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A Fully Integrated Study System for OCP Exam 1Z0-050

Prepare for the Oracle Certified Professional Oracle Database 11g New Features for Administrators exam with help from this exclusive Oracle Press guide. In each chapter, you''ll find challenging exercises, practice questions, a two-minute drill, and a chapter summary to highlight what you''ve learned. This authoritative guide will help you pass the test, and serve as your essential on-the-job reference. Get complete coverage of all OCP objectives for exam 1Z0-050, including:

Installation and upgradesPartitioning and storageIntelligent infrastructureDiagnostics and fault managementPerformanceOracle Recovery Manager and Oracle FlashbackSecurityOracle SQL Performance AnalyzerSQL plan managementAutomatic SQL tuning

On the CD-ROM:

One full practice exam that simulates the actual OCP examDetailed answers and explanationsScore report performance assessment toolComplete electronic bookBonus exam available free with online registration

Master the Configuration and Administration of Oracle WebLogic Server 11g

Oversee a robust, highly available environment for your mission-critical applications using the expert information in this Oracle Press guide. Oracle WebLogic Server 11g Administration Handbook explains the latest management techniques for the de facto application server for Oracle Fusion Middleware 11g> and provides detailed examples and best practices. Find out how to use the Oracle WebLogic Server Administration Console feature, employ command-line and scripting tools, implement failover and migration capabilities, and generate reliable backups. Troubleshooting, tuning, and security procedures are also covered in this comprehensive resource.

Install Oracle WebLogic Server 11g or upgrade from a previous version Configure domains, servers, clusters, custom networks, and virtual hostsWork with the Administration Console and Monitoring Dashboard features of Oracle WebLogic ServerUse the WebLogic Scripting Tool (WLST) feature of Oracle WebLogic Server to manage and monitor domainsUse the Oracle WebLogic Server Work Managers feature to optimize scheduled workDeploy Web applications, Enterprise JavaBeans, and Java EE modulesImprove scalability and reliability using Oracle WebLogic Server clustersMonitor servers, tune the Java Virtual Machine, maximize throughput, and optimize performanceAuthenticate, authorize, and map users within defined security realms

A Fully Integrated Study System for OCP Exam 1Z0-060

Prepare for the Oracle Certified Professional Upgrade to Oracle Database 12c exam with this exclusive Oracle Press guide. Each chapter features step-by-step examples, a certification summary, a two-minute drill, and a self-test to reinforce the topics presented. This authoritative resource helps you pass the exam and also serves as an essential, on-the-job reference. Get complete coverage of the new features of Oracle Database 12c, including:

Oracle Enterprise Manager Database Express and additional tools for database monitoringMultitenant container databases and pluggable databasesAuditing, administrative privileges, data redaction, and other Oracle security featuresAdaptive execution plans, adaptive statistics, and automatic SQL plan managementOracle Recovery Manager backup and recovery improvementsOracle Database Resource Manager and other performance enhancementsOracle Data Pump, SQL*Loader, external tables, and online operations enhancementsImprovements to information lifecycle management and storage, including automatic data optimization, in-database archiving, and temporal validity

Electronic content includes:

170 practice exam questions with detailed answer explanations

Best Practices for Oracle WebLogic Server 12c Configuration and Administration

Maintain a high-performance enterprise application framework using the detailed information in this authoritative resource. Through expert instruction and real-world examples, Oracle WebLogic Server 12c Administration Handbook fully explains the latest management tools and techniques. Learn how to work from the Oracle WebLogic Server Administration Console or command line, configure servers and clusters, deploy applications, and optimize application performance. Tuning, troubleshooting, and load balancing are thoroughly covered in this Oracle Press guide.

Install Oracle WebLogic Server 12c or perform an upgradeManage domains, server instances, networks, and virtual hostsWork with the WebLogic Scripting Tool feature and Node ManagerBuild custom network channels and resource adaptersMonitor performance with the WebLogic Diagnostics Framework featurePrioritize requests using Oracle WebLogic Server Work ManagersConfigure Oracle WebLogic clusters and migrate servers and servicesDeploy web applications, Enterprise JavaBeans, and Java EE modulesEstablish security realms and authenticate and authorize usersAllocate memory, optimize throughput, and tune the Java Virtual Machine

This comprehensive guide has been fully updated to cover the latest features and tools of Oracle Real Application Clusters 12c

Through clear instruction and detailed examples, Oracle Database 12c Real Application Clusters Handbook: Concepts, Administration, Tuning and Troubleshooting teaches how to build, configure, and maintain a dynamic enterprise computing infrastructure. This thoroughly revised edition covers best uses for the latest tools and features—all from the practical standpoint of a working DBA.

You will discover how to prepare hardware, configure the software, optimize data integrity, and integrate seamless failover protection. Brand-new flex and large cluster technologies are explained in full detail, and readers will get complete solutions for securing data and continuing business operations in the event of hardware failure.Presents all the new information needed to effectively use Oracle Real Application Clusters 12c -considered the most radical overhaul everOffers detailed coverage of troubleshooting, performance tuning, and application development

Speed up the execution of important database queries by making good choices about which indexes to create. Choose correct index types for different scenarios. Avoid indexing pitfalls that can actually have indexes hurting performance rather than helping. Maintain indexes so as to provide consistent and predictable query response over the lifetime of an application.Expert Oracle Indexing and Access Paths is about the one database structure at the heart of almost all performance concerns: the index. Database system performance is one of the top concerns in information technology today. Administrators struggle to keep up with the explosion of access and activity driven by the proliferation of computing into everything from phones to tablets to PCs in our increasingly connected world. At the heart of any good-performing database lies a sound indexing strategy that makes appropriate use of indexing, and especially of the vendor-specific indexing features onoffer.Few databases fully exploit the wealth of data access mechanisms provided by Oracle. Expert Oracle Indexing and Access Paths helps by bringing together information on indexing and how to use it into one blissfully short volume that you can read quickly and have at your fingertips for reference. Learn the different types of indexes available and when each is best applied. Recognize when queries aren’t using indexes as you intend. Manage your indexing for maximum performance. Confidently use the In Memory column store feature as an alternate access path to improve performance. Let Expert Indexing in Oracle Database 12c be your guide to deep mastery of the most fundamental performance optimization structure in Oracle Database.Explains how indexes help performance, and sometimes hinder it tooDemystifies the various index choices so that you can chose rightlyDescribes the database administration chores associated with indexesDemonstrates the use of the In Memory column store as an alternate access path to the dataWhat You Will LearnCreate an overall indexing strategy to guide your decisionsChoose the correct indexing mechanisms for your applicationsManage and maintain indices to avoid degradation and preserve efficiencyTake better advantage of underused index types such as index-organized tablesChoose the appropriate columns to index, with confidenceBlend partitioning and materialized views into your indexing strategyWho This Book Is ForAll levels of database administrators and application developers who are struggling with the database performance and scalability challenge. Any database administrator involved with indexing, which is any database administrator period, will appreciate the wealth ofadvice packed into this gem of a book.

Speed up the execution of important database queries by making good choices about which indexes to create. Choose correct index types for different scenarios. Avoid indexing pitfalls that can actually have indexes hurting performance rather than helping. Maintain indexes so as to provide consistent and predictable query response over the lifetime of an application.

Expert Oracle Indexing and Access Paths is about the one database structure at the heart of almost all performance concerns: the index. Database system performance is one of the top concerns in information technology today. Administrators struggle to keep up with the explosion of access and activity driven by the proliferation of computing into everything from phones to tablets to PCs in our increasingly connected world. At the heart of any good-performing database lies a sound indexing strategy that makes appropriate use of indexing, and especially of the vendor-specific indexing features onoffer.

Few databases fully exploit the wealth of data access mechanisms provided by Oracle. Expert Oracle Indexing and Access Paths helps by bringing together information on indexing and how to use it into one blissfully short volume that you can read quickly and have at your fingertips for reference. Learn the different types of indexes available and when each is best applied. Recognize when queries aren’t using indexes as you intend. Manage your indexing for maximum performance. Confidently use the In Memory column store feature as an alternate access path to improve performance. Let Expert Indexing in Oracle Database 12c be your guide to deep mastery of the most fundamental performance optimization structure in Oracle Database.

Explains how indexes help performance, and sometimes hinder it tooDemystifies the various index choices so that you can chose rightlyDescribes the database administration chores associated with indexesDemonstrates the use of the In Memory column store as an alternate access path to the data

What You Will Learn

Create an overall indexing strategy to guide your decisionsChoose the correct indexing mechanisms for your applicationsManage and maintain indices to avoid degradation and preserve efficiencyTake better advantage of underused index types such as index-organized tablesChoose the appropriate columns to index, with confidenceBlend partitioning and materialized views into your indexing strategyWho This Book Is ForAll levels of database administrators and application developers who are struggling with the database performance and scalability challenge. Any database administrator involved with indexing, which is any database administrator period, will appreciate the wealth ofadvice packed into this gem of a book.

Follow this handbook to build, configure, tune, and secure Apache Cassandra databases. Start with the installation of Cassandra and move on to the creation of a single instance, and then a cluster of Cassandra databases.Cassandra is increasingly a key player in many big data environments, and this book shows you how to use Cassandra with Apache Spark, a popular big data processing framework. Also covered are day-to-day topics of importance such as the backup and recovery of Cassandra databases, using the right compression and compaction strategies, and loading and unloading data. Expert Apache Cassandra Administration provides numerous step-by-step examples starting with the basics of a Cassandra database, and going all the way through backup and recovery, performance optimization, and monitoring and securing the data. The book serves as an authoritative and comprehensive guide to the building and management of simpleto complex Cassandra databases. The book:Takes you through building a Cassandra database from installation of the software and creation of a single database, through to complex clusters and data centersProvides numerous examples of actual commands in a real-life Cassandra environment that show how to confidently configure, manage, troubleshoot, and tune Cassandra databasesShows how to use the Cassandra configuration properties to build a highly stable, available, and secure Cassandra database that always operates at peak efficiencyWhat You'll LearnInstall the Cassandra software and create your first databaseUnderstand the Cassandra data model, and the internal architecture of a Cassandra databaseCreate your own Cassandra cluster, step-by-stepRun a Cassandra cluster on DockerWork with Apache Spark by connecting to a Cassandra databaseDeploy Cassandra clusters in your data center, or on Amazon EC2 instancesBack up and restore mission-critical Cassandra databasesMonitor, troubleshoot, and tune production Cassandra databases, and cut your spending on resources such as memory, servers, and storageWho This Book Is ForDatabase administrators, developers, and architects who are looking for an authoritative and comprehensive single volume for all their Cassandra administration needs. Also for administrators who are tasked with setting up and maintaining highly reliable and high-performing Cassandra databases. An excellent choice for big data administrators, database administrators, architects, and developers who use Cassandra as their key data store, to support high volume online transactions, or as a decentralized, elastic data store.