"Do you learn best by example and experimentation? This book is ideal. Have your favorite editor and compiler ready—you'll encounter example code you'll want to try right away. You've picked the right book—this is sure to become the de facto standard guide to writing Apache modules."
—Rich Bowen, coauthor, Apache Administrators Handbook, Apache Cookbook, and The Definitive Guide to Apache mod_rewrite
"A first-rate guide to getting the most out of Apache as a modular application platform—sure to become a must-read for any Apache programmer, from beginner to experienced professional. It builds up carefully and meticulously from the absolute basics, while including chapters on everything from the popular Apache DBD Framework to best practices, security, and debugging."
—Noirin Plunkett, documentation committer to the Apache httpd project, and member of the ASF conference committee
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The Ultimate Resource on Oracle Database 10g
Get thorough coverage of Oracle Database 10g from the most comprehensive reference available, published by Oracle Press. With in-depth details on all the new features, this powerhouse resource provides an overview of database architecture and Oracle Grid Computing technology, and covers SQL, SQL*Plus, PL/SQL, dynamic PL/SQL, object-oriented features, and Java programming in the Oracle environment. You’ll also find valuable database administration and application development techniques, plus an alphabetical reference covering major Oracle commands, keywords, features, and functions, with cross-referencing of topics.
- Install Oracle Database 10g or upgrade from an earlier version
- Execute SQL queries
- Perform complex searches easily with regular expression functions
- Implement security measures using Virtual Private Databases (VPDs)
- Move data with SQL*Loader and Data Pump
- Replicate data and aggregations using materialized views
- Execute flashback queries to recover data or see its changes over time
- Create triggers, stored procedures, and packages with PL/SQL
- Develop applications with JDBC and XML
- Work with Oracle Database 10g Real Application Clusters (RAC) and grid technologies
- Take advantage of the new tuning features
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