Work with Oracle database's high-availability and disaster-management technologies. This book covers all the Oracle high-availability technologies in one place and also discusses how you configure them in engineered systems and cloud services. You will see that when you say your database is healthy, it is not limited to whether the database is performing well on day-to-day operations; rather it should also be robust and free from disasters. As a result, your database will be capable of handling unforeseen incidents and recovering from disaster with very minimal or zero downtime. Oracle High Availability, Disaster Recovery, and Cloud Services explores all the high-availability features of Oracle database, how to configure them, and best practices. After you have read this book you will have mastered database high-availability concepts such as RAC, Data Guard, OEM 13c, and engineered systems (Oracle Exadata x6/x7 and Oracle Database Appliance). What You Will Learn Master the best practices and features of Exadata and ODA Implement and monitor high availability with OEM 13c Clone databases using various methods in Oracle 12c R2 Work with the Oracle sharding features of Oracle 12c R2 Who This Book Is ForOracle database administrators

An all-in-one study guide prepares you for the updated Oracle Certified Associate certification It's been nearly six years since Oracle updated its cornerstone database software, making the demand for a comprehensive study guide for the OCA 12c certification a top priority. This resource answers that demand. Packed with invaluable insight, chapter review questions, bonus practice exams, hundreds of electronic flashcards, and a searchable glossary of terms, this study guide prepares you for the challenging Oracle certification exams. * Provides you with a solid understanding of restricting and sorting data * Walks you through using conversion functions and conditional expressions * Addresses displaying data from multiple tables, manipulating data, database maintenance, and database backups and recovery * Explores the Oracle database architecture and discusses preparing the database environment, creating an Oracle database, and managing the Oracle instance * Focuses on administering and implementing user security This must-have study guide thoroughly prepares you to take the dramatically updated Oracle 12c OCA exams.

Learn how to leverage JDBC, a key Java technology used to access relational data from Java programs, in an Oracle environment. Author Donald Bales begins by teaching you the mysteries of establishing database connections, and how to issue SQL queries and get results back. You'll move on to advanced topics such as streaming large objects, calling PL/SQL procedures, and working with Oracle9i's object-oriented features, then finish with a look at transactions, concurrency management, and performance.

In a series of easy-to-use checklists, the Oracle DBA Checklists Pocket Reference summarizes the enormous number of tasks an Oracle DBA must perform. Each section takes the stress out of DBA problem solving with a step-by-step "cookbook" approach to presenting DBA quick-reference material, making it easy to find the information you need--and find it fast.

Based on Oracle8i, release 8.1, this concise book contains detailed, hard-to-find information about Oracle internals (data structures, algorithms, hidden parameters, and undocumented system statistics), Main topics include waits, latches, locks (including instance locks used in parallel server environments), and memory use and management. Aimed especially at readers doing advanced performance tuning

Now available in paperback-- Pro Oracle Spatial for Oracle Database 11g shows how to take advantage of Oracle Databases built--in feature set for working with location--based data. A great deal of the information used in business today is associated with location in some way, and analysis of that data is becoming ever more important in today's mobile and highly connected world. In Pro Oracle Spatial for Oracle Database 11g, authors Ravi Kothuri and Albert Godfrind address: * The special nature of spatial data and its role in professional and consumer applications * Issues in spatial data management such as modeling, storing, accessing, and analyzing spatial data * The Oracle Spatial solution and the integration of spatial data into enterprise databases * How spatial information is used to understand business and support decisions, to manage customer relations, and to better serve private and corporate users When you read Pro Oracle Spatial for Oracle Database 11g, you're learning from the very best. Ravi Kothuri is a key member of Oracle's Spatial development team.Albert Godfrind consults widely with Oracle clients on the implementation of Oracle Spatial, develops training courses, and presents frequently at conferences. Together they have crafted a technically sound and authoritative fountain of information on working with spatial data in the Oracle database.What you'll learn * About new Oracle Spatial features in Oracle Database 11g, including support for the European Petroleum Standards Group (EPSG) data model, the ability to publish to Google Earth, integration with Google Maps, and much more * The use of Oracles built-in SDO_GEOMETRY data type for storing location--based data * How to geocode your data, beginning with postal addresses and ending with SDO_GEOMETRY objects that enable future analysis as well as forming the foundation of working with spatial data within Oracle * How to create and display maps to help you visualize and analyze your geocoded data * About network modeling, which is useful in computing routes, travel distances, and proximity based upon travel time How to optimize analysis of your spatial data by creating spatial indexes and custom operators Who this book is for Pro Oracle Spatial for Oracle Database 11g is aimed at software developers who wish to develop applications using Oracles extensive and strong support for working with spatial, or geocoded, data.

Get up and running with Oracle's premium cloud blockchain services and build distributed blockchain apps with ease Key Features Discover Hyperledger Fabric and its components, features, qualifiers, and architecture Get familiar with the Oracle Blockchain Platform and its unique features Build Hyperledger Fabric-based business networks with Oracle's premium blockchain cloud service Book DescriptionHyperledger Fabric empowers enterprises to scale out in an unprecedented way, allowing organizations to build and manage blockchain business networks. This quick start guide systematically takes you through distributed ledger technology, blockchain, and Hyperledger Fabric while also helping you understand the significance of Blockchain-as-a-Service (BaaS). The book starts by explaining the blockchain and Hyperledger Fabric architectures. You'll then get to grips with the comprehensive five-step design strategy - explore, engage, experiment, experience, and influence. Next, you'll cover permissioned distributed autonomous organizations (pDAOs), along with the equation to quantify a blockchain solution for a given use case. As you progress, you'll learn how to model your blockchain business network by defining its assets, participants, transactions, and permissions with the help of examples. In the concluding chapters, you'll build on your knowledge as you explore Oracle Blockchain Platform (OBP) in depth and learn how to translate network topology on OBP. By the end of this book, you will be well-versed with OBP and have developed the skills required for infrastructure setup, access control, adding chaincode to a business network, and exposing chaincode to a DApp using REST configuration. What you will learn Model your blockchain-based business network by defining its components, transactions, integrations, and infrastructure through use cases Develop, deploy, and test chaincode using shim and REST, and integrate it with client apps using SDK, REST, and events Explore accounting, blockchain, hyperledger fabric, and its components, features, qualifiers, architecture and structure Understand the importance of Blockchain-as-a-Service (BaaS) Experiment Hyperledger Fabric and delve into the underlying technology Set up a consortium network, nodes, channels, and privacy, and learn how to translate network topology on OBP Who this book is forIf you are a blockchain developer, blockchain architect or just a cloud developer looking to get hands-on with Oracle Blockchain Cloud Service, then this book is for you. Some familiarity with the basic concepts of blockchain will be helpful to get the most out of this book

Work with the newest Oracle API Platform Cloud Service to interface with the increasingly complex array of services your clients want. Key Features Understand the architecture and functionality of the new Oracle API Cloud Service Platform Understand typical use cases for the new platform and how it can work for you Design your own APIs, then deploy and customize your APIs Implement Oauth 2.0 policy and custom policies Migrate from Oracle 12c solutions to the new Oracle API platform Book DescriptionImplementing Oracle API Platform Cloud Service moves from theory to practice using the newest Oracle API management platform. This critical new platform for Oracle developers allows you to interface the complex array of services your clients expect in the modern world. First, you'll learn about Oracle's new platform and get an overview of it, then you'll see a use case showing the functionality and use of this new platform for Oracle customers. Next, you'll see the power of Apiary and begin designing your own APIs. From there, you'll build and run microservices and set up the Oracle API gateways. Moving on, you'll discover how to customize the developer portal and publish your own APIs. You'll spend time looking at configuration management on the new platform, and implementing the Oauth 2.0 policy, as well as custom policies. The latest finance modules from Oracle will be examined, with some of the third party alternatives in sight as well. This broad-scoped book completes your journey with a clear examination of how to transition APIs from Oracle API Management 12c to the new Oracle API Platform, so that you can step into the future confidently. What you will learn Get an overview of the Oracle API Cloud Service Platform See typical use cases of the Oracle API Cloud Service Platform Design your own APIs using Apiary Build and run microservices Set up API gateways with the new API platform from Oracle Customize developer portals Configuration management Implement Oauth 2.0 policies Implement custom policies Get a policy SDK overview Transition from Oracle API Management 12c to the new Oracle API platform Who this book is forThis book is for all Oracle developers who are working or plan to work with the Oracle API Platform Cloud Service.

Master the new and improved features of Oracle Database 12c Release 2 Maximize the benefits of the powerful features available in Oracle Database 12c Release 2 using the hands-on information contained in this authoritative guide from Oracle Press. You will find everything you need to know to get up and running quickly on the latest Oracle Database release-and to fully utilize every new tool. Oracle Database 12c Release 2 New Features starts by showing, step-by-step, how to handle the installation, configuration, migration, and upgrade processes. From there, you will learn to effectively deploy new enhancements to Oracle Multitenant, Oracle In-Memory, and big data analytics. Improvements to security, availability, and performance are fully covered. The book offers thorough discussions of sharding, diagnostics, performance tuning, and the powerful new cloud capabilities of Oracle Database 12c Release 2. * Contains a plethora of unique content focused on Oracle Database 12c Release 2 * Features subjective reviews of usefulness and functionality * Authored by an Oracle ACE with years of database experience

This practical Oracle Press guide teaches cutting-edge techniques for building, configuring, and managing a secure private database cloud with Oracle Enterprise Manager 13c. The book also explains how to use the RESTful API for DBaaS, SCHaaS and PDBaaS, and gives step by step instructions to set up the Oracle Database Hybrid Cloud.This hands-on volume lays out ready-to-deploy roadmaps for the design and maintenance of high-performance private database clouds using Oracle Enterprise Manager 13c. Learn best practices for a wide variety of different approaches-Database as a Service, Snap Clone as a Service, Schema as a Service, and Pluggable Database as a Service. Oracle Database Cloud Cookbook with Oracle Enterprise Manager 13c Cloud Control thoroughly explains how to architect, configure, and manage every component in a private database cloud lifecycle. You will get an insider's solutions for securing your cloud-based infrastructure, generating reliable RMAN backups, and protecting your mission-critical enterprise information using Oracle Data Guard. This comprehensive volume from Oracle Press features detailed, step-by-step instructions with multiple screen shots and diagrams that illustrate each technique along the way. Real-world examples and case studies illustrate applications in various industriesOffers essential skills for cloud administrators and DBAsAuthor is an Oracle Certified Master, previous ACE director, and experienced computing writer

Master the advanced concepts of PL/SQL for professional-level certification and learn the new capabilities of Oracle Database 12c About This Book * Learn advanced application development features of Oracle Database 12c and prepare for the 1Z0-146 examination * Build robust and secure applications in Oracle PL/SQL using the best practices * Packed with feature demonstrations and illustrations that will help you learn and understand the enhanced capabilities of Oracle Database 12c Who This Book Is For This book is for Oracle developers responsible for database management. Readers are expected to have basic knowledge of Oracle Database and the fundamentals of PL/SQL programming. Certification aspirants can use this book to prepare for 1Z0-146 examination in order to be an Oracle Certified Professional in Advanced PL/SQL. What You Will Learn * Learn and understand the key SQL and PL/SQL features of Oracle Database 12c * Understand the new Multitenant architecture and Database In-Memory option of Oracle Database 12c * Know more about the advanced concepts of the Oracle PL/SQL language such as external procedures, securing data using Virtual Private Database (VPD), SecureFiles, and PL/SQL code tracing and profiling * Implement Virtual Private Databases to prevent unauthorized data access * Trace, analyze, profile, and debug PL/SQL code while developing database applications * Integrate the new application development features of Oracle Database 12c with the current concepts * Discover techniques to analyze and maintain PL/SQL code * Get acquainted with the best practices of writing PL/SQL code and develop secure applications In Detail Oracle Database is one of the most popular databases and allows users to make efficient use of their resources and to enhance service levels while reducing the IT costs incurred. Oracle Database is sometimes compared with Microsoft SQL Server, however, Oracle Database clearly supersedes SQL server in terms of high availability and addressing planned and unplanned downtime. Oracle PL/SQL provides a rich platform for application developers to code and build scalable database applications and introduces multiple new features and enhancements to improve development experience. Advanced Oracle PL/SQL Developer's Guide, Second Edition is a handy technical reference for seasoned professionals in the database development space. This book starts with a refresher of fundamental concepts of PL/SQL, such as anonymous block, subprograms, and exceptions, and prepares you for the upcoming advanced concepts. The next chapter introduces you to the new features of Oracle Database 12c, not limited to PL/SQL. In this chapter, you will understand some of the most talked about features such as Multitenant and Database In-Memory. Moving forward, each chapter introduces advanced concepts with the help of demonstrations, and provides you with the latest update from Oracle Database 12c context. This helps you to visualize the pre- and post-applications of a feature over the database releases. By the end of this book, you will have become an expert in PL/SQL programming and will be able to implement advanced concepts of PL/SQL for efficient management of Oracle Database. Style and approach The book follows the structure of the Oracle Certification examination but doesn't restrict itself to the exam objectives. Advanced concepts have been explained in an easy-to-understand style, supported with feature demonstrations and case illustrations.

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. A practical roadmap for database upgrade, migration, and transformationThis Oracle Press guide provides best practices for migrating between different operating systems and platforms, transforming existing databases to use different storage or enterprise systems, and upgrading databases from one release to the next. Based on the expert authors' real-world experience, Oracle Database Upgrade, Migration & Transformation Tips & Techniques will help you choose the best migration path for your project and develop an effective methodology. Code examples and detailed checklists are included in this comprehensive resource. Leverage the features of Oracle Data Guard to migrate an Oracle Database Use Oracle Recovery Manager, transportable tablespace sets, and transportable database toolsets to migrate between platforms Migrate databases with export/import Use Oracle GoldenGate for zero or near-zero downtime migrations Take advantage of the Cross-Platform Transportable Tablespace Set utility Migrate to new storage platforms using the features of Oracle Automatic Storage Management Upgrade to Oracle Database 12c with the Database Upgrade Assistant tool Move seamlessly to Oracle's engineered systems Migrate to the cloud

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Maximize Application Performance on Oracle ExadataWritten by an enterprise architect specializing in applications on Oracle's engineered systems, Running Applications on Oracle Exadata: Tuning Tips & Techniques reveals proven methods for configuring and tuning Oracle Exadata to achieve peak results from applications. You'll get complete details on application migration, consolidation, and administration. Deliverunparalleled enterprise application performance on Oracle Exadata using the best practices provided in this Oracle Press guide. Understand Oracle Exadata architecture, hardware components, and software features Achieve peak performance from online transaction processing (OLTP) systems Size Oracle Exadata for applications using comparative and predictive methods Migrate and consolidate applications to Oracle Exadata Monitor, manage, and administer all Oracle Exadata components to ensure high availability and performance Develop and implement a backup and recovery strategy Learn best practices for running applications on Oracle Exadata Code examples in the book are available for download at OraclePressBooks.com

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Proven PL/SQL Optimization SolutionsIn Oracle PL/SQL Performance Tuning Tips & Techniques, Oracle ACE authors with decades of experience building complex production systems for government, industry, and educational organizations present a hands-on approach to enabling optimal results from PL/SQL. The book begins by describing the discovery process required to pinpoint performance problems and then provides measurable and repeatable test cases. In-depth coverage of linking SQL and PL/SQL is followed by deep dives into essential Oracle Database performance tuning tools. Real-world examples and best practices are included throughout this Oracle Press guide. Follow a request-driven nine-step process to identify and address performance problems in web applications Use performance-related database tools, including data dictionary views, logging, tracing, PL/SQL Hierarchical Profiler, PL/Scope, and RUNSTATS Instrument code to pinpoint performance issues using call stack APIs, error stack APIs, and timing markers Embed PL/SQL in SQL and manage user-defined functions Embed SQL in PL/SQL using a set-based approach to handle large volumes of data Properly write and deploy data manipulation language triggers to avoid performance problems Work with advanced datatypes, including LOBs and XML Use caching techniques to avoid redundant operations Effectively use dynamic SQL to reduce the amount of code needed and streamline system management Manage version control and ensure that performance fixes are successfully deployed Code examples in the book are available for download.

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Oracle Endeca Information Discovery Best PracticesMaximize the powerful capabilities of this self-service enterprise data discovery platform. Master Competitive Analytics with Oracle Endeca Information Discovery reveals how to unlock insights from any type of data,regardless of structure. The first part of the book is a complete technical guide to the product's architecture, components, and implementation. The second part presents a comprehensive collection of business analytics use cases in various industries, including financial services, healthcare, research, manufacturing, retail, consumer packaged goods, and public sector. Step-by-step instructions on implementing some of these use cases areincluded in this Oracle Press book. Install and manage Oracle Endeca Server Design Oracle Endeca Information Discovery Studio visualizations to facilitate user-driven data exploration and discovery Enable enterprise-driven data exploration with Oracle Endeca Information Discovery Integrator Develop and implement a fraud detection and analysis application Build a healthcare correlation application that integrates claims, patient, and operations analysis;partners; clinical research; and remote monitoring Use an enterprise architecture approach to incrementally establish big data and analytical capabilities

This book is written in an easy to understand style, following an enterprise development process through all the phases of development and deployment. Concepts are illustrated with real world examples and the methods used are explained step by step. This book is for Oracle developers looking to start using Oracle's latest development tool and J2EE developers looking for a more productive way to build modern web applications. This book will guide you through the creation of a successful enterprise application with Oracle ADF 12c, and therefore it assumes you have basic knowledge of Java, JDeveloper, and databases.

This book is packed with real world examples that cover the design and discipline of the software and service of CRMOD. If you are a CRMOD Administrator, Business Analyst or a CRM implementation specialist looking forward to implement CRM On Demand or enhance and maintain an existing CRM On Demand deployment, then this is the guide for you.

This book is an advanced practical guide to applying and extending Oracle Spatial. This book is for existing users of Oracle and Oracle Spatial who have, at a minimum, basic operational experience of using Oracle or an equivalent database. Advanced skills are not required.

This book is a practical tutorial, with lots of step-by-step instructions for achieving SOA Governance by implementing the component Oracle products.This book is written for SOA architects and project managers who want to learn how to implement Oracle SOA Governance.

Getting Started with Oracle WebLogic Server 12c is a fast-paced and feature-packed book, designed to get you working with Java EE 6, JDK 7 and Oracle WebLogic Server 12c straight away, so start developing your own applications.Getting Started with Oracle WebLogic Server 12c: Developer's Guide is written for developers who are just getting started, or who have some experience, with Java EE who want to learn how to develop for and use Oracle WebLogic Server. Getting Started with Oracle WebLogic Server 12c: Developer's Guide also provides a great overview of the updated features of the 12c release, and how it integrates Java EE 6 and JDK 7 to remove boilerplate code.

The book follows a tutorial-based approach, covering all the best practices for backup and recovery. The book starts by introducing readers to the world of backup and recovery, then moves on to teach them the new features offered by Oracle 12c. The book is full of useful tips and best practices that are essential for any DBA to perform backup and recovery operations in an organization. This book is designed for Oracle DBAs and system administrators. The reader will have a basic working experience of administering Oracle databases. This book is designed for Oracle DBAs and system administrators.This book will become a reference guide and will also help you to learn some new skills, and give you some new ideas you never knew about, helping you to easily find the solution to some of the most well-known problems you could encounter as DBAs.

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Master Oracle NoSQL DatabaseEnable highly reliable, scalable, and available data. Oracle NoSQL Database: Real-Time Big Data Management for the Enterprise shows you how to take fulladvantage of this cost-effective solution for storing, retrieving, and updating high-volume, unstructured data. The book covers installation, configuration, application development, capacity planning and sizing, and integration with other enterprise data center products. Real-world examples illustrate the concepts presented in this Oracle Press guide. Understand Oracle NoSQL Database architecture and the underlying data storage engine, Oracle Berkeley DB Install and configure Oracle NoSQL Database for optimal performance Develop complex, distributed applications using a rich set of APIs Read and write data into the Oracle NoSQL Database key-value store Apply an Avro schema to the value portion of the key-value pair using Avro bindings Learn best practices for capacity planning and sizing an enterpriselevel Oracle NoSQL Database deployment Integrate Oracle NoSQL Database with Oracle Database, Oracle Event Processing, and Hadoop Code examples from the book are available for download at www.OraclePressBooks.com.

Developing Web Applications with Oracle ADF Essentials covers the basics of Oracle ADF and then works through more complex topics such as debugging and logging features and JAAS Security in JDeveloper as the reader gains more skills. This book will follow a tutorial approach, using a practical example, with the content and tasks getting harder throughout. "Developing Web Applications with Oracle ADF Essentials" is for you if you want to build modern, user-friendly web applications for all kinds of data gathering, analysis, and presentations. You do not need to know any advanced HTML or JavaScript programming. Business logic can be implemented by adding Java code at well-defined hook points, so you do not need do know advanced object-oriented programming-regular Java programming skills are enough.

This is a cookbook that covers more than 80 different recipes to teach you about different aspects of Oracle ADF Faces. It follows a practical approach and covers how to build your components for reuse in different applications. This book will also help you in tuning the performance of your ADF Faces application. If you are an ADF developer who wants to harness the power of Oracle ADF Faces to create exceptional user interfaces and reactive applications, this book will provide you with the recipes needed to do just that. You will not need to be familiar with Oracle ADF Faces, but you should be comfortable with Java application development, Java EE frameworks, and JSF. This book is also for ADF developers who know how to use Oracle ADF Faces but who want to know what's new in Oracle ADF Faces 12c.

This hands-on, example-driven guide is a practical getting started tutorial with plenty of step-by-step instructions for beginner to intermediate level readers working with BPEL PM in Oracle SOA Suite. Written for SOA developers, administrators, architects, and engineers who want to get started with Oracle BPEL PM 11g. No previous experience with BPEL PM is required, but an understanding of SOA and web services is assumed