technology Stacks--database, middle, and desktop tiers Effectively utilize Application Development utilities and workflow functionality Control and schedule batch and reporting requirements with the Concurrent Manager Implement and manage the Cost Based Optimizer (CBO) Import data from legacy applications using Oracle Open Interfaces Install and configure STATSPACK for the Oracle E-Business Suite Financials environment Monitor Oracle Applications using Oracle Enterprise Manager Management Pack Implement security measures, such as fine-grained access control Enable self-service customizations with Oracle Portal Implement new Oracle8"i features in the application environment for added performance and scalability

This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-proceedings of the 4th International Workshop on Distributed Communities on the Web, DCW 2002, held in Sydney, Australia in April 2002.The 25 revised full papers presented together with an introductory overview and outline of the field were carefully reviewed and selected from 59 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections on adaptive networks, collaborative systems, languages for the Web, and adaptive distributed systems.

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Second International Workshop on Databases in Networked Information Systems, DNIS 2002, held in Aizu, Japan in December 2002. The 16 revised full papers presented with five invited papers were carefully reviewed and selected for inclusion in the book. The papers are organized in topical sections on information interchange and management systems, Web data management systems, data management systems, networked information systems applications, and networked information systems implementations.

Troubleshoot slow-performing queries and make them run faster. Database administrators and SQL developers are constantly under pressure to provide more speed. This new edition has been redesigned and rewritten from scratch based on the last 15 years of learning, knowledge, and experience accumulated by the author. The book Includes expanded information on using extended events, automatic execution plan correction, and other advanced features now available in SQL Server. These modern features are covered while still providing the necessary fundamentals to better understand how statistics and indexes affect query performance. The book gives you knowledge and tools to help you identify poorly performing queries and understand the possible causes of that poor performance. The book also provides mechanisms for resolving the issues identified, whether on-premises, in containers, or on cloud platform providers. You'll learn about key fundamentals, such as statistics, data distribution, cardinality, and parameter sniffing. You'll learn to analyze and design your indexes and your queries using best practices that ward off performance problems before they occur. You'll also learn to use important modern features, such as Query Store to manage and control execution plans, the automated performance tuning feature set, and memory-optimized OLTP tables and procedures. You will be able to troubleshoot in a systematic way. Query tuning doesn't have to be difficult. This book helps you to make it much easier. What You Will Learn Use Query Store to understand and easily change query performance Recognize and eliminate bottlenecks leading to slow performance Tune queries whether on-premises, in containers, or on cloud platform providers Implement best practices in T-SQL to minimize performance risk Design in the performance that you need through careful query and index design Understand how built-in, automatic tuning can assist your performance enhancement efforts Protect query performance during upgrades to the newer versions of SQL Server Who This Book Is For Developers and database administrators with responsibility for query performance in SQL Server environments, and anyone responsible for writing or creating T-SQL queries and in need of insight into bottlenecks (including how to identify them, understand them, and eliminate them)

Get complete coverage of STATSPACK—Oracle’s powerful tuning tool--inside this official guide. Including ready-to-use STATSPACK scripts you’ll be able to collect and analyze system data and soon have your Oracle database running at peak performance.

Your Oracle career starts here! Ideal for those new to Oracle technology, this officially authorized guide teaches new DBAs the essentials of keeping an Oracle database running at top performance. You’ll get coverage of application, instance, database, I/O, OS, and contention tuning.

Nearly a quarter-million PL/SQL programmers--novices and experienced developers alike--have found the first and second editions of Oracle PL/SQL Programming to be indispensable references to this powerful language. Packed with examples and recommendations, this book has helped everyone, from Oracle Forms developers to database administrators, make the most
of PL/SQL.

Authored by renowned PL/SQL experts Steven Feuerstein and Bill Pribyl, this new edition is a comprehensive update of the original book, covering all versions of PL/SQL through Oracle9i Release 2. It adds much-requested new chapters on how to create and run PL/SQL programs, call Java methods from within PL/SQL, and define and use database triggers. An extensive new chapter---designed especially for experienced PL/SQL developers--describes PL/SQL's runtime architecture and how
to use knowledge of Oracle internals to get the best performance from PL/SQL. Regardless of the version you are using, from Oracle 7.3.4 to Oracle 9i, this book will answer your questions.

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