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Oracle Database
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Developer(s) Oracle Corporation
Stable release 11g R2 / September 1, 2009; 6 month(s) ago (2009-09-01)
License Proprietary
Website www.oracle.com
.The Oracle Database (commonly referred to as Oracle RDBMS or simply as Oracle) is a relational database management system (RDBMS) produced and marketed by Oracle Corporation.^ Oracle Corporation produces and markets the Oracle Database.
  • Oracle - Oracle Corporation produces and markets the Oracle Database. The relational database management system (RDBMS) offici 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC ostatic.com [Source type: General]

^ Refer to the Oracle Database Recovery Manager Reference for details on recovery catalog views and Oracle Database Reference for details on V$ views.

^ Oracle is the leader in the enterprise database market.
  • Oracle Monitoring & Management | Hyperic 2 February 2010 16:36 UTC www.hyperic.com [Source type: Reference]

.As of 2009, Oracle remains a major presence in database computing.^ Grid computing is a major initiative at Oracle.
  • Oracle looking to Linux - CNET News 2 February 2010 16:36 UTC news.cnet.com [Source type: General]

^ As of 2009, Oracle remains a major presence in database computing.
  • Computer Software: Oracle database administrators system Application Server has implemented 31 January 2010 13:46 UTC computercircuit.blogspot.com [Source type: Reference]

^ On September 15, 2009, Larry Ellison announced Oracle Exadata V2, the first OLTP Database Machine which combines software from Oracle and hardware from Sun.
  • Oracle and Sun - Overview and Frequently Asked Questions (Oracle PartnerNetwork Portugal) 31 January 2010 13:46 UTC blogs.oracle.com [Source type: General]

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.Larry Ellison and his friends and former co-workers Bob Miner and Ed Oates started the consultancy Software Development Laboratories (SDL) in 1977. SDL developed the original version of the Oracle software.^ Larry Ellison and his friends and former co-workers Bob Miner and Ed Oates started the consultancy Software Development Laboratories (SDL) in 1977.
  • Computer Software: Oracle database administrators system Application Server has implemented 31 January 2010 13:46 UTC computercircuit.blogspot.com [Source type: Reference]

^ He founded Oracle in 1977 under the name Software Development Laboratories.
  • Oracle Corporation - Oracle FAQ 2 February 2010 16:36 UTC www.orafaq.com [Source type: Reference]

^ SDL developed the original version of the Oracle software.
  • Computer Software: Oracle database administrators system Application Server has implemented 31 January 2010 13:46 UTC computercircuit.blogspot.com [Source type: Reference]

.The name Oracle comes from the code-name of a CIA-funded project Ellison had worked on while previously employed by Ampex.^ The name Oracle comes from the code-name of a CIA-funded project Ellison had worked on while previously employed by Ampex.
  • Computer Software: Oracle database administrators system Application Server has implemented 31 January 2010 13:46 UTC computercircuit.blogspot.com [Source type: Reference]

^ Follow along as he builds a working Oracle encyclopedia, sharing his knowledge and experiences, and describing ways to integrate that technology in various projects and business areas.
  • What is the difference between Oracle, SQL and PL/SQL? 2 February 2010 16:36 UTC it.toolbox.com [Source type: General]
  • An Expert's Guide to Oracle Technology 2 February 2010 16:36 UTC it.toolbox.com [Source type: General]

^ The products are a further development of the enterprise content management platform, previously code-named "Tsunami," that Oracle has been talking about for more than 18 months.
  • Oracle Launches Content Management With Database Tie--In - Past News 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.cioinsight.com [Source type: General]

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Contents

Physical and logical structures

.An Oracle database system—identified by an alphanumeric system identifier or SID[3]—comprises at least one instance of the application, along with data storage.^ Oracle Database uses the 'Numeric' data type to identify all numeric data.
  • Sybase.com 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.sybase.com [Source type: Reference]

^ Runtime: Enables applications to connect to an Oracle Database instance on the local system or on a remote system.

^ I have to do a application in Java, connecting with a Oracle Database.
  • Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) - Problem with SQL in Oracle 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC forums.sun.com [Source type: General]

.An instance—identified persistently by an instantiation number (or activation id: SYS.V_$DATABASE.ACTIVATION#)—comprises a set of operating-system processes and memory-structures that interact with the storage.^ In Oracle , the instance is the collection of memory structures and processes running on the server .

^ Identify key database memory structures.
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2008 for the Experienced Oracle Database Administrator 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.microsoft.com [Source type: Reference]

^ Check the instance identifier for your system.
  • Creating an Oracle Database 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.cs.umbc.edu [Source type: Reference]
  • Creating an Oracle Database 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.cs.umbc.edu [Source type: Reference]

.Typical processes include PMON (the process monitor) and SMON (the system monitor).^ Typical processes include PMON (the process monitor) and SMON (the system monitor).
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^ Typical operating groups might include some of the following individual processes—(shown along with their abbreviated nomenclature): .
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^ The Oracle RDBMS typically relies on a group of processes running simultaneously in the background and interacting to monitor and expedite database operations.
  • Computer Software: Oracle database administrators system Application Server has implemented 31 January 2010 13:46 UTC computercircuit.blogspot.com [Source type: Reference]

.Users of the Oracle databases refer to the server-side memory-structure as the SGA (System Global Area).^ In Oracle , the instance is the collection of memory structures and processes running on the server .

^ Identify memory areas inside the Oracle SGA and their SQL Server equivalents.
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2008 for the Experienced Oracle Database Administrator 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.microsoft.com [Source type: Reference]

^ A guide to installing and configuring the Oracle Database Server on a Linux system .
  • Oracle Database HOWTO 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.faqs.org [Source type: Reference]

.The SGA typically holds cache information such as data-buffers, SQL commands, and user information.^ These users are typically used to hold the standard data dictionary information for the database.
  • Oracle Database HOWTO 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.faqs.org [Source type: Reference]
  • Oracle Database HOWTO: Creating a Database 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC tldp.org [Source type: General]

^ The SGA typically holds cache information such as data-buffers, SQL commands, and user information.
  • Computer Software: Oracle database administrators system Application Server has implemented 31 January 2010 13:46 UTC computercircuit.blogspot.com [Source type: Reference]

^ The data dictionary contains information such as: User information, such as user privileges Integrity constraints defined for tables in the database Names and datatypes of all columns in database tables Information on space allocated and used for schema objects The Oracle instance frequently accesses the data dictionary in order to parse SQL statements.
  • Computer Software: Oracle database administrators system Application Server has implemented 31 January 2010 13:46 UTC computercircuit.blogspot.com [Source type: Reference]

.In addition to storage, the database consists of online redo logs (or logs), which hold transactional history.^ In addition to storage, the database consists of online redo logs (or logs), which hold transactional history.
  • Computer Software: Oracle database administrators system Application Server has implemented 31 January 2010 13:46 UTC computercircuit.blogspot.com [Source type: Reference]

^ Online redo log groups have been multiplexed.
  • InformIT: Planning an Oracle Database > System Architecture 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.informit.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Also, multiplex the online redo logs.
  • InformIT: Planning an Oracle Database > System Architecture 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.informit.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

.Processes can in turn archive the online redo logs into archive logs (offline redo logs), which provide the basis (if necessary) for data recovery and for some forms of data replication.^ Do not place online redo log files and archive log files on the same disk.
  • InformIT: Planning an Oracle Database > System Architecture 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.informit.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Processes can in turn archive the online redo logs into archive logs (offline redo logs), which provide the basis (if necessary) for data recovery and for some forms of data replication.
  • Computer Software: Oracle database administrators system Application Server has implemented 31 January 2010 13:46 UTC computercircuit.blogspot.com [Source type: Reference]

^ Recovery is the process of applying redo logs to the database to roll it forward.
  • Oracle database Backup and Recovery FAQ - Oracle FAQ 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.orafaq.com [Source type: General]

.If the Oracle database administrator has implemented Oracle RAC (Real Application Clusters), then multiple instances, usually on different servers, attach to a central storage array.^ The cluster configuration meets the requirements for creating a database with Oracle Real Application Clusters, or meets the requirements for a change in database configuration .
  • What's New in Oracle Database 10 g Oracle Real Application Clusters Installation and Configuration? 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.mcs.csueastbay.edu [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Getting an oracle database administrator job.
  • Oracle Database Administrator Jobs Forum | Indeed.com 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.indeed.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Oracle Database 10g Real Application Clusters Handbook.txt .
  • Oracle Database 10g Real Application Clusters Handbook ebook Download 31 January 2010 13:46 UTC www.toodoc.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

.This scenario offers advantages such as better performance, scalability and redundancy.^ This scenario offers advantages such as better performance, scalability and redundancy.
  • Computer Software: Oracle database administrators system Application Server has implemented 31 January 2010 13:46 UTC computercircuit.blogspot.com [Source type: Reference]

^ Database 11g also offers Database Replay and SQL Replay capabilities, which give users a better understanding of how database changes affect SQL performance.

^ Better Performance and Scalability: SQL Data Services, Filtered Indexes, Advanced Sparse Columns, Column Prefix Compression .
  • Compare SQL Server to Oracle 31 January 2010 13:46 UTC www.microsoft.com [Source type: General]

.However, support becomes more complex, and many sites do not use RAC. In version 10g, grid computing introduced shared resources where an instance can use (for example) CPU resources from another node (computer) in the grid.^ However, support becomes more complex, and many sites do not use RAC. In version 10g, grid computing introduced shared resources where an instance can use (for example) CPU resources from another node (computer) in the grid.
  • Computer Software: Oracle database administrators system Application Server has implemented 31 January 2010 13:46 UTC computercircuit.blogspot.com [Source type: Reference]

^ USING VERSION 10g ¶ .
  • Oracle Spatial — MapServer 5.6.1 documentation 2 February 2010 16:36 UTC www.mapserver.org [Source type: Reference]

^ More on Oracle grid computing .
  • Oracle Database / Applications information, news and tips - SearchOracle.com 31 January 2010 13:46 UTC searchoracle.techtarget.com [Source type: News]

.The Oracle DBMS can store and execute stored procedures and functions within itself.^ Home .NET .NET CLR stored procedures within Oracle d...
  • .NET CLR stored procedures within Oracle database: Another breaking revolution 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.aspfree.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ The Oracle DBMS can store and execute stored procedures and functions within itself.
  • Computer Software: Oracle database administrators system Application Server has implemented 31 January 2010 13:46 UTC computercircuit.blogspot.com [Source type: Reference]

^ Creates, modifies and tunes Oracle database stored procedures, triggers, functions, indexes,...
  • Oracle Database Developer jobs - US News 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC jobs.usnews.com [Source type: Academic]

.PL/SQL (Oracle Corporation's proprietary procedural extension to SQL), or the object-oriented language Java can invoke such code objects and/or provide the programming structures for writing them.^ PL/SQL (Oracle Corporation's proprietary procedural extension to SQL), or the object-oriented language Java can invoke such code objects and/or provide the programming structures for writing them.
  • Computer Software: Oracle database administrators system Application Server has implemented 31 January 2010 13:46 UTC computercircuit.blogspot.com [Source type: Reference]

^ An Oracle stored procedure is a program stored in an Oracle database.
  • Oracle Stored Procedures 2 February 2010 16:36 UTC www.devshed.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Identify and administer PL/SQL objects .
  • Oracle Database 10g: Administration I 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC education.oracle.com [Source type: Reference]

Storage

.The Oracle RDBMS stores data logically in the form of tablespaces and physically in the form of data files.^ Define the purpose of tablespaces and data files .
  • Oracle Database 10g: Administration I 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC education.oracle.com [Source type: Reference]

^ Binary data stored in an external file .

^ Storage The Oracle RDBMS stores data logically in the form of tablespaces and physically in the form of data files.
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.Tablespaces can contain various types of memory segments, such as Data Segments, Index Segments, etc.^ Use different indexes for different types of data: .
  • Oracle BI Blog - EPM, Business Intelligence, and OBIEE: DAC, ETL and Database Performance Tuning 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC oraclebiblog.blogspot.com [Source type: Reference]

^ Tablespaces can contain various types of memory segments, such as Data Segments, Index Segments, etc.
  • Computer Software: Oracle database administrators system Application Server has implemented 31 January 2010 13:46 UTC computercircuit.blogspot.com [Source type: Reference]

^ This feature provides an index type commonly used in data warehouses for columns with low cardinality, such as 'Y' or 'N', to dramatically improve performance gains in a data warehouse application.
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.Segments in turn comprise one or more extents.^ Segments in turn comprise one or more extents.
  • Computer Software: Oracle database administrators system Application Server has implemented 31 January 2010 13:46 UTC computercircuit.blogspot.com [Source type: Reference]

^ Parallel DML requires more than one rollback segment.
  • SET TRANSACTION 2 February 2010 16:36 UTC www.stanford.edu [Source type: General]

^ Each transaction will likely take one (maybe more) extents.
  • InformIT: Planning an Oracle Database > System Architecture 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.informit.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

.Extents comprise groups of contiguous data blocks.^ Extents comprise groups of contiguous data blocks.
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.Data blocks form the basic units of data storage.^ Data blocks form the basic units of data storage.
  • Computer Software: Oracle database administrators system Application Server has implemented 31 January 2010 13:46 UTC computercircuit.blogspot.com [Source type: Reference]

^ In some cases, however, a larger data block size provides greater efficiency in disk and memory I/O (access and storage of data).
  • Creating an Oracle Database 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.cs.umbc.edu [Source type: Reference]
  • Creating an Oracle Database 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.cs.umbc.edu [Source type: Reference]

^ In its simplest form, it is a way of breaking up or subsetting data into smaller units that can be managed and accessed separately.
  • Large Database Features In Oracle 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.devshed.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

.Oracle database management tracks its computer data storage with the help of information stored in the SYSTEM tablespace.^ For more information, refer Oracle Management Online Help .
  • Oracle Management, Oracle Monitoring, Oracle Database Monitoring, Oracle Reports, Oracle Tuning, and Oracle Performance Monitoring Software - ManageEngine Applications Manager 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.manageengine.com [Source type: General]

^ An Oracle stored procedure is a program stored in an Oracle database.
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^ Oracle stores year data with the century information.

.The SYSTEM tablespace contains the data dictionary—and often (by default) indexes and clusters.^ The SYSTEM tablespace contains the data dictionary—and often (by default) indexes and clusters.
  • Computer Software: Oracle database administrators system Application Server has implemented 31 January 2010 13:46 UTC computercircuit.blogspot.com [Source type: Reference]

^ The SYSTEM tablespace contains the data dictionary — and often (by default) indexes and clusters.
  • Oracle - Oracle Corporation produces and markets the Oracle Database. The relational database management system (RDBMS) offici 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC ostatic.com [Source type: General]

^ Since version 8i, the Oracle RDBMS also supports "locally managed" tablespaces which can store space management information in bitmaps in their own headers rather than in the SYSTEM tablespace (as happens with the default "dictionary-managed" tablespaces).
  • Computer Software: Oracle database administrators system Application Server has implemented 31 January 2010 13:46 UTC computercircuit.blogspot.com [Source type: Reference]

.A data dictionary consists of a special collection of tables that contains information about all user-objects in the database.^ Contains database information from the control file .
  • 2 Creating an Oracle Database 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.stanford.edu [Source type: Reference]

^ These users are typically used to hold the standard data dictionary information for the database.
  • Oracle Database HOWTO 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.faqs.org [Source type: Reference]
  • Oracle Database HOWTO: Creating a Database 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC tldp.org [Source type: General]

^ All character data, including data in the data dictionary, is stored in the database character set.
  • Creating an Oracle Database 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.cs.uvm.edu [Source type: Reference]
  • 2 Creating an Oracle Database 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.stanford.edu [Source type: Reference]
  • Creating an Oracle Database 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.cs.umbc.edu [Source type: Reference]
  • Creating an Oracle Database 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.cs.umbc.edu [Source type: Reference]

.Since version 8i, the Oracle RDBMS also supports "locally managed" tablespaces which can store space management information in bitmaps in their own headers rather than in the SYSTEM tablespace (as happens with the default "dictionary-managed" tablespaces).^ Create, browse, and manage Oracle databases from version 8i to 11g.
  • database, and Oracle Corp. news and downloads on CNET 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.cnet.com [Source type: General]

^ Locally managed tablespaces provide better performance and greater ease of management than dictionary-managed tablespaces.
  • 2 Creating an Oracle Database 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.stanford.edu [Source type: Reference]

^ Since version 8i, the Oracle RDBMS also supports "locally managed" tablespaces which can store space management information in bitmaps in their own headers rather than in the SYSTEM tablespace (as happens with the default "dictionary-managed" tablespaces).
  • Computer Software: Oracle database administrators system Application Server has implemented 31 January 2010 13:46 UTC computercircuit.blogspot.com [Source type: Reference]

Disk files

.At the physical level, datafiles comprise one or more data blocks, where the block size can vary between datafiles.^ The ability to specify multiple block sizes for your database is especially useful if you are transporting tablespaces between databases.
  • Creating an Oracle Database 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.cs.uvm.edu [Source type: Reference]
  • 2 Creating an Oracle Database 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.stanford.edu [Source type: Reference]

^ In some cases, however, a larger data block size provides greater efficiency in disk and memory I/O (access and storage of data).
  • Creating an Oracle Database 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.cs.umbc.edu [Source type: Reference]
  • Creating an Oracle Database 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.cs.umbc.edu [Source type: Reference]

^ Segments in turn comprise one or more extents.
  • Computer Software: Oracle database administrators system Application Server has implemented 31 January 2010 13:46 UTC computercircuit.blogspot.com [Source type: Reference]

.Datafiles can occupy pre-allocated space in the file system of a computer server, utilize raw disk directly, or exist within ASM logical volumes.^ Specify a directory on a file system with sufficient free disk space.
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^ Raw disk space.
  • Oracle Database Machine and Exadata pricing: Part 2 | DBMS2 -- DataBase Management System Services 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.dbms2.com [Source type: General]

^ Disk space for software files .
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Control files
The following parameters govern the size of the control files:
* maxlogfiles
* maxlogmembers
* maxloghistory
* maxinstances
* control_file_record_keep_time

Database schema

.Oracle database conventions refer to defined groups of object ownership (generally associated with a "username") as schemas.^ Create and redesign Oracle database objects.
  • Oracle Database news and downloads on CNET 31 January 2010 13:46 UTC ces.cnet.com [Source type: General]

^ Control files Size of control files The size of the control files is governed by the following parameters: * maxlogfiles * maxlogmembers * maxloghistory * maxinstances * control_file_record_keep_time Database schema Oracle database conventions refer to defined groups of object ownership (generally associated with a "username") as schemas.
  • Computer Software: Oracle database administrators system Application Server has implemented 31 January 2010 13:46 UTC computercircuit.blogspot.com [Source type: Reference]

^ Oracle database schema downloads at VicMan .
  • Oracle database schema downloads at VicMan 31 January 2010 13:46 UTC www.vicman.net [Source type: Reference]

.Most Oracle database installations traditionally came with a default schema called SCOTT.^ The schemas and installation instructions are described in detail in Oracle Database Sample Schemas .
  • 2 Creating an Oracle Database 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.stanford.edu [Source type: Reference]

^ Welcome to the Oracle Database 10 g Installation .
  • Oracle® Database Quick Installation Guide 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC download.oracle.com [Source type: Reference]

^ Making the Most of Oracle Database 10g.
  • InformIT: Oracle Database 10g Insider Solutions 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.informit.com [Source type: General]

.After the installation process has set up the sample tables, the user can log into the database with the username scott and the password tiger.^ Those are the basics of setting up an OFA database installation.
  • InformIT: Planning an Oracle Database > System Architecture 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.informit.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Oracle database with sample user (that I unlocked during installation) .
  • How to install Oracle Database 10g on Mac OS X Intel « ray_apps_blog 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC blog.rayapps.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Note that both a username (scott) and password (tiger) are provided.
  • Database Security 3.0: Oracle 31 January 2010 13:46 UTC blog.appsecinc.com [Source type: General]

.The name of the SCOTT schema originated with Bruce Scott, one of the first employees at Oracle (then Software Development Laboratories), who had a cat named Tiger.^ He founded Oracle in 1977 under the name Software Development Laboratories.
  • Oracle Corporation - Oracle FAQ 2 February 2010 16:36 UTC www.orafaq.com [Source type: Reference]

^ SDL developed the original version of the Oracle software.
  • Computer Software: Oracle database administrators system Application Server has implemented 31 January 2010 13:46 UTC computercircuit.blogspot.com [Source type: Reference]

^ The name of the SCOTT schema originated with Bruce Scott, one of the first employees at Oracle (then Software Development Laboratories), who had a cat named Tiger.
  • Computer Software: Oracle database administrators system Application Server has implemented 31 January 2010 13:46 UTC computercircuit.blogspot.com [Source type: Reference]

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.Oracle Corporation has de-emphasized the use of the SCOTT schema, as it uses few of the features of the more recent releases of Oracle.^ JDK 1.5.0 is used in Oracle Database Release 1.
  • Oracle® Database 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC download.oracle.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Oracle Corporation has de-emphasized the use of the SCOTT schema, as it uses few of the features of the more recent releases of Oracle.
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^ In 1983, RSI was renamed Oracle Corporation to more closely align itself with its flagship product.
  • Oracle Portal and Oracle Directory: Oracle Software, Oracle Tools, Oracle Articles, Oracle Tutorials, Oracle white papers, Oracle scripts, Oracle consultants, Oracle Developers, Oracle Forums and more. 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.oracle.databasecorner.com [Source type: Academic]

.Most recent examples supplied by Oracle Corporation reference the default HR or OE schemas.^ Most recent examples supplied by Oracle Corporation reference the default HR or OE schemas.
  • Computer Software: Oracle database administrators system Application Server has implemented 31 January 2010 13:46 UTC computercircuit.blogspot.com [Source type: Reference]

^ Most Oracle database installations traditionally came with a default schema called SCOTT. After the installation process has set up the sample tables, the user can log into the database with the username scott and the password tiger.
  • Computer Software: Oracle database administrators system Application Server has implemented 31 January 2010 13:46 UTC computercircuit.blogspot.com [Source type: Reference]

^ BI, IX, HR, OE, PM, and SH (expanded sample schemas containing more data and structures than the older SCOTT schema).
  • Computer Software: Oracle database administrators system Application Server has implemented 31 January 2010 13:46 UTC computercircuit.blogspot.com [Source type: Reference]

Other default schemas[6] include:
.
  • SYS (essential core database structures and utilities)
  • SYSTEM (additional core database structures and utilities, and privileged account)
  • OUTLN (utilized to store metadata for stored outlines for stable query-optimizer execution plans.^ Other default schemas include: SYS (essential core database structures and utilities) SYSTEM (additional core database structures and utilities, and privileged account) OUTLN (utilized to store metadata for stored outlines for stable query-optimizer execution plans.
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    ^ Execute Oracle database queries .
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    ^ OUTLN is an account used to support Oracle’s Query Plan Stability or Stored Outlines feature.
    • Database Security 3.0: Oracle 31 January 2010 13:46 UTC blog.appsecinc.com [Source type: General]

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  • BI, IX, HR, OE, PM, and SH (expanded sample schemas[8] containing more data and structures than the older SCOTT schema).

Memory architecture

System Global Area

.Each Oracle instance uses a System Global Area or SGA—a shared-memory area—to store its data and control-information.^ Oracle stores year data with the century information.

^ Program Global Area The Program Global Area or PGA memory-area of an Oracle instance contains data and control-information for Oracle's server-processes.
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^ System Global Area Main article: System Global Area Each Oracle instance uses a System Global Area or SGA—a shared-memory area—to store its data and control-information.
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.Each Oracle instance allocates itself an SGA when it starts and de-allocates it at shut-down time.^ SQL> shutdown abort ORACLE instance shut down.
  • Oracle Database Startup and Shutdown Procedure 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.thegeekstuff.com [Source type: General]

^ Start up and shut down ASM instances .
  • Oracle Database 10g: Administration II 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC education.oracle.com [Source type: Reference]

^ SVRMGR> startup ORACLE instance started.
  • Oracle Database HOWTO 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.faqs.org [Source type: Reference]

The information in the SGA consists of the following elements, each of which has a fixed size, established at instance startup:
.
  • the database buffer cache: this stores the most recently-used data blocks.^ The information in the SGA consists of the following elements, each of which has a fixed size, established at instance startup: the database buffer cache: this stores the most recently-used data blocks.
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    ^ Sets the character set that stores data in the database .
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    ^ Nonstandard block size buffer caches .
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    .These blocks can contain modified data not yet written to disk (sometimes known as "dirty blocks"), unmodified blocks, or blocks written to disk since modification (sometimes known as clean blocks).^ These blocks can contain modified data not yet written to disk (sometimes known as "dirty blocks"), unmodified blocks, or blocks written to disk since modification (sometimes known as clean blocks).
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    ^ Suppose these dirty blocks are written while we are copying datafiles from o/s.
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    ^ And then we clean the buffer cache of any pre-existing dirty blocks for those datafiles.
    • Ask Tom "RMAN - Full vs. Incremental - performa..." 31 January 2010 13:46 UTC asktom.oracle.com [Source type: General]

    .Because the buffer cache keeps blocks based on a most-recently-used algorithm, the most active buffers stay in memory to reduce I/O and to improve performance.
  • the redo log buffer: this stores redo entries—a log of changes made to the database.^ Size the redo log buffer appropriately.
    • InformIT: Planning an Oracle Database > System Architecture 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.informit.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

    ^ The size of a buffer cache affects performance.
    • Creating an Oracle Database 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.cs.uvm.edu [Source type: Reference]
    • 2 Creating an Oracle Database 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.stanford.edu [Source type: Reference]

    ^ Nonstandard block size buffer caches .
    • 2 Creating an Oracle Database 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.stanford.edu [Source type: Reference]

    .The instance writes redo log buffers to the redo log as quickly and efficiently as possible.^ Size the redo log buffer appropriately.
    • InformIT: Planning an Oracle Database > System Architecture 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.informit.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

    ^ The instance writes redo log buffers to the redo log as quickly and efficiently as possible.
    • Computer Software: Oracle database administrators system Application Server has implemented 31 January 2010 13:46 UTC computercircuit.blogspot.com [Source type: Reference]

    ^ Oracle will write complete database blocks instead of the normal deltas to redo log files while in backup mode.
    • Oracle database Backup and Recovery FAQ - Oracle FAQ 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.orafaq.com [Source type: General]

    .The redo log aids in instance recovery in the event of a system failure.
  • the shared pool: this area of the SGA stores shared-memory structures such as shared SQL areas in the library cache and internal information in the data dictionary.^ System Global Area Main article: System Global Area Each Oracle instance uses a System Global Area or SGA—a shared-memory area—to store its data and control-information.
    • Computer Software: Oracle database administrators system Application Server has implemented 31 January 2010 13:46 UTC computercircuit.blogspot.com [Source type: Reference]

    ^ Displays summary information about the system global area (SGA).
    • 2 Creating an Oracle Database 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.stanford.edu [Source type: Reference]

    ^ The redo log aids in instance recovery in the event of a system failure.
    • Computer Software: Oracle database administrators system Application Server has implemented 31 January 2010 13:46 UTC computercircuit.blogspot.com [Source type: Reference]

    An insufficient amount of memory allocated to the shared pool can cause performance degradation.

Library cache

.The library cache[10] stores shared SQL, caching the parse tree and the execution plan for every unique SQL statement.^ This function executes the SQL statement: .
  • Database Security 3.0: Oracle 31 January 2010 13:46 UTC blog.appsecinc.com [Source type: General]

^ Library cache The library cache stores shared SQL, caching the parse tree and the execution plan for every unique SQL statement.
  • Computer Software: Oracle database administrators system Application Server has implemented 31 January 2010 13:46 UTC computercircuit.blogspot.com [Source type: Reference]

^ Max results & max column retrieval configurable - Text (configurable display of SQL Statement, query statistics, warning headers) - Text History - DBMS_OUTPUT - Grid (configurable alternating colors) and Grid Chart Results - Explain Plan - Client Statistics (Time stats: total processing, client processing, server wait, parse, execution) - Pivot Results (With Pivot Grids and Pivot Charts) .
  • Oracle management tool w/ administration capabilities and database query tool. 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.aquafold.com [Source type: Reference]

.If multiple applications issue the same SQL statement, each application can access the shared SQL area.^ If multiple applications issue the same SQL statement, each application can access the shared SQL area.
  • Computer Software: Oracle database administrators system Application Server has implemented 31 January 2010 13:46 UTC computercircuit.blogspot.com [Source type: Reference]

^ Oracle automatically issues an implicit COMMIT before and after any SQL DDL (Data Definition Language) statement (even if this DDL statement fails) .

^ Use a smaller shared SQL area in favor of a larger database buffer cache.
  • InformIT: Planning an Oracle Database > System Architecture 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.informit.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

.This reduces the amount of memory needed and reduces the processing-time used for parsing and execution planning.^ Max results & max column retrieval configurable - Text (configurable display of SQL Statement, query statistics, warning headers) - Text History - DBMS_OUTPUT - Grid (configurable alternating colors) and Grid Chart Results - Explain Plan - Client Statistics (Time stats: total processing, client processing, server wait, parse, execution) - Pivot Results (With Pivot Grids and Pivot Charts) .
  • Oracle management tool w/ administration capabilities and database query tool. 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.aquafold.com [Source type: Reference]

^ Explains the process of planning and executing database upgrades on the Oracle Database server.

^ End Users say “I want it all, and I want it now” but Executives need IT to deliver Project Portfolio Management benefits at a reduced price and on a faster time line.

Data dictionary cache

.The data dictionary comprises a set of tables and views that map the structure of the database.^ All character data, including data in the data dictionary, is stored in the database character set.
  • Creating an Oracle Database 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.cs.uvm.edu [Source type: Reference]
  • 2 Creating an Oracle Database 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.stanford.edu [Source type: Reference]
  • Creating an Oracle Database 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.cs.umbc.edu [Source type: Reference]
  • Creating an Oracle Database 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.cs.umbc.edu [Source type: Reference]

^ Sets the character set that stores data in the database .
  • 2 Creating an Oracle Database 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.stanford.edu [Source type: Reference]

^ View utilization data on storage structures.
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2008 for the Experienced Oracle Database Administrator 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.microsoft.com [Source type: Reference]

.Oracle databases store information here about the logical and physical structure of the database.^ Oracle Database SQL Reference for more information about the conversions .

^ About Oracle Database 11 g .

^ An Oracle stored procedure is a program stored in an Oracle database.
  • Oracle Stored Procedures 2 February 2010 16:36 UTC www.devshed.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

The data dictionary contains information such as:
  • user information, such as user privileges
  • integrity constraints defined for tables in the database
  • names and datatypes of all columns in database tables
  • information on space allocated and used for schema objects
.The Oracle instance frequently accesses the data dictionary in order to parse SQL statements.^ SQL> startup ORACLE instance started.
  • Oracle Database Startup and Shutdown Procedure 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.thegeekstuff.com [Source type: General]
  • How to install Oracle Database 10g on Mac OS X Intel « ray_apps_blog 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC blog.rayapps.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Called a lateral SQL injection, the attack could be used to gain database administrator privileges on an Oracle server in order to change or delete data or even install software, Litchfield said in an interview on Thursday.
  • Researcher finds new way to hack Oracle database 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.computerworld.com [Source type: General]

^ Creating NOT NULL Columns in Huge Oracle Tables Databases are often taxed by applying SQL statements to enormous tables.
  • DBAsupport.com : The Knowledge Center for Oracle Professionals 2 February 2010 16:36 UTC www.dbasupport.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

.The operation of Oracle depends on ready access to the data dictionary: performance bottlenecks in the data dictionary affect all Oracle users.^ A Practical Guide to Data Warehousing in Oracle, Part 6 Materialized Views are continually enhanced by Oracle to leverage data warehouse performance and maintainability.
  • DBAsupport.com : The Knowledge Center for Oracle Professionals 2 February 2010 16:36 UTC www.dbasupport.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Individual tablespaces and/or their data files can be taken offline for maintenance or archiving without affecting access to other subsets of data.
  • Large Database Features In Oracle 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.devshed.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Creating New Database Users Using pre-spawned Oracle connections Auditing User activity Identifying System and Object Privileges Granting and Revoking Privileges Creating and Modifying Roles Displaying user security Information from the Data Dictionary Oracle database management .

.Because of this, database administrators should make sure that the data dictionary cache[11] has sufficient capacity to cache this data.^ Make sure that your hardware is sufficient.
  • Installing and Configuring Oracle Database 10g on the Solaris Platform 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.dbspecialists.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Database programmers should review their code to be sure it is checking to make sure that all of the data it is processing is legitimate, and not injected SQL commands, he said.
  • Researcher Finds New Way to Hack Oracle Database - CSO Online - Security and Risk 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.csoonline.com [Source type: News]

^ This software repairs a corrupted database and inserts recovered data in a new database created by user before initiating recovery process, without making any changes in the corrupted database.
  • Oracle database recovery software - Stellar Oracle Recovery 31 January 2010 13:46 UTC www.stellarinfo.com [Source type: Reference]

.Without enough memory for the data-dictionary cache, users see a severe performance degradation.^ For the application developers and end users, the issues were query performance and data availability.
  • Large Database Features In Oracle 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.devshed.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ A data grid infrastructure with clustered caching creates a competitive edge, improves financial performance, and sustains customer loyalty.

^ Thus, Oracle In-Memory Database Cache offers applications the full generality and functionality of a relational database, the transparent maintenance of cache consistency with the Oracle Database, and the real-time performance of an in-memory database.

.Allocating sufficient memory to the shared pool where the data dictionary cache resides precludes these particular performance problems.^ A data grid infrastructure with clustered caching creates a competitive edge, improves financial performance, and sustains customer loyalty.

^ The SGA comprises a number of memory components , which are pools of memory used to satisfy a particular class of memory allocation requests.
  • 2 Creating an Oracle Database 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.stanford.edu [Source type: Reference]

^ Configuring the shared pool is discussed in Oracle Database Performance Tuning Guide .
  • 2 Creating an Oracle Database 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.stanford.edu [Source type: Reference]

Program Global Area

.The Program Global Area[12][13] or PGA memory-area of an Oracle instance contains data and control-information for Oracle's server-processes.^ Contains database information from the control file .
  • 2 Creating an Oracle Database 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.stanford.edu [Source type: Reference]

^ Oracle Database XE is free for runtime usage with the following limitations: • Supports up to 4GB of user data (in addition to Oracle system data) • Single instance only of Oracle Database XE on any server • Only uses and executes on one processor in any server • Can use up to 1GB RAM .
  • OTN Discussion Forums : Oracle Database 10g Express Edition ... 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC forums.oracle.com [Source type: General]

^ Oracle is best known for its 10g database, but the company also offers software for managing, sharing and protecting data and information.
  • Oracle Tools, Oracle Code, Oracle Tips, Oracle Info 2 February 2010 16:36 UTC www.devarticles.com [Source type: General]

.The size and content of the PGA depends on the Oracle-server options installed.^ (The first time you install Oracle software on the database server there will be two scripts to run as root, while additional installations only require one script to be run as root.
  • Installing and Configuring Oracle Database 10g on the Linux Platform 31 January 2010 13:46 UTC www.dbspecialists.com [Source type: General]

^ Hello, i follow your instruction and all it’s OK. But i need to install Oracle Http Server and i don’t see it.
  • How to install Oracle Database 10g on Mac OS X Snow Leopard « ray_apps_blog 31 January 2010 13:46 UTC blog.rayapps.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ OFA allows multiple versions of Oracle to be installed on one server.
  • InformIT: Planning an Oracle Database > System Architecture 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.informit.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

This area consists of the following components:
  • stack-space: the memory that holds the session's variables, arrays, and so on.
  • session-information: unless using the multithreaded server, the instance stores its session-information in the PGA. (In a multithreaded server, the session-information goes in the SGA.)
  • private SQL-area: an area in the PGA which holds information such as bind-variables and runtime-buffers.
  • sorting area: an area in the PGA which holds information on sorts, hash-joins, etc.

Dynamic performance views

.The dynamic performance views (also known as "fixed views") within an Oracle database present information from virtual tables (X$ tables[14]) built on the basis of database memory.^ Oracle Database 10g: Performance Tuning .
  • Oracle Database 10g Performance Tuning Training | Oracle Database 10g Performance Tuning Boot Camp | Oracle Database 10g Performance Tuning Training Course 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.koenig-solutions.com [Source type: General]
  • 10g, Database & Grids Training - Oracle Classes 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.exitcertified.com [Source type: Reference]

^ Use dynamic performance views (3) .
  • Oracle Database 10g: Administration I 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC education.oracle.com [Source type: Reference]

^ Oracle tables, views and materialized views .

[15] .Database users can access the V$ views (named after the prefix of their synonyms) to obtain information on database structures and performance.^ Controlling and monitoring user access to the database .
  • Oracle Developers India - Oracle Consulting Service Outsource Oracle Development India Oracle Software Outsourcing India Oracle Database Consultant - Icreon 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.icreon.com [Source type: Reference]

^ These admin accounts in the Oracle database usually have the ability to manage user security, maintain database storage, and perform backup and recovery tasks.
  • Approaches to Monitor Activities in Oracle Database 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.isaca.org [Source type: Academic]

^ Change Control : implemented a system to capture snapshots of database structure information, allowing us to track changes over time.
  • Database Doctor -- Helping People Run Oracle Databases 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC dbdr.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

Process architectures

Oracle processes

.The Oracle RDBMS typically relies on a group of processes running simultaneously in the background and interacting to monitor and expedite database operations.^ Configure and monitor database processes.
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2008 for the Experienced Oracle Database Administrator 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.microsoft.com [Source type: Reference]

^ June 5, 2008 Oracle Database 11g – Common Background Processes .
  • Oracle Database 11g – Common Background Processes — DatabaseJournal.com 31 January 2010 13:46 UTC www.databasejournal.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Monitor the availability of your Oracle database.
  • Oracle Database news and downloads on CNET 31 January 2010 13:46 UTC ces.cnet.com [Source type: General]

Typical operating groups might include some of the following individual processes—(shown along with their abbreviated nomenclature):[16]
  • archiver processes (ARCn)
  • checkpoint process (CKPT) *REQUIRED*
  • coordinator-of-job-queues process (CJQn): dynamically spawns slave processes for job-queues
  • database writer processes (DBWn) *REQUIRED*
  • dispatcher processes (Dnnn): multiplex server-processes on behalf of users
  • memory-manager process (MMAN): used for internal database tasks such as Automatic Shared Memory Management
  • log-writer process (LGWR) *REQUIRED*
  • log-write network-server (LNSn): transmits redo logs in Data Guard environments
  • logical standby coordinator process (LSP0): controls Data Guard log-application
  • media-recovery process (MRP): detached recovery-server process
  • memory-monitor process (MMON): process for automatic problem-detection, self-tuning and statistics-gathering[17]
  • memory-monitor light process (MMNL): gathers and stores Automatic Workload Repository (AWR) data
  • mmon slaves (Mnnnn—M0000, M0001, etc): background slaves of the MMON process[18]
  • process-monitor process (PMON) *REQUIRED*
  • process-spawner (PSP0): spawns Oracle processes
  • queue-monitor processes (QMNn)
  • recoverer process (RECO)
  • remote file-server process (RFS)
  • shared server processes (Snnn): serve client-requests
  • system monitor process (SMON) *REQUIRED*

User processes, connections and sessions

Oracle Database terminology distinguishes different computer-science terms in describing how end-users interact with the database:
.
  • user processes involve the invocation of application software[19]
  • a connection refers to the pathway linking a user process to an Oracle instance[20]
  • sessions consist of specific connections to an Oracle instance.^ Processes are at the very core of an Oracle instance.
    • Oracle Database 11g – Common Background Processes — DatabaseJournal.com 31 January 2010 13:46 UTC www.databasejournal.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

    ^ The oracle user (the Oracle software owner) .
    • Oracle® Database Quick Installation Guide 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC download-west.oracle.com [Source type: Reference]
    • Oracle® Database Quick Installation Guide 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC download.oracle.com [Source type: Reference]
    • Oracle® Database Quick Installation Guide 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC download-east.oracle.com [Source type: Reference]

    ^ An ActiveServerPages application can connect to an oracle db.
    • Oracle Database 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC c2.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

    [21] Each session within an instance has a session identifier or "SID"[22] (distinct from the system-identifier SID).

Concurrency and locking

.Oracle databases control simultaneous access to data resources with locks (alternatively documented as "enqueues"[23] ).^ Oracle 9i Database Access .

^ This document supplements Oracle Database Readme .
  • Oracle® Database 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC download.oracle.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ WAND's DataFocus solution adds value in Oracle Database environments by providing a data model for unstructured information, and enhances Oracle Secure Enterprise Search by adding advanced taxonomy metadata to documents for intuitive retrieval and navigation.
  • Oracle Database Insider Blog: October 2009 Archives 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC blogs.oracle.com [Source type: General]

.The databases also utilize "latches" -- low-level serialization mechanisms to protect shared data structures in the System Global Area.^ View utilization data on storage structures.
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2008 for the Experienced Oracle Database Administrator 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.microsoft.com [Source type: Reference]

^ Change Control : implemented a system to capture snapshots of database structure information, allowing us to track changes over time.
  • Database Doctor -- Helping People Run Oracle Databases 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC dbdr.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Total System Global Area 289406976 bytes Fixed Size 1301536 bytes Variable Size 262677472 bytes Database Buffers 25165824 bytes Redo Buffers 262144 bytes Now, from SQL*Plus, run the following PL/SQL block to restore the file: .
  • Oracle database Backup and Recovery FAQ - Oracle FAQ 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.orafaq.com [Source type: General]

[24]

Configuration

.Database administrators control many of the tunable variations in an Oracle instance by means of values in a parameter file.^ Database Administrator Oracle 10G .
  • Oracle database administrator jobs - SQL Authority 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC jobs.sqlauthority.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ You can also change their values by changing their value in the initialization parameter file and then restarting the instance.
  • Datetime Datatypes and Time Zone Support 2 February 2010 16:36 UTC download.oracle.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Database Administrator ( Oracle 10G) .
  • Oracle Database Administrator jobs - washingtonpost.com 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC nationaljobs.washingtonpost.com [Source type: News]
  • Oracle database administrator jobs - SQL Authority 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC jobs.sqlauthority.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

[25] .This file in its ASCII default form ("pfile") normally has a name of the format init<SID-name>.ora.^ Once this is done, copy the init.ora file into a new file named init{SID}.ora into new directory.
  • Page 3 - Creating a Database in Oracle 9i 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.devarticles.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ The pfile directory contains the init.ora file for the database.
  • InformIT: Planning an Oracle Database > System Architecture 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.informit.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ For this tutorial, we created an init file named inithsconnect.ora.
  • Accessing SQL Server from Oracle with Database Gateway for ODBC (DG4ODBC) 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.easysoft.com [Source type: Reference]

.The default binary equivalent server paramater file ("spfile") (dynamically reconfigurable to some extent)[26] defaults to the format spfile<SID-name>.ora.^ The SPFILE initialization parameter contains the name of the current server parameter file.
  • Creating an Oracle Database 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.cs.uvm.edu [Source type: Reference]
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^ Server parameter files (spfiles) .

^ CREATE SPFILE FROM PFILE='/u01/oracle/dbs/init.ora'; Another example, below, illustrates creating a server parameter file and supplying a name.
  • Creating an Oracle Database 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.cs.uvm.edu [Source type: Reference]

.Within an SQL-based environment, the views V$PARAMETER[27] and V$SPPARAMETER[28] give access to reading parameter values.^ DBMS_ADVISOR , when the value of the advisor_name parameter is either SQL Tuning Advisor or SQL Access Advisor .

^ Oracle Database SQL Reference for more information about specifying the clauses and parameter values for the CREATE DATABASE statement .
  • 2 Creating an Oracle Database 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.stanford.edu [Source type: Reference]

^ Enter commands similar to the following to view the current values of the kernel parameters: .
  • Oracle® Database Quick Installation Guide 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC download.oracle.com [Source type: Reference]

1

Internationalization

.Oracle Database software comes in 63 language-versions (including regional variations such as American English and British English).^ Separation of Oracle software files from database files .
  • InformIT: Planning an Oracle Database > System Architecture 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.informit.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Good understanding of various database platforms, including Oracle , DB2,...
  • Oracle database administrator jobs - Quick Online Jobs Search 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC jobs.quickonlinetips.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ On September 15, 2009, Larry Ellison announced Oracle Exadata V2, the first OLTP Database Machine which combines software from Oracle and hardware from Sun.
  • Oracle and Sun - Overview and Frequently Asked Questions (Oracle PartnerNetwork Portugal) 31 January 2010 13:46 UTC blogs.oracle.com [Source type: General]

.Variations between versions cover the names of days and months, abbreviations, time-symbols such as A.M. and A.D., and sorting.^ The date format in the example includes a two-digit number for the day of the month, an abbreviation of the month name, the last two digits of the year, and a 24-hour time designation.
  • Datetime Datatypes and Time Zone Support 2 February 2010 16:36 UTC download.oracle.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ In a time-only entry, the date portion defaults to the first day of the current month.

^ The time zone files contain the valid time zone names and the following information is included for each zone (note that abbreviations are only used in conjunction with the zone names): .
  • Creating an Oracle Database 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.cs.uvm.edu [Source type: Reference]

[29]
.Oracle Corporation has translated Oracle Database error-messages into Arabic, Catalan, Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Spanish, Swedish, Thai and Turkish.^ High Availability with Oracle Database 11g Release 2 by Oracle Corporation .
  • Oracle Database Mac White Papers, Oracle Database Mac Software, Oracle Database Mac Research, Hardware and Services - KnowledgeStorm 31 January 2010 13:46 UTC www.knowledgestorm.com [Source type: Academic]

^ (ORCL) Oracle Corporation Takes Over Sun Microsystems The database software giant Oracle Corp.
  • ORCL Stock Quote - stock news and information - CBS MoneyWatch.com 2 February 2010 16:36 UTC finance.bnet.com [Source type: News]

^ Part I. Out of Memory Errors With Oracle Database On RHEL 4.8 Or OEL 4.8?
  • Sun Oracle Database Machine: The Million Oracle Database IOPS Machine or Marketing Hype? Part II. « Kevin Closson’s Oracle Blog: Platform, Storage & Clustering Topics Related to Oracle Databases 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC kevinclosson.wordpress.com [Source type: General]

[30]
Oracle Corporation provides database developers with tools and mechanisms for producing internationalized database applications: referred to internally as "Globalization".[31]

History

Corporate/technical timeline

  • 1977: Larry Ellison and friends founded Software Development Laboratories.
  • 1979: SDL changed its company-name to "Relational Software, Inc." (RSI) and introduced its product Oracle V2 as an early commercially-available relational database system. .The version did not support transactions, but implemented the basic SQL functionality of queries and joins.^ Standard SQL functionality and database transaction semantics .

    ^ LewisC "Brian Tkatch" writes: 4/27/2009  # T-SQL is the *SQL Server* version of PL/SQL. MS did not invent it, Sybase did.
    • What is the difference between Oracle, SQL and PL/SQL? 2 February 2010 16:36 UTC it.toolbox.com [Source type: General]

    ^ The Multiple Active Result Sets (MARS) feature provided by SQL Server 2005 and 2008 allows these versions of SQL Server to support multiple active statements on a connection.
    • Accessing SQL Server from Oracle with Database Gateway for ODBC (DG4ODBC) 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.easysoft.com [Source type: Reference]

    (RSI never released a version 1 - instead calling the first version version 2 as a marketing gimmick.)[32]
  • .
  • 1982: RSI in its turn changed its name, becoming known as "Oracle Corporation",[33] to align itself more closely with its flagship product.
  • 1983: The company released Oracle version 3, which it had re-written using the C programming language and which supported COMMIT and ROLLBACK functionality for transactions.^ The Oracle program used by this SID. .
    • Accessing SQL Server from Oracle with Database Gateway for ODBC (DG4ODBC) 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.easysoft.com [Source type: Reference]

    ^ JDK 1.5.0 is used in Oracle Database Release 1.
    • Oracle® Database 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC download.oracle.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

    ^ Contacting Oracle Corporation for technical support .
    • Oracle Developers India - Oracle Consulting Service Outsource Oracle Development India Oracle Software Outsourcing India Oracle Database Consultant - Icreon 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.icreon.com [Source type: Reference]

    .Version 3 extended platform support from the existing Digital VAX/VMS systems to include Unix environments.^ Then oracle development and support further necessitate that the production system version be the latest.
    • Infosys-Oracle Blog 2 February 2010 16:36 UTC www.infosysblogs.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

    ^ Names of directories, filenames, and environment variables may differ for on other platforms but will probably be the same for all UNIX platforms.
    • 2 Creating an Oracle Database 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.stanford.edu [Source type: Reference]

    ^ Describes how to install the Oracle Data Mining software and how to perform other administrative functions common to all Oracle Data Mining environments on both UNIX and Windows platforms.

    [33]
  • .
  • 1984: Oracle Corporation released Oracle version 4, which supported read-consistency.
  • 1985: Oracle Corporation released Oracle version 5, which supported the client-server model—a sign of networks becoming more widely available in the mid-1980s.
  • 1986: Oracle version 5.1 started supporting distributed queries.
  • 1988: Oracle RDBMS version 6 came out with support for PL/SQL embedded within Oracle Forms v3 (version 6 could not store PL/SQL in the database proper), row-level locking and hot backups.^ Partitioning with Oracle Database 11g Release 2 .

    ^ Oracle stored procedure programming ( Oracle PL/SQL).
    • Oracle database administrator jobs - SQL Authority 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC jobs.sqlauthority.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

    ^ Oracle Database SQL Reference for more information about the conversions .

    [34]
  • .
  • 1989: Oracle Corporation entered the application products market and developed its ERP product, (later to become part of the Oracle E-Business Suite), based on the Oracle relational database.
  • 1990: the release of Oracle Applications release 8[33]
  • 1992: Oracle version 7 appeared with support for referential integrity, stored procedures and triggers.
  • 1997: Oracle Corporation released version 8, which supported object-oriented development and multimedia applications.
  • 1999: The release of Oracle8i aimed to provide a database inter-operating better with the Internet (the i in the name stands for "Internet").^ Then oracle development and support further necessitate that the production system version be the latest.
    • Infosys-Oracle Blog 2 February 2010 16:36 UTC www.infosysblogs.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

    ^ Oracle releases mobile database .
    • Oracle releases mobile database - CNET News 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC news.cnet.com [Source type: General]

    ^ Create and redesign Oracle database objects.
    • Oracle Database news and downloads on CNET 31 January 2010 13:46 UTC ces.cnet.com [Source type: General]

    .The Oracle 8i database incorporated a native Java virtual machine (Oracle JVM).
  • 2000: Oracle E-Business Suite 11i pioneers integrated enterprise application software[33]
  • 2001: Oracle9i went into release with 400 new features, including the ability to read and write XML documents.^ MetaLink Integration with Oracle Database 10g .
    • InformIT: Oracle Database 10g Insider Solutions 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.informit.com [Source type: General]

    ^ Oracle Application Integration Architecture team .
    • SOA Blogs - Oracle Wiki 31 January 2010 13:46 UTC wiki.oracle.com [Source type: General]

    ^ Separation of Oracle software files from database files .
    • InformIT: Planning an Oracle Database > System Architecture 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.informit.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

    .9i also provided an option for Oracle RAC, or "Real Application Clusters", a computer-cluster database, as a replacement for the Oracle Parallel Server (OPS) option.
  • 2003: Oracle Corporation released Oracle Database 10g.^ Benefits of Oracle Database 11g by Oracle Corporation .
    • Oracle Database Mac White Papers, Oracle Database Mac Software, Oracle Database Mac Research, Hardware and Services - KnowledgeStorm 31 January 2010 13:46 UTC www.knowledgestorm.com [Source type: Academic]

    ^ Partitioning with Oracle Database 11g Release 2 .

    ^ Database Administrator Oracle 10G .
    • Oracle database administrator jobs - SQL Authority 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC jobs.sqlauthority.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

    (The g stands for "grid"; emphasizing a marketing thrust of presenting 10g as "grid-computing ready".)
  • 2005: Oracle Database 10.2.0.1—also known as Oracle Database 10g Release 2 (10gR2)—appeared.
  • 2006: Oracle Corporation announces Unbreakable Linux[33]
  • 2007: Oracle Database 10g release 2 sets a new world record TPC-H 3000 GB benchmark result[35]
  • 2007: Oracle Corporation released Oracle Database 11g for Linux and for Microsoft Windows.
  • 2008: Oracle Corporation acquires BEA Systems.
  • 2010: Oracle Corporation acquires Sun Microsystems.

Version numbering

.Oracle products have historically followed their own release-numbering and naming conventions.^ Oracle Programmer is a family of the following products: .

^ I have drawn upon the following Oracle 9i Release 2 documentation for the deeper technical details of this article: .
  • Oracle Database Resource Manager, Part 1:Overview — DatabaseJournal.com 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.databasejournal.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ To display a list of node names in the cluster, run the following command: CRS_home \bin\olsnodes This issue is tracked with Oracle bug 4523043.
  • Oracle® Database 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC download.oracle.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

.With the Oracle RDBMS 10g release, Oracle Corporation started standardizing all current versions of its major products using the "10g" label, although some sources continued to refer to Oracle Applications Release 11i as Oracle 11i.^ Oracle Applications 11i with Oracle Database 10g .
  • InformIT: Oracle Database 10g Insider Solutions 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.informit.com [Source type: General]

^ Glimpse of Oracle Database 10g Release 2 .
  • InformIT: Oracle Database 10g Insider Solutions 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.informit.com [Source type: General]

^ Please refer to "Oracle Label Security" .
  • 1 Oracle Database Editions 31 January 2010 13:46 UTC stmain.st.utoledo.edu [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

Major database-related products and some of their versions include:
Since version 5, Oracle's RDBMS release numbering has used the following codes:
  • Oracle5
  • Oracle6
  • Oracle7: 7.0.16—7.3.4
  • Oracle8 Database: 8.0.3—8.0.6
  • Oracle8i Database Release 1: 8.1.5.0—8.1.5.1
  • Oracle8i Database Release 2: 8.1.6.0—8.1.6.3
  • Oracle8i Database Release 3: 8.1.7.0—8.1.7.4
  • Oracle9i Database Release 1: 9.0.1.0—9.0.1.5 (patchset as of December 2003)
  • Oracle9i Database Release 2: 9.2.0.1—9.2.0.8 (patchset as of April 2007)
  • Oracle Database 10g Release 1: 10.1.0.2—10.1.0.5 (patchset as of February 2006)
  • Oracle Database 10g Release 2: 10.2.0.1—10.2.0.4 (patchset as of April 2008)
  • Oracle Database 11g Release 1: 11.1.0.6—11.1.0.7 (patchset as of September 2008)
  • Oracle Database 11g Release 2: 11.2.0.1 (released 2009-09-01)
.The version-numbering syntax within each release follows the pattern: major.maintenance.application-server.component-specific.platform-specific.^ This document contains important information that was not included in the platform-specific or product-specific documentation for this release.
  • Oracle® Database 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC download.oracle.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ The default value for the COMPATIBLE parameter is the release number of the most recent major release.
  • 2 Creating an Oracle Database 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.stanford.edu [Source type: Reference]

^ By deploying Oracle we provide specific facilities to allow Forms and Reports applications to co-exist and interoperate with other applications deployed to Oracle Application Server.
  • Oracle Developers India - Oracle Consulting Service Outsource Oracle Development India Oracle Software Outsourcing India Oracle Database Consultant - Icreon 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.icreon.com [Source type: Reference]

.For example, "10.2.0.1 for 64-bit Solaris" means: 10th major version of Oracle, maintenance level 2, Oracle Application Server (OracleAS) 0, level 1 for Solaris 64-bit.^ Oracle version 10 & 9 databases on Solaris with Data guard, ...

^ The 64 bit versions of Solaris 8, 9, and 10 for SPARC are certified for use with Oracle Database 10g, while the 32 bit versions are not.
  • Installing and Configuring Oracle Database 10g on the Solaris Platform 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.dbspecialists.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Windows Server 2003 64-bit .
  • Interoperability 2 February 2010 16:36 UTC www.emulex.com [Source type: Reference]

.The Oracle Administrator's Guide offers further information on Oracle release numbers.^ Oracle® Database Administrator's Guide 10 g Release 1 (10.1) Part Number B10739-01 .
  • 2 Creating an Oracle Database 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.stanford.edu [Source type: Reference]

^ Overview Topics: oracle, database, 10g, administration, workshop, 2, release, 2 This course introduces students to the new features in Oracle Database 10g Release 2 - the database for Grid computing.
  • 10g, Database & Grids Training - Oracle Classes 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.exitcertified.com [Source type: Reference]

^ In addition, this guide provides information about compatibility, about upgrading applications to the current release of Oracle, and about important changes in the current release, such as initialization parameter and data dictionary changes.

.Oracle Corporation provides a table[36] showing the latest patch-set releases by major release, operating-system, and hardware-architecture.^ Automated patching for Oracle database products and the operating system .

^ MacBooks and iMacs use 64-bit Intel Core2 processors and Mac OS X 10.5 (aka Leopard) is 64-bit operating system – so basically there is no major architecture differences between MacBooks / iMacs and Xservers.
  • How to install Oracle Database 10g on Mac OS X Intel « ray_apps_blog 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC blog.rayapps.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ "Oracle 11g has experienced unusually high early adoption rates for a major release, probably due to demand for some of its new features," Olofson wrote.
  • In Database Market, Oracle Gets Bigger, Others Hang On -- Database -- InformationWeek 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.informationweek.com [Source type: News]

List of claimed firsts

Oracle Corporation claims to have provided:

Marketing editions

.Over and above the different versions of the Oracle database management software, Oracle Corporation subdivides its product into varying "editions" - apparently for marketing and license-tracking reasons.^ Under ../product, each version of the Oracle database is installed.
  • InformIT: Planning an Oracle Database > System Architecture 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.informit.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Separation of Oracle software files from database files .
  • InformIT: Planning an Oracle Database > System Architecture 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.informit.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Easily manageable installation and maintenance of different Oracle versions .
  • InformIT: Planning an Oracle Database > System Architecture 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.informit.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

.(Do not confuse the marketing editions with the virtual versioning editions introduced with Oracle 11.2[39]).^ February 28, 2006 Company announces the general release of Oracle Database 10g Express Edition, a free version of its database software.
  • Oracle Database news on CNET 31 January 2010 13:46 UTC ces.cnet.com [Source type: General]

^ They also introduce a lack of control over physical hardware: neither the end-customer nor Oracle has control of the hardware or the virtualization stack below the OS. This is a new factor in the relationship between Oracle and its customers.
  • Oracle E-Business Suite Technology 2 February 2010 16:36 UTC blogs.oracle.com [Source type: General]

^ Oracle partitioning was first introduced in Oracle8 and is only available with the Enterprise Edition.
  • Large Database Features In Oracle 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.devshed.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

In approximate order of decreasing scale, we find:
.
  • Enterprise Edition[40] (EE) includes more features than the 'Standard Edition', especially in the areas of performance and security.^ However, the Enterprise Edition is much more expensive than Standard Edition.
    • Installing and Configuring Oracle Database 10g on the Solaris Platform 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.dbspecialists.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
    • Installing and Configuring Oracle Database 10g on the Linux Platform 31 January 2010 13:46 UTC www.dbspecialists.com [Source type: General]

    ^ For now, choose Standard Edition or Enterprise Edition.
    • Installing and Configuring Oracle Database 10g on the Solaris Platform 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.dbspecialists.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
    • Installing and Configuring Oracle Database 10g on the Linux Platform 31 January 2010 13:46 UTC www.dbspecialists.com [Source type: General]

    ^ MySQL enjoys a much larger install-base for two reasons: (1) It’s more flexible and (2) It is required by numerous network-based tools that have become industry standards in their areas.
    • How will MySQL fare under Oracle? | Linux and Open Source | TechRepublic.com 2 February 2010 16:36 UTC blogs.techrepublic.com.com [Source type: General]

    .Oracle Corporation licenses this product on the basis of users or of processors, typically for servers running 4 or more CPUs.^ Oracle Database Mobile Server is licensed by CPU. .

    ^ This product is licensed separately from the Oracle Database products.

    ^ Oracle Database XE is free for runtime usage with the following limitations: • Supports up to 4GB of user data (in addition to Oracle system data) • Single instance only of Oracle Database XE on any server • Only uses and executes on one processor in any server • Can use up to 1GB RAM .
    • OTN Discussion Forums : Oracle Database 10g Express Edition ... 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC forums.oracle.com [Source type: General]

    .EE has no memory limits, and can utilize clustering using Oracle RAC software.
  • Standard Edition[41] (SE) contains base database functionality.^ Oracle Database 11g: RAC Administration .
    • Database & Grids Training - Oracle Classes 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.exitcertified.com [Source type: Reference]

    ^ Separation of Oracle software files from database files .
    • InformIT: Planning an Oracle Database > System Architecture 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.informit.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

    ^ Oracle Database 10g: Using OLAP .
    • Database & Grids Training - Oracle Classes 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.exitcertified.com [Source type: Reference]
    • 10g, Database & Grids Training - Oracle Classes 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.exitcertified.com [Source type: Reference]

    .Oracle Corporation licenses this product on the basis of users or of processors, typically for servers running from one to four CPUs.^ Oracle Database Mobile Server is licensed by CPU. .

    ^ This product is licensed separately from the Oracle Database products.

    ^ Oracle Database XE is free for runtime usage with the following limitations: • Supports up to 4GB of user data (in addition to Oracle system data) • Single instance only of Oracle Database XE on any server • Only uses and executes on one processor in any server • Can use up to 1GB RAM .
    • OTN Discussion Forums : Oracle Database 10g Express Edition ... 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC forums.oracle.com [Source type: General]

    .If the number of CPUs exceeds 4 CPUs, the user must convert to an Enterprise license.^ Each user must purchase a Named User Plus license.

    ^ When Lite Mobile Server is used with Lite Client, customers must purchase at least one CPU license for Lite Mobile Server and a Named User Plus license for each client user.

    ^ If you wish to use Enterprise User Security in Oracle Database Enterprise Edition, you no longer need to license the Oracle Advanced Security Option for password-based authentication.

    .SE has no memory limits, and can utilize clustering with Oracle RAC at no additional charge.
  • Standard Edition One,[42] introduced with Oracle 10g, has some additional feature-restrictions.^ The following Oracle Flashback features are not part of Standard Edition or Standard Edition One: Oracle Flashback Table .

    ^ Oracle Database 10g Express Edition .
    • OTN Discussion Forums : English 2 February 2010 16:36 UTC forums.oracle.com [Source type: General]

    ^ Standard Edition – as I don’t need additional features of Enterprise Edition 0.
    • How to install Oracle Database 10g on Mac OS X Intel « ray_apps_blog 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC blog.rayapps.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

    .Oracle Corporation markets it for use on systems with one or two CPUs.^ This enables one set of applications to quickly, efficiently, and economically deploy data that may exist in many Oracle and non-Oracle systems to users who can use existing methods to access and update the data.
    • Accessing SQL Server from Oracle with Database Gateway for ODBC (DG4ODBC) 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.easysoft.com [Source type: Reference]

    ^ Oracle Database XE is free for runtime usage with the following limitations: • Supports up to 4GB of user data (in addition to Oracle system data) • Single instance only of Oracle Database XE on any server • Only uses and executes on one processor in any server • Can use up to 1GB RAM .
    • OTN Discussion Forums : Oracle Database 10g Express Edition ... 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC forums.oracle.com [Source type: General]

    ^ One of the great strengths of Oracle products is platform portability; our products run with high performance and reliability on many hardware and operating system platforms.
    • Oracle and Sun - Overview and Frequently Asked Questions (Oracle PartnerNetwork Portugal) 31 January 2010 13:46 UTC blogs.oracle.com [Source type: General]

    .It has no memory limitations.
  • Express Edition[43] ('Oracle Database XE'), introduced in 2005, offers Oracle 10g free to distribute on Windows and Linux platforms.^ Database Administrator ( Oracle 10G) .
    • Oracle database administrator jobs - SQL Authority 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC jobs.sqlauthority.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

    ^ Oracle Database 10g: Implement Streams .
    • Database & Grids Training - Oracle Classes 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.exitcertified.com [Source type: Reference]
    • 10g, Database & Grids Training - Oracle Classes 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.exitcertified.com [Source type: Reference]

    ^ MetaLink Integration with Oracle Database 10g .
    • InformIT: Oracle Database 10g Insider Solutions 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.informit.com [Source type: General]

    .It has a footprint of only 150 MB and is restricted to the use of a single CPU, a maximum of 4 GB of user data.^ Oracle’s heterogeneous data sharing solution not only protects your investment in Oracle applications, but also in staff training — there are no new tools for end users to learn how to use or IT staff to support.
    • Accessing SQL Server from Oracle with Database Gateway for ODBC (DG4ODBC) 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.easysoft.com [Source type: Reference]

    ^ SYSTEM tablespace and the SYSTEM rollback segment creates the data dictionary creates the users SYS and SYSTEM specifies the character set that stores data in the database mounts and opens the database for use .
    • Creating an Oracle Database 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.cs.umbc.edu [Source type: Reference]

    ^ Think about this: If one used 4 Gb HBAs and you could read at wire speed of 400 MB/s, one would need 185 single port 4 Gbit HBAs.
    • Oracle Exadata Storage Server and the HP Oracle Database Machine 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC structureddata.org [Source type: General]

    .Although it can install on a server with any amount of memory, it uses a maximum of 1 GB.[44] Support for this version comes exclusively through on-line forums and not through Oracle support.
  • Oracle Database Lite,[45] intended for running on mobile devices.^ How to install Oracle Database… .
    • How to install Oracle Database 10g on Mac OS X Snow Leopard « ray_apps_blog 31 January 2010 13:46 UTC blog.rayapps.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

    ^ Install Oracle Database 10 g .
    • Oracle® Database Quick Installation Guide 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC download-west.oracle.com [Source type: Reference]
    • Oracle® Database Quick Installation Guide 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC download.oracle.com [Source type: Reference]
    • Oracle® Database Quick Installation Guide 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC download-east.oracle.com [Source type: Reference]

    ^ Windows Server 2008 supports Oracle Database Lite 10.3.0.2.0 and higher versions.
    • Oracle® Database 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC download.oracle.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

    The database located on the mobile device can synchronize with a server-based installation.

Host platforms

.Prior to releasing Oracle9i in 2001, Oracle Corporation ported its database product to a wide variety of platforms.^ Copyright © 1996-2001, Oracle Corporation.
  • Creating an Oracle Database 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.cs.uvm.edu [Source type: Reference]

^ Glimpse of Oracle Database 10g Release 2 .
  • InformIT: Oracle Database 10g Insider Solutions 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.informit.com [Source type: General]

^ GRC products and Oracle Database Administration *...
  • Oracle database administrator jobs - Quick Online Jobs Search 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC jobs.quickonlinetips.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
  • Oracle database administrator jobs - SQL Authority 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC jobs.sqlauthority.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

.More recently Oracle Corporation has consolidated on a smaller range of operating-system platforms.^ Creation Prerequisites Using an Initial Database Migrating an Older Version of the Database Database creation prepares several operating system files so they can work together as an Oracle database.
  • Creating an Oracle Database 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.cs.umbc.edu [Source type: Reference]

^ Your operating system specific Oracle documentation for details about the default block size.
  • 2 Creating an Oracle Database 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.stanford.edu [Source type: Reference]

^ A SYSAUX tablespace is created, consisting of the operating system file /u01/oracle/oradata/mynewdb/sysaux01.dbf as specified in the SYSAUX DATAFILE clause.
  • 2 Creating an Oracle Database 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.stanford.edu [Source type: Reference]

As of October 2006, Oracle Corporation supported the following operating systems and hardware platforms for Oracle Database 10g[citation needed]:

Related software

Database options

Oracle Corporation refers to some extensions to the core functionality of the Oracle database as "database options".[46] As of 2008 such options include:
.
.In most cases, using these options entails extra licensing costs.^ If you are not licensed to use these options, then you should deinstall them.
  • Installing and Configuring Oracle Database 10g on the Solaris Platform 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.dbspecialists.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
  • Installing and Configuring Oracle Database 10g on the Linux Platform 31 January 2010 13:46 UTC www.dbspecialists.com [Source type: General]

^ Although I'm a professional Oracle DBA, I cannot use Oracle for my own personal web applications because my ISP and most others don't offer Oracle as an option.
  • Oracle to offer free database - CNET News 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC news.cnet.com [Source type: General]

^ If you wish to use Enterprise User Security in Oracle Database Enterprise Edition, you no longer need to license the Oracle Advanced Security Option for password-based authentication.

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Suites

.In addition to its RDBMS, Oracle Corporation has released several related suites of tools and applications relating to implementations of Oracle databases.^ Partitioning with Oracle Database 11g Release 2 .

^ Oracle Database 10g: Implement Streams .
  • 10g, Database & Grids Training - Oracle Classes 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.exitcertified.com [Source type: Reference]

^ Oracle Database 10g: Implementing Database Vault .
  • 10g, Database & Grids Training - Oracle Classes 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.exitcertified.com [Source type: Reference]

For example:

Database "features"

.Apart from the clearly-defined database options, Oracle databases may include many semi-autonomous software sub-systems, which Oracle Corporation sometimes refers to as "features" in a sense subtly different from the normal usage of the word.^ Install the Oracle Database 10 g software on a local file system .
  • Oracle® Database Quick Installation Guide 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC download-west.oracle.com [Source type: Reference]
  • Oracle® Database Quick Installation Guide 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC download.oracle.com [Source type: Reference]
  • Oracle® Database Quick Installation Guide 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC download-east.oracle.com [Source type: Reference]

^ Benefits of Oracle Database 11g by Oracle Corporation .
  • Oracle Database Mac White Papers, Oracle Database Mac Software, Oracle Database Mac Research, Hardware and Services - KnowledgeStorm 31 January 2010 13:46 UTC www.knowledgestorm.com [Source type: Academic]

^ Oracle Database Vault is an option for Oracle Database 10 g .

.For example, Oracle Data Guard counts officially as a "feature", but the command-stack within SQL*Plus, though a usability feature, does not appear in the list of "features" in Oracle's list.^ Oracle 10g Data Guard Overview .
  • InformIT: Oracle Database 10g Insider Solutions 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.informit.com [Source type: General]

^ Overview Topics: oracle, database, 11g, introduction, sql, users In this course students learn new features of SQL and PL/SQL in Oracle Database 11g.
  • Database & Grids Training - Oracle Classes 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.exitcertified.com [Source type: Reference]

^ Oracle version 10 & 9 databases on Solaris with Data guard, ...

Such "features" may include (for example):
.
  • Active Session History (ASH), the collection of data for immediate monitoring of very recent database activity.^ Also provides access to recent ADDM findings (license required) and drill-down to performance pages of monitored databases.
    • Oracle NZ - Francisco Munoz Alvarez 2 February 2010 16:36 UTC oraclenz.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

    ^ High-Load Databases - Provides a summary of the top 5 databases ordered by the Average Active Sessions performance or load metric.
    • Oracle NZ - Francisco Munoz Alvarez 2 February 2010 16:36 UTC oraclenz.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

    ^ Rather than having to immediately merge data from two different database systems, MobiLink can send some data from one database to one group of users and other data to other groups of users.
    • Sybase.com 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.sybase.com [Source type: Reference]

    [52]
  • .
  • Automatic Workload Repository (AWR), providing monitoring services to Oracle database installations from Oracle version 10. Prior to the release of Oracle version 10, the Statspack facility[53] provided similar functionality.
  • Clusterware
  • Data Aggregation and Consolidation
  • Data Guard for high availability
  • Generic Connectivity for connecting to non-Oracle systems.
  • Data Pump utilities, which aid in importing and exporting data and metadata between databases[54]
  • Database Resource Manager (DRM), which controls the use of computing resources.^ Oracle Database uses the 'Numeric' data type to identify all numeric data.
    • Sybase.com 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.sybase.com [Source type: Reference]

    ^ Partitioning with Oracle Database 11g Release 2 .

    ^ For Oracle Database 10 g Release 1 (10.1), the default value of the COMPATIBLE parameter is 10.0.0.
    • 2 Creating an Oracle Database 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.stanford.edu [Source type: Reference]

    [55]
  • .
  • Fine-grained auditing (FGA) (in Oracle Enterprise Edition[56]) supplements standard security-auditing features[57]
  • Flashback for selective data recovery and reconstruction[58]
  • iSQL*Plus, a web-browser-based graphical user interface (GUI) for Oracle database data-manipulation (compare SQL*Plus)
  • Oracle Data Access Components (ODAC), tools which consist of:[59]
    • Oracle Data Provider for .NET (ODP.NET)[60]
    • Oracle Developer Tools (ODT) for Visual Studio
    • Oracle Providers for ASP.NET
    • Oracle Database Extensions for .NET
    • Oracle Provider for OLE DB
    • Oracle Objects for OLE
    • Oracle Services for Microsoft Transaction Server
  • Oracle-managed files (OMF) -- a feature allowing automated naming, creation and deletion of datafiles at the operating-system level.
  • Recovery Manager (rman) for database backup, restoration and recovery
  • SQL*Plus, a program that allows users to interact with Oracle database(s) via SQL and PL/SQL commands on a command-line.^ This is a common method of installing Oracle and creating databases in a standardized manner.
    • InformIT: Planning an Oracle Database > System Architecture 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.informit.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

    ^ Oracle Enterprise Manager Database Control is a Web-based application that you can use to manage a single Oracle database.
    • Oracle® Database Quick Installation Guide 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC download-west.oracle.com [Source type: Reference]
    • Oracle® Database Quick Installation Guide 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC download.oracle.com [Source type: Reference]
    • Oracle® Database Quick Installation Guide 31 January 2010 13:46 UTC download-uk.oracle.com [Source type: Reference]

    ^ I am able to get to SQL> via command line but not via the links.
    • How to install Oracle Database 10g on Mac OS X Snow Leopard « ray_apps_blog 31 January 2010 13:46 UTC blog.rayapps.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

    .Compare iSQL*Plus.
  • Virtual Private Database[61] (VPD), an implementation of fine-grained access control.^ Then, with the acquisition of Sun, Oracle has control over the underlying technologies of Java and Java EE, plus the primary open-source challenge to their database dominance.

    ^ Change Control : implemented a system to capture snapshots of database structure information, allowing us to track changes over time.
    • Database Doctor -- Helping People Run Oracle Databases 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC dbdr.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

    ^ Advanced iSQL*Plus and SQL*Plus Features in Oracle Database 10g Release 2 .
    • InformIT: Oracle Database 10g Insider Solutions 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.informit.com [Source type: General]

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Standalone tools

.Users can develop applications in Java and PL/SQL using tools such as Oracle JDeveloper, Oracle Forms, or Oracle Reports.^ Describes how to develop applications using Oracle Workflow.

^ PL/SQL can be the application language just like Java or PHP can.
  • What is the difference between Oracle, SQL and PL/SQL? 2 February 2010 16:36 UTC it.toolbox.com [Source type: General]

^ What is the difference between Oracle, SQL and PL/SQL? .
  • What is the difference between Oracle, SQL and PL/SQL? 2 February 2010 16:36 UTC it.toolbox.com [Source type: General]

.Oracle Corporation has started a drive toward 'wizard'-driven environments with a view to enabling non-programmers to produce simple data-driven applications.^ This enables one set of applications to quickly, efficiently, and economically deploy data that may exist in many Oracle and non-Oracle systems to users who can use existing methods to access and update the data.
  • Accessing SQL Server from Oracle with Database Gateway for ODBC (DG4ODBC) 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.easysoft.com [Source type: Reference]

^ In addition, this guide provides information about compatibility, about upgrading applications to the current release of Oracle, and about important changes in the current release, such as initialization parameter and data dictionary changes.

^ Oracle 10g Grid & Real Application Clusters by Mike Ault Discusses: application server instance archive log files Data Guard .
  • Amazon.com: Oracle Application Server 10g Administration Handbook (Osborne ORACLE Press Series) (9780072229585): John Garmany, Donald K. Burleson: Books 2 February 2010 16:36 UTC www.amazon.com [Source type: General]

.Oracle SQL Developer, a free graphical tool for database development, allows developers to browse database objects, run SQL statements and SQL scripts, and edit and debug PL/SQL statements.^ Oracle Database 10g: Advanced PL/SQL .
  • Database & Grids Training - Oracle Classes 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.exitcertified.com [Source type: Reference]

^ Runs all scripts required for or used with PL/SQL.  .
  • Creating an Oracle Database 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.cs.uvm.edu [Source type: Reference]

^ Oracle Database 10g: Introduction to SQL .
  • Database & Grids Training - Oracle Classes 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.exitcertified.com [Source type: Reference]

It incorporates standard and customized reporting.

Other databases marketed by Oracle Corporation

By acquiring other technology in the database field, Oracle Corporation has taken over:
.
  • TimesTen, a memory-resident database that can cache transactions and synchronize data with a centralized Oracle database server.^ Push synchronization allows information to be pushed from the central database server to remote databases.
    • Sybase.com 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.sybase.com [Source type: Reference]

    ^ The new Oracle In-Memory Database Cache option is compatible and integrated with Oracle Database Enterprise Edition, including Oracle Real Application Clusters, and also supports Oracle Enterprise Manager, Oracle SQL Developer, and components of Oracle Fusion Middleware such as Oracle Application Server, Oracle JDeveloper and Oracle TopLink.
    • Oracle Introduces In-Memory Database Cache Option for Oracle(R) Database Enterprise Edition 31 January 2010 13:46 UTC www2.prnewswire.com [Source type: News]

    ^ The Oracle In-Memory Database Cache option, which includes the TimesTen In-Memory Database, Replication -- TimesTen to TimesTen, and Cache Connect to Oracle, is priced at $36,000 per processor.
    • Oracle Introduces In-Memory Database Cache Option for Oracle(R) Database Enterprise Edition 31 January 2010 13:46 UTC www2.prnewswire.com [Source type: News]

    It functions as a real-time infrastructure software product intended for the management of low-latency, high-volume data, of events and of transactions.
  • BerkeleyDB, a simple, high-performance, embedded database
  • Oracle Rdb, a legacy relational database for the OpenVMS operating system
  • MySQL a relational database purchased as part of its immediate previous owner, Sun Microsystems

Use

.The Oracle RDBMS has had a reputation among novice users as difficult to install on Linux systems.^ Pressing "Install" will do install Oracle on the system.
  • IBM developerWorks: Wikis - Linux for Power Architecture - Installing Oracle Database 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.ibm.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ A guide to installing and configuring the Oracle Database Server on a Linux system .
  • Oracle Database HOWTO 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.faqs.org [Source type: Reference]

^ As for Sun's Solaris operating system, Oracle has been focusing on Linux and could now offer better support for Solaris.
  • Oracle Buys Sun in IBM's Wake - InternetNews.com 2 February 2010 16:36 UTC www.internetnews.com [Source type: News]

.August 2008" style="white-space:nowrap;">[citation needed] Oracle Corporation has packaged recent versions for several popular Linux distributions in an attempt to minimize installation challenges beyond the level of technical expertise required to install a database server.^ Oracle Corporation has a recommended method of installing and configuring its databases on Unix.
  • InformIT: Planning an Oracle Database > System Architecture 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.informit.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ There are several ways to distribute I/O when you install Oracle and create your database.
  • Creating an Oracle Database 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.cs.uvm.edu [Source type: Reference]

^ OFA allows multiple versions of Oracle to be installed on one server.
  • InformIT: Planning an Oracle Database > System Architecture 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.informit.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

[citation needed]

Official support

.Users who have Oracle support contracts can use Oracle's MetaLink web site.^ Oracle’s heterogeneous data sharing solution not only protects your investment in Oracle applications, but also in staff training — there are no new tools for end users to learn how to use or IT staff to support.
  • Accessing SQL Server from Oracle with Database Gateway for ODBC (DG4ODBC) 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.easysoft.com [Source type: Reference]

^ This enables one set of applications to quickly, efficiently, and economically deploy data that may exist in many Oracle and non-Oracle systems to users who can use existing methods to access and update the data.
  • Accessing SQL Server from Oracle with Database Gateway for ODBC (DG4ODBC) 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.easysoft.com [Source type: Reference]

^ Oracle Database SQL Reference for the syntax of the ALTER USER statement used for unlocking user accounts .
  • 2 Creating an Oracle Database 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.stanford.edu [Source type: Reference]

.MetaLink provides users of Oracle Corporation products with a repository of reported problems, diagnostic scripts and solutions.^ This unique ability provides the user with the advantage of combining the best practices defined for a task, along with user practices, to deliver automated solutions for complex, error-prone manual tasks.

^ I created database through dbca but tnsnames.ora and listener.ora files not get created as its location e.g /Users/oracle/oracle/product/10.2.0/db_a/network/admin.
  • How to install Oracle Database 10g on Mac OS X Intel « ray_apps_blog 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC blog.rayapps.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Overall, it makes a lot of business sense to continually asses and evaluate the new Rollup patches provided by oracle for application in the production systems and ensure the sustainability of the system.
  • Infosys-Oracle Blog 2 February 2010 16:36 UTC www.infosysblogs.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

It also integrates with the provision of support tools, patches and upgrades.
.The Remote Diagnostic Agent or RDA[63] can operate as a command-line diagnostic tool executing a script.^ Keywords: Oracle command line , Oracle command , Oracle sql command , Oracle batch , Oracle script batch .
  • Oracle script database downloads at VicMan 31 January 2010 13:46 UTC www.vicman.net [Source type: Reference]

^ Diagnostics Pack features can also be accessed by way of database server APIs and command-line interfaces: .

^ The Diagnostics Pack functionality can be accessed by Enterprise Manager links as well as through the database server command-line APIs.

.The data captured provides an overview of the Oracle Database environment intended for diagnostic and trouble-shooting.^ Automatic data synchronization between the cache and the Oracle database is provided.

^ Oracle database environment.
  • Oracle database administrator jobs - SQL Authority 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC jobs.sqlauthority.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Oracle provides templates for the following environments: .
  • Creating an Oracle Database 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.cs.uvm.edu [Source type: Reference]

.Within RDA, the HCVE (Health Check Validation Engine)[64] can verify and isolate host system environmental issues that may affect the performance of Oracle software.^ The Installer checks the system to verify that it is configured correctly to run Oracle software.

^ Oracle Universal Installer checks the system to verify that it is configured correctly to run Oracle software.

^ Verify that the Name and Path fields are set to the Oracle home where you just installed Oracle software in the previous steps.
  • Installing and Configuring Oracle Database 10g on the Linux Platform 31 January 2010 13:46 UTC www.dbspecialists.com [Source type: General]

Database-related guidelines

.Oracle Corporation also endorses certain practices and conventions as enhancing the use of its database products.^ Installing Oracle Database 10 g Products .
  • Oracle® Database Quick Installation Guide 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC download-west.oracle.com [Source type: Reference]
  • Oracle® Database Quick Installation Guide 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC download.oracle.com [Source type: Reference]
  • Oracle® Database Quick Installation Guide 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC download-east.oracle.com [Source type: Reference]

^ Oracle Database 10 g Companion Products .
  • Oracle® Database Quick Installation Guide 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC download-west.oracle.com [Source type: Reference]
  • Oracle® Database Quick Installation Guide 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC download.oracle.com [Source type: Reference]
  • Oracle® Database Quick Installation Guide 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC download-east.oracle.com [Source type: Reference]

^ GRC products and Oracle Database Administration *...
  • Oracle database administrator jobs - Quick Online Jobs Search 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC jobs.quickonlinetips.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

These include:

Oracle Certification Program

.The Oracle Certification Program, a professional certification program, includes the administration of Oracle Databases as one of its main certification paths.^ Database Administrator ( Oracle 10G) .
  • Oracle database administrator jobs - SQL Authority 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC jobs.sqlauthority.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Database configurations to include Oracle ...
  • Oracle database administrator jobs - SQL Authority 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC jobs.sqlauthority.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Oracle Database Administrator to help ...
  • Oracle database administrator jobs - SQL Authority 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC jobs.sqlauthority.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

It contains three levels:
  1. Oracle Certified Associate (OCA)
  2. Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)
  3. Oracle Certified Master (OCM)

User groups

.A variety of official (Oracle-sponsored) and unofficial Oracle User Groups has grown up of users and developers of Oracle databases.^ Prod_1 is an Oracle 7.3.4 production database while dev_2 is an Oracle 8.1.6 development database.
  • InformIT: Planning an Oracle Database > System Architecture 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.informit.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ I created database through dbca but tnsnames.ora and listener.ora files not get created as its location e.g /Users/oracle/oracle/product/10.2.0/db_a/network/admin.
  • How to install Oracle Database 10g on Mac OS X Intel « ray_apps_blog 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC blog.rayapps.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ G dba oracle This command creates the oracle user and specifies oinstall as the primary group and dba as the secondary group.

They include:

Market position

Competition

.In the market for relational databases, Oracle Database competes against commercial products such as IBM's DB2 UDB and Microsoft SQL Server.^ Oracle Database 10g: Introduction to SQL .
  • Database & Grids Training - Oracle Classes 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.exitcertified.com [Source type: Reference]

^ GRC products and Oracle Database Administration *...
  • Oracle database administrator jobs - Quick Online Jobs Search 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC jobs.quickonlinetips.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Oracle Database 10g: SQL Tuning .
  • Database & Grids Training - Oracle Classes 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.exitcertified.com [Source type: Reference]

.Oracle and IBM tend to battle for the mid-range database market on UNIX and Linux platforms, while Microsoft dominates the mid-range database market on Microsoft Windows platforms.^ Oracle Database Release Notes, 11 g Release 1 (11.1) for Microsoft Windows .
  • Oracle® Database 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC download.oracle.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ This chapter is from the book Oracle DBA on UNIX and Linux .
  • InformIT: Planning an Oracle Database > System Architecture 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.informit.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Windows Server 2008 supports Oracle Database Lite 10.3.0.2.0 and higher versions.
  • Oracle® Database 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC download.oracle.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

.However, since they share many of the same customers, Oracle and IBM tend to support each other's products in many middleware and application categories (for example: WebSphere, PeopleSoft, and Siebel Systems CRM), and IBM's hardware divisions work closely[citation needed] with Oracle on performance-optimizing server-technologies (for example, Linux on zSeries).^ They are not much use to the DBA, but if needed, Oracle Support can analyze them.
  • InformIT: Planning an Oracle Database > System Architecture 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.informit.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ For Oracle*Applications, ERP, CRM, and i Support functions create a functional division of the work.
  • 2 Creating an Oracle Database 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.stanford.edu [Source type: Reference]

^ As of May 2006, the supported hardware platforms for Oracle on Linux are as follows: .
  • Installing and Configuring Oracle Database 10g on the Linux Platform 31 January 2010 13:46 UTC www.dbspecialists.com [Source type: General]

.The two companies have a relationship perhaps best described as "coopetition". Niche commercial competitors include Teradata (in data warehousing and business intelligence), Software AG's ADABAS, Sybase, and IBM's Informix, among many others.^ Citing customer demand, Oracle has unveiled a half-size version of the HP Oracle Database Machine, its competitor to high-end data warehousing products such as that sold by Teradata.

^ Software companies aren't always the best at implementing their own software, and some are more expensive than others.
  • Infosys-Oracle Blog 2 February 2010 16:36 UTC www.infosysblogs.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ In part three, I will add auditing to this mix and describe some security best practices, both to protect your data and to meet regulatory requirements.
  • Oracle | Database Geek Blog 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC database-geek.com [Source type: General]

.Increasingly, the Oracle database products compete against open-source relational database systems, particularly PostgreSQL, Firebird, and MySQL.^ Open-source Databases Gathering Steam .
  • Oracle Buys Sun in IBM's Wake - InternetNews.com 2 February 2010 16:36 UTC www.internetnews.com [Source type: News]

^ GRC products and Oracle Database Administration *...
  • Oracle database administrator jobs - SQL Authority 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC jobs.sqlauthority.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Oracle and MySQL databases on Unix and ...
  • Oracle database administrator jobs - SQL Authority 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC jobs.sqlauthority.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

.Oracle acquired Innobase, supplier of the InnoDB codebase to MySQL, in part to compete better in the open source market, and acquired Sun Microsystems, owner of MySQL, in 2010. Database products developed on the basis of the open-source model generally cost significantly less to acquire than Oracle systems.^ Prod_1 is an Oracle 7.3.4 production database while dev_2 is an Oracle 8.1.6 development database.
  • InformIT: Planning an Oracle Database > System Architecture 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.informit.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ The combination of Oracle's database technoloy with Sun's MySQL open source database does not pose a threat to competition in the...
  • Oracle Corp. | Company News & Executive Profiles - ORCL | BNET 2 February 2010 16:36 UTC resources.bnet.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Oracle Database 10 g Products .
  • Oracle® Database Quick Installation Guide 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC download.oracle.com [Source type: Reference]

.In 2007, competition with SAP AG occasioned litigation from Oracle Corporation.^ Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Oracle Corp., SAP AG, Sun Microsystems, International Business...
  • Oracle Corp. | Company News & Executive Profiles - ORCL | BNET 2 February 2010 16:36 UTC resources.bnet.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

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Pricing

.Oracle Corporation offers term licensing for all Oracle products.^ Oracle is not responsible for: (a) the quality of third-party products or services; or (b) fulfilling any of the terms of the agreement with the third party, including delivery of products or services and warranty obligations related to purchased products or services.
  • Oracle® Database Quick Installation Guide 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC download-west.oracle.com [Source type: Reference]
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  • Oracle® Database Quick Installation Guide 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC download.oracle.com [Source type: Reference]
  • Oracle® Database Quick Installation Guide 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC download-east.oracle.com [Source type: Reference]
  • Oracle® Database 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC download-uk.oracle.com [Source type: Reference]

^ SQL*Plus: Release 3.3.4.0.0 - Production on Wed Sep 25 18:25:43 2002 Copyright (c) Oracle Corporation 1979, 1996.
  • Ask Tom "cannot connect to oracle 92 database" 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC asktom.oracle.com [Source type: General]

^ You are welcome to install and evaluate the products included in this media pack for 30 days under the terms of the Trial License Agreement.
  • Oracle® Database Quick Installation Guide 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC download-west.oracle.com [Source type: Reference]
  • Oracle® Database Quick Installation Guide 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC download.oracle.com [Source type: Reference]
  • Oracle® Database Quick Installation Guide 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC download-east.oracle.com [Source type: Reference]

It bases the list price for a term-license on a specific percentage of the perpetual license price.[66]
Enterprise Edition
As of March 2006, the database that costs the most per machine-processor among Oracle database editions.
Standard Edition
Cheaper: it can run on up to four processors but has fewer features than Enterprise Edition—it lacks proper parallelization,[67] etc; but remains quite suitable for running medium-sized applications.
Standard ONE
Sells even more cheaply, but remains limited to two CPUs. Standard Edition ONE sells on a per-seat basis with a five-user minimum. Oracle Corporation usually sells the licenses with an extra 22% cost for support and upgrades (access to MetaLink—Oracle Corporation's support site) which customers need to renew annually.
Oracle Express Edition (Oracle XE)
An addition to the Oracle database product family (beta version released in .2005, production version released in February 2006), offers a free version of the Oracle RDBMS, but one limited to 4 GB of user data and to 1 GB of RAM (SGA+PGA).^ October 6, 2006 Oracle to offer free database .
  • Oracle has yet to prove Linux cred - CNET News 2 February 2010 16:36 UTC news.cnet.com [Source type: General]

^ Enter password: Connected to: Oracle9i Enterprise Edition Release 9.2.0.1.0 - Production With the Partitioning, OLAP and Oracle Data Mining options JServer Release 9.2.0.1.0 - Production Followup    September 26, 2002 - 7am Central time zone: .
  • Ask Tom "cannot connect to oracle 92 database" 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC asktom.oracle.com [Source type: General]

^ Oracle Secure Backup For environments that consist of many servers, Oracle Secure Backup offers high performance data protection from server to tape.

.XE will use no more than one CPU and lacks an internal JVM.^ Setting file permissions as restrictively as possible makes the system more secure, but this makes no sense if permissions are so limiting that the system cannot be used properly.
  • Installing and Configuring Oracle Database 10g on the Linux Platform 31 January 2010 13:46 UTC www.dbspecialists.com [Source type: General]

^ Typically you use one mount point for the Oracle software and one or more mount points for each database.
  • Installing and Configuring Oracle Database 10g on the Solaris Platform 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.dbspecialists.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
  • Installing and Configuring Oracle Database 10g on the Linux Platform 31 January 2010 13:46 UTC www.dbspecialists.com [Source type: General]

^ It is advisable to use more than one of these methods to backup your database.
  • Oracle database Backup and Recovery FAQ - Oracle FAQ 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.orafaq.com [Source type: General]

.XE runs only on Windows and on Linux, not on AIX, Solaris, HP-UX and the other operating systems available for other editions.^ Oracle Database Quick Installation Guide, 10 g Release 1 (10.1.0.3) for Solaris Operating System (x86) .

^ The operating system that runs Oracle uses a small operating system block size.
  • Creating an Oracle Database 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.cs.uvm.edu [Source type: Reference]
  • Creating an Oracle Database 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.cs.umbc.edu [Source type: Reference]

^ The operating system that runs Oracle Database uses a small operating system block size.
  • 2 Creating an Oracle Database 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.stanford.edu [Source type: Reference]

.As computers running Oracle often have eight or more processors, the software price can rise into the hundreds of thousands of dollars.^ (The first time you install Oracle software on the database server there will be two scripts to run as root, while additional installations only require one script to be run as root.
  • Installing and Configuring Oracle Database 10g on the Linux Platform 31 January 2010 13:46 UTC www.dbspecialists.com [Source type: General]

^ For example, you cannot install Oracle Database 11 g Release 1 (11.1) software into an existing Oracle9 i Oracle home directory.
  • Oracle® Database 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC download.oracle.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ To rectify this problem, run the following command on Red Hat 9 and RHEL 3 and restart dbca : oracle$ export LD_ASSUME_KERNEL=2.4.1 For more information on this issue, see Red Hat 9 .
  • Installing Oracle 9i on Red Hat Linux (RHEL 4, 3, 2.1, RH 9, 8.0, 7.3, 7.2, 7.1) x86 (Red Hat Enterprise Linux Advanced Server, RHEL AS, Oracle9i Database Installation) 2 February 2010 16:36 UTC www.puschitz.com [Source type: General]

.The total cost of ownership often exceeds this, as large Oracle installations usually require experienced and trained database administrators to do the set-up properly.^ Database Administrator ( Oracle 10G) .
  • Oracle database administrator jobs - SQL Authority 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC jobs.sqlauthority.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Those are the basics of setting up an OFA database installation.
  • InformIT: Planning an Oracle Database > System Architecture 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.informit.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Oracle Database 11g: RAC Administration .
  • Database & Grids Training - Oracle Classes 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.exitcertified.com [Source type: Reference]

.Because of the product's large installed base and available training courses, Oracle specialists in some areas have become a more abundant resource than those for more exotic databases.^ Installing Oracle Database 10 g Products To install Oracle Database 10 g Products, follow these steps: .
  • Oracle® Database Quick Installation Guide 31 January 2010 13:46 UTC download-uk.oracle.com [Source type: Reference]

^ To install Oracle Database 10 g Products, follow these steps: .
  • Oracle® Database Quick Installation Guide 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC download-west.oracle.com [Source type: Reference]
  • Oracle® Database Quick Installation Guide 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC download.oracle.com [Source type: Reference]
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^ Database & Grids Training is certified by Oracle.
  • Database & Grids Training - Oracle Classes 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.exitcertified.com [Source type: Reference]

.Oracle frequently provides special training offers for database-administrators.^ Database Administrator ( Oracle 10G) .
  • Oracle database administrator jobs - SQL Authority 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC jobs.sqlauthority.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Oracle Database 11g: RAC Administration .
  • Database & Grids Training - Oracle Classes 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.exitcertified.com [Source type: Reference]

^ Database & Grids Training is certified by Oracle.
  • Database & Grids Training - Oracle Classes 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC www.exitcertified.com [Source type: Reference]

.On Linux, Oracle's certified configurations include mostly commercial Linux distributions (Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 and 4, SuSE SLES8 and 9, Asianux) which can cost in a range from a few hundred to a few thousand USD per year (depending on processor architecture and the support package purchased).^ Database configurations to include Oracle ...
  • Oracle database administrator jobs - Quick Online Jobs Search 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC jobs.quickonlinetips.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Note that Oracle9i has not been certified on Red Hat 9!
  • Installing Oracle 9i on Red Hat Linux (RHEL 4, 3, 2.1, RH 9, 8.0, 7.3, 7.2, 7.1) x86 (Red Hat Enterprise Linux Advanced Server, RHEL AS, Oracle9i Database Installation) 2 February 2010 16:36 UTC www.puschitz.com [Source type: General]

^ Related Stories Oracle to offer Red Hat Linux support .
  • Oracle has yet to prove Linux cred - CNET News 2 February 2010 16:36 UTC news.cnet.com [Source type: General]

.The Oracle database system can also install and run on freely-available Linux distributions such as the Red Hat-based Centos,[68] or Debian-based systems.^ How to install Oracle Database… .
  • How to install Oracle Database 10g on Mac OS X Snow Leopard « ray_apps_blog 31 January 2010 13:46 UTC blog.rayapps.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Install Oracle Database 10 g .
  • Oracle® Database Quick Installation Guide 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC download-west.oracle.com [Source type: Reference]
  • Oracle® Database Quick Installation Guide 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC download.oracle.com [Source type: Reference]
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^ Installing Oracle Database 10 g Products .
  • Oracle® Database Quick Installation Guide 9 January 2010 21:021 UTC download-west.oracle.com [Source type: Reference]
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.The Oracle Database (also referred as Oracle RDBMS or Oracle) consists of a relational database management system (RDBMS) produced and marketed by Oracle Corporation.^ Uses specific relational database management systems.
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Oracle processes

.The Oracle RDBMS typically relies on a group of processes running simultaneously in the background (computer software) and interacting to further and monitor database operations.^ Monitor Oracle Database Environment 24x7 .
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^ Monitor the availability of your Oracle database.
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^ The Oracle RDBMS typically relies on a group of processes running simultaneously in the background (computer software) and interacting to further and monitor database operations.
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Such processes (and their standard abbreviations) can include:
  • archiver processes (ARCn)
  • checkpoint process (CKPT)
  • coordinator-of-job-queues process (CJQn): dynamically spawns slave processes for job-queues
  • database writer processes (DBWn)
  • dispatcher processes (Dnnn): multiplex server-processes on behalf of users
  • memory-manager process (MMAN): used for internal database tasks such as Automatic Shared Memory Management
  • log-writer process (LGWR)
  • log-write network-server (LNSn): transmits redo logs in Data Guard environments
  • logical standby coordinator process (LSP0): controls Oracle Data Guard log-application
  • media-recovery process (MRP): detached recovery-server process
  • memory-monitor process (MMON)
  • memory-monitor light process (MMNL): gathers and stores Automatic Workload Repository (AWR) data
  • process-monitor process (PMON)
  • process-spawner (PSP0): spawns Oracle processes
  • queue-monitor processes (QMNn)
  • recoverer process (RECO)
  • remote file-server process (RFS)
  • shared server processes (Snnn): serve client-requests
  • system monitor process (SMON)

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