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Any Oracle developer who has used Oracle: The Complete Reference knows that it is an elegant, indispensable guide to the overwhelming world of Oracle database interaction. Its successor--Oracle8: The Complete Reference--is even more comprehensive. Succinct examples are used to document the many functions and SQL nuances available in the Oracle toolbox. The authors provide handholding introductions to more advanced topics such as PL/SQL and object- relational databases.

The revised alphabetical reference makes it even easier to recall the order of arguments passed to long-forgotten functions and many new ones. Beginners will appreciate the exhaustive documentation of the SQLPLUS client and a discussion of user permissions, while seasoned developers can get their hands dirty in the intricacies of using large objects under Oracle8. All of this information is made easier to retrieve thanks to the accompanying, easily searchable CD-ROM. --Tim Kohn, Amazon.com

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This work serves as a reference on Oracle8 and contains information on handling very large databases (VLDBs) and Oracle Context. It features tutorial, theory and command references. The accompanying CD-ROM includes the reference section and all tables covered in the book. The book has been updated to cover versions 7.0 through 8.0. The book is organized into six parts. Part One introduces database concepts. Part Two discusses SQL (structured query language), which allows programmers to process information to and from a database. Part Three is the "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Data Dictionary". Part Four discusses database design considerations. Part Five is an alphabetical reference for virtually every Oracle command. Part Six lists the tables used in the book. The book offers both coverage of using Oracle and a substantial command reference listing the syntax and sample usage for every major command. It also includes a new chapter called "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Oracle Optimizer". This presents the SQL operations and tuning issues directed towards a beginner-user market. George Koch is the author of "ORacle DBA Handbook".

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5.0 out of 5 stars A really good book, 31 Aug 2000

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I've read quite a lot of good computer books but this one stands out in terms of clarity, simplicity and flow of topics. It gave me confidence to start developing for Oracle.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good Book, 29 Sep 1999

By	M. Rehman "Hanif" (Yorkshire, UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I found this book quite good, the flow of the topics is good, snapshots fine and easy to pick up what I can say that at one point in your life you will touch upon Oracle unless you change your career !!!. Therefore it's one of them that you should have if your moving towards (Oracle) SQL.

If your serious into Oracle then it would serve you as a good reference.

The only snag that I have is the CD does not work although I got it working later on as follows: Copy all the files over to a temp drive. The file that can not be copied, create a file of the same name and of type in the temp directory. Run setup again and it should work.

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3.0 out of 5 stars The book is Good for the reference, 10 May 1999

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We have purchased this book two months back. We are utilizing that book right from Technical Support to Faculty Utilization.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good but needs work
I found this book to be a good reference though it should be used in conjunction with/to supplement the Oracle doc set. Read more

Published on 8 April 1999

3.0 out of 5 stars Would rate 5 stars, but the CD doesn't work!
This is the textbook for one of my college courses. It's very well written and readable, and gives comprehensive coverage of the subject. Read more

Published on 6 Mar 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Ultimate Oracle Reference
1. Oracle online documentation is notoriously awkward. This book is no exception. But who cares? Forget the CD -- use the print. Read more

Published on 5 Dec 1998

4.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Book shame about the CD Rom
I have found Oracle 8 'The Complete Reference' a worthwhile book and aid in my understanding of SQL and PL/SQL. Read more

Published on 20 Nov 1998

2.0 out of 5 stars Good and Useful Book but CD does NOT work
This is a good book for someone who has DBA background and some knowledge of Oracle, but for the money I spent on it I was hoping to see some examples/excecises/syntax in the... Read more

Published on 21 Oct 1998

3.0 out of 5 stars Beware the inaccuracies!
There is probably a lot to recommend this book, but it gets obscured by careless blunders. For example, the loader utility is incorrectly named, and syntax for some statements... Read more

Published on 8 Oct 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Una vera bibbia sui database relazionali e su Oracle!
Ho acquistato la versione italiana di questo testo edito dalla McGrow-Hill e Vi garantisco che le 127.000 lire che costa le vale tutte. Read more

Published on 27 Jul 1998

4.0 out of 5 stars A Definitive Reference !
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5.0 out of 5 stars A top-class book !
This book is written in a language that is easy to understand,proof that it is a product of a clear mind. It is strongly recommended for all grades of Oracle professionals. Read more

Published on 16 Jul 1998

4.0 out of 5 stars Very useful
As it says, it is a reference book. I use it often. It gets you up and running when you need.

Published on 18 Mar 1998

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