Oracle Database 10g: The Complete Reference (Osborne ORACLE Press Series)

Get a thorough understanding of Oracle Database 10g from the most comprehensive Oracle database reference on the market, published by Oracle Press. From critical architecture concepts to advanced object-oriented concepts, this powerhouse contains nearly 50 chapters designed to enlighten you. Upgrade from earlier versions, use SQL, SQL Plus, and PL/SQL. Get code examples and access popular documentation PDFs--plus a full electronic copy of the book on the included CD-ROM. Go beyond the basics and learn security, text searches, external tables, using Java in Oracle, and a great deal more.

User review
too little on too much
Based on the reviews, I bought this book some time ago. Unfortunately, my colleagues and I have not found much use for it. It covers quite some subjects but rather briefly. There is almost half the book on SQL and PL/SQL which is too much for me for a `Complete Reference` I expected more info on configuring oracle, dataguard, ASM and Enterprise Manager but was disappointed.
For an SQL/PLSQL novice, this must be the reference book, very complete with many examples to guide you. For a DBA already familiar with this language, the book would contain too little specific info on new and important 10g topics such as ASM, dataguard, flashback etc,,.
Conclusion for me: when I want to look up something on Oracle, I go for OTN manuals or metalink or google instead of this book.

User review
Disappointing
I was disappointed as a seasoned Oracle user/DBA to get abook which covers basics too much and new features too little.

User review
Not a Complete Reference. Its an end user reference.
Just FYI, this book is geared at people USING Oracle 10g, not people RUNNING it. Great example- the index lists 'listener.ora' once, and its on page 34. Of over 1300 pages. And that's it- no other discussion of how Oracle listeners work, connections, database optimization, etc. This is a very basic book, not really a reference.

User review
Excellent book, CD much more convenient
This book is a great resource for the new or experienced DBA. With so many configuration options and infrequently used features it is nice to have one source for all of this information.

Also, the CD which accompanies the book makes carrying the book and searching it much faster.

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Not for a newbie, But great book for Professionals
Very bulky, Really covers a great deal. Not good for new programmer who wasnts to learn Oracle from Scrach.