Oracle8i For Dummies?

"Cheat Sheet" included with Example SQL Commands

Discover How to Make the Most of Oracle8i's Powerful New Java Features

An essential tool for e-commerce, Oracle8i is the first relational database to integrate Java programs, Web sites, and Internet content. In Oracle8i For Dummies, author Carol McCullough-Dieter takes the complexity out of the program's new features and saves you time with expert tips, sample SQL code, and real-world advice. Whether you're upgrading or just starting out, this guide provides a clear and practical road map that will put Oracle8i to work for you. Valuable Bonus CD Includes:

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Inside, find helpful advice on how to:

• Simplify tasks with the new Enterprise Manager toolset
• Grasp the new methodology of object SQL
• Deliver HTML documents over the Web with the Java Virtual Machine
• Turbocharge your database with helpful query shortcuts
• Decipher object types, nested tables, and arrays
• Uncover the secrets of well-designed databases