Must read for DB security!
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Very easy to understand. Well organized. This was one of my graduate school textbooks. It was very helpful to understand and have hand-on experience with DB security and auditing practice.
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Great Book. Simple and Easy to Understand. Reads as if Mike Hernandez is talking directly to you. There is no way that you would not have basic skills to design a relational database after having read this book. I would highly suggest this book for people looking to develop or manage already created databases in MS Access or any other rdbms applications. This is definitely a great reference book to have on the shelf. Relational database design is very understandable and well explained by this book.
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This is an outstanding technical reference on a very important new Oracle technology.  I'm very impressed by every aspect of this book.  It's incredibly easy to read given the complex nature of the topic and balances technical depth and breadth extremely well.

If you are using Exadata then buying this book is a no brainer.  However, even if you are just interested in database technology and want to get a handle on the latest in Oracle database architecture then this book is still a recommended purchase.

The book contains excellent introductions to unique Exadata technologies such as smart scans, columnar compression , flash cache, and storage indexes.  It also covers migration, configuration and monitoring.  The chapters fit together very nicely to create a complete and practical overview of Exadata architecture, and they can be read individually if you want to quickly get familiar with a particular aspect.

Buying this book is the best and fastest way to get up to speed with Exadata
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Without question, this is one of the most outstanding books covering SQL Server Administration I've ever owned. It is written simply with a minimum of word clutter. A majority of the topics are pertinent to SQL 2000 as well as SQL 7.0 (SQL 2000 is more or less SQL 7.5 in my eyes).

I recommend this book to any experienced DBA's out there who need a virtual DBA within arm's reach.

Postscript... I had the pleasure of meeting the author as a student in one of her SQL Server Performance Tuning classes. Sharon is outstanding.
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I got a copy of this book back in September of 2009 because I wanted to know more about the hardware configuration of production database servers.  Specifically, I wanted to know about best practices and recommendations in the areas of storage, memory and CPU.  While at the store, I read chapter 2 "Storage and System Sizing" which covers from what SATA means to areas such as RAID, SAN, solid state drives, and best practice considerations. I purchased this book just for the content in chapter 2 and had zero expectations for the rest.

After reading the remainder of the book, I commend Rod College and the team behind this volume for their fantastic job.  The material is accurate, current and invaluable to DBAs at any level. You'll get a wealth of information from new features found in MS SQL 2008 to concepts you should already know but you are not familiar with in MS SQL 2008.
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As databases become more and more common, network engineers without prior training are becoming responsible for database administration and they need to become competent quickly.  This book touches base with all the important  points in database and server administration in a clear, concise format  that quickly educates the reader, guides them to important activities, and  steers them around obscure obstacles.
Sharon Dooley takes a practical,  hands-on approach to database administration that reflects a wealth of  field experience.  Having read my way through more than 5 SQL books already  I might have passed on one entitled SQL Server 7.0 Essential Reference,  expecting it to be too basic.  What I found was a perceptive field guide to  managing a SQL Server.  This book provides a clear, understandable review  of administration topics that is useful to experienced administrators for  the richness of knowledge revealed while remaining an excellent book for  persons new to database work who need an introduction that is at once  accessible, concise, and relevant.
I disagreed with the author about the  value of defragmenting SQL Servers and believe that if she is going to say  that there has been no proof of the value of defrag software she needs to  deal with the findings of the National Software Testing Laboratory on  Diskeeper.  She also says that Microsoft is fuzzy about supporting  defragged databases and yet Diskeeper was one of the first products to gain  the Certified for Windows logo.  I think she is out of date in this area.  I also thought her distrust of third-party backup software needed more  defense as I personally have not run into problems though she alluded to  many.  Other than these specific points I found the material to be  outstanding and I would acknowledge that there is room for disagreement on  these points.
For the experienced administrator the book reveals  undocumented and falsely documented issues that can improve administration.  The book is very realistic about what can and cannot be done on a SQL  Server.  I liked the point made that server tuning can only account for  about 10% of performance while the bulk of what really matters is in  database design.
Upgrading from 6. X to 7.0 is covered very nicely.  The  author provides useful suggestions for dealing with what might not convert  seamlessly in an upgrade.  I have worked with SQLdiag numerous times.  Sharon Dooley is the first person that has clarified that this utility must  be run directly on the server; it cannot run from a client workstation.  I  liked the way she touched on many of the places where an administrator  could go wrong.  The discussion of SQL Mail reviews how to make it work  with Lotus Notes as well as POP3 and Exchange.  Previously I had thought  that if I did not have an Exchange Server available I could not setup email  alerts.  Books On Line is not as helpful here as is Sharon Dooley.
This  book is like having an experienced DBA standing right beside you  interpreting the fine points and telling you about undocumented or  misdocumented features while you do your everyday work.  The general tips  and warnings alone are more than worth the cost of the book.
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This book really delivers on its promise. Each time Oracle has released a new database version, many DBAs would be looking for a good reference to summarize and explain the new features for that version, and how to use them.  Until now, there has never really been a good reference for experienced DBAs to mull over.  There was only a few, non-exhaustive references for 8i, even less for 8, and almost nothing for 7.  Robert has done an excellent job in hitting the most important points for all the new features, showing us how to use them, and providing accurate, workable code and syntax.  His style is lively, and keeps you interested, which is in direct contrast to Oracle documentation and many other books and articles, which are way too dry.  This is a great book, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to any experienced DBA that needs a succinct starting point on Oracle9i.  Robert, can't wait to see what you do for 10i! :-)
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This book has been very helpful so far with my database class @ DeVry. The author has broken the information down into bits that are easy to understand and I really appreciate all of the exercises included throughout the chapters for practice.
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All of the authors are from Oracle's National Security Group (NSG). They are partitioners who do what they have written about in the field, lab and most importantly for actual live customers. Of course, this book presents the security features of Oracle Database 12c. Additionally, it explains the "Why" behind the products and how the feature fulfills a particular security need. Understand the reasoning behind the functionality adds to a deeper understanding that other security books often do not explain.

This is the one stop shop for a broad and deep understanding of Security for Oracle Database 12c.
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I have been an Oracle DBA for about 6 yrs and I just read about the entire Oracle DBA 101 book in last couple of  weeks. It is one of the best well-rounded written Oracle DBA books I have read and I have lots. I think any DBA at ANY level would benefit. It stays on my desk!!! It is very clearly written and the concepts are introduced in a logical and easy to understand manner.
Oracle 7.3,8.0 OCP
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Mark Chen is the go-to guy for learning computer technology and programming as he demonstrates in this easily accessible (even for computer luddites!) book on learning SQL Programming. Knowing that many of his readers will not even have a clue as to the topic name, Mark explains from the top in a fashion that is easy to grasp and that technique of communication persists throughout this book. No easy task, but Mark is more than up to the challenge.

From his opening Introductory remarks he sets the tone  The SQL Language (short of System Query Language) has been pioneering the relational database industry ever since its conception during the 70s. Back then when hippy vans used to rule the streets, a company known as IDM dwelled deep into the concepts of creating a relational database theory (The DBMS) and a sub-language to accompany those systems. The language was first called SEQUEL! But later came to be known as SQL to avoid copyright issues. In a world where digital information is the backbone of whole companies, the presence of relational databases has been as vital before as they are today. Certain organizations are always on the lookout for people who are able to properly maintain their whole database structures ensuring a safe and secured pipeline for information to be exchanged between/ within companies and clients alike. It is a common misconception that people who are responsible for these actions are some sort of digital deity with extraterrestrial abilities! Let us debunk this theory and tell you that SQL is a pretty straightforward language and with a little practice, anyone can pick it up! As long as you know English, you are good to go! That is exactly the focus of this book.

What Mark does for us here is march us through the following subsections - What Exactly Is SQL? (The Glance At The SQL Statements, A Series of Reserved Words, The Different Types Of Data, Numerics, Strings, Booleans, Datetime, XML, Understanding SQL In A System Comprised Of Client/ Server), Know Your Relational Database, The Different Components Of Your Database, Learn To Build And Maintain Your First Database Structure Using SQL, Understand The Usage Of Advanced Operators, Making Your Database Secure, Understanding ODBC and XML Data Implementation, Using A Cursor And Adding Procedural Capabilities, and The Most Common Mistakes That Fools Make.

Mark closing by stating, The world of programming is literally comprised of a metaphorical entity that is constantly evolving and growing by adding new and new components. The SQL language taught here in this book followed the latest version at the time of writing, but maybe 3 or 4 years from now, this version might become obsolete!

While much of this is gobbledygook to many, to those who are headed into computer programming it is a veritable bible. Lots of information clearly explained, but not for the unmotivated casual reader! For the smart ones with career goals in this field, this is a must have. Grady Harp, October 16
This book is free on Kindle Unlimited
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This book gave a great understanding of database design.  Clearly specifically exemplified how to construct and build a database.  Giving figures of drawn up design models to base own ideas about making your own.  Nothing is repeated and everything involved heavy depth across learning attributes, tables and implementing them into Microsoft Access.  Excellent book!
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I actually purchased the e-book from Apress directly but ordered a print copy as well.  It is the authoritative source on the Berkeley DB.  I would have preferred the book examples to be more focused on C, but the examples nonetheless give great insight into all that is possible with the powerful Berkeley DB libraries.  I first learned about the Berkeley DB after having read about it in the book 'Alternative DNS Servers' over two years ago, and I am now finding myself returning to the idea of utilizing this powerful time-tested solution for my own projects.

A great addition to your library.
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I have been working with MySQL since 2003. I have seen many many books on MySQL and its, unfortunately, many forks. This book does a great job of covering the basics from how to install through security and user administration to some SQL basics and how to keep the server running and backed up. This is not a manual and if I were to have written it I would probably have put some of the chapters in a different order but its a great tutorial. I was especially pleased with the sections on security and user administration. The author spends some time in each chapter not only showing you how to do stuff but also explaining why you should be doing it. This is often left out of other tutorial books I have read.
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Written in a clear and very understandable way, this book received accolades from PC Magazine and is considered the reference book of choice.  Starts with the first concepts & leads to more complex tips, tricks,& programming for better database management tools for mailing lists, A/R, inventory management, etc. dBASE commands and concepts are illustrated throughout with practical, business-oriented examples.  I found it great to use even for CD or album collections, etc. - put dBASE to work for you - this book will easily help you do it on your own.
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5 Stars for "The Business Immunity System" by Rachid Zahidi! This book shares great tips on how to protect your business as well as yourself from identity theft and cyber crime. If you are a business owner or looking at starting a business, this book outlines the right path for screening and hiring employees. I certainly will be sharing this book with my entrepreneurial friends.
Easy to read and provided very valuable information!
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Absolutely a MUST READ for anyone that wants to understand the new features of Oracle 12c.  The sections about partitioning and data warehousing were invaluable. The authors do a great job breaking down complicated concepts and flesh it out with examples.  I was able to take what was discussed in the book and apply it at my job right away.  Thank you Robert, Scott and Eric for making my life easier.