Oracle Database 10g Release 1 (10.1) Documentation Library

Welcome to the Oracle Database 10g Documentation Library. Here you can research new information, look up reference information, and search across the entire library.

Getting Started

These books provide background information for new users:
2 Day DBA HTML PDF
Concepts HTML PDF
Administrator's Guide HTML PDF
Master Glossary HTML

Most Popular
These books contain the most commonly used information for general database administration and application development:
2 Day DBA HTML PDF

Concepts HTML PDF
Administrator's Guide HTML PDF
Application Developer's Guide - Fundamentals HTML PDF
Reference HTML PDF
Performance Tuning Guide HTML PDF
PL/SQL User's Guide and Reference HTML PDF
SQL Reference HTML PDF

Upgrade Information

If you are familiar with earlier Oracle releases and are moving to Oracle Database 10g, these books describe the new features, and explain how to upgrade your database.
New Features Guide HTML PDF
Upgrade Guide HTML PDF

License Information

This book explains how certain database features are licensed:
Licensing Information HTML PDF

Companion CD Installation Guides
The Companion CD Installation Guides cover the software other than the main database server. This software works in conjunction with the database, and requires a separate, optional installation. Again, there is a set of Quick Installation Guides for typical scenarios, and a full Installation Guide for advanced scenarios.

Companion CD Installation Guide for 64-Bit WindowsHTML PDF
Companion CD Installation Guide for Linux x86-64 HTML PDF
Companion CD Installation Guide for UNIX Systems HTML PDF
Companion CD Installation Guide for Windows HTML PDF
Companion CD Quick Installation Guide for 64-Bit Windows HTML PDF
Companion CD Quick Installation Guide for AIX-Based Systems HTML PDF
Companion CD Quick Installation Guide for HP Tru64 UNIX HTML PDF
Companion CD Quick Installation Guide for HP-UX PA-RISC (64-Bit) HTML PDF
Companion CD Quick Installation Guide for Linux x86 HTML PDF
Companion CD Quick Installation Guide for Linux x86-64 HTML PDF
Companion CD Quick Installation Guide for Solaris Operating System (SPARC) HTML PDF
Companion CD Quick Installation Guide for Windows HTML PDF

Quick Installation Guides

The Quick Installation Guides cover the basics of installing on a clean machine, using a specific operating system.

Quick Installation Guide for 64-Bit Windows HTML PDF
Quick Installation Guide for AIX-Based Systems HTML PDF
Quick Installation Guide for HP Tru64 UNIX HTML PDF
Quick Installation Guide for HP-UX PA-RISC (64-Bit) HTML PDF
Quick Installation Guide for Linux x86 HTML PDF
Quick Installation Guide for Linux x86-64 HTML PDF
Quick Installation Guide for Solaris Operating System (SPARC) HTML PDF
Quick Installation Guide for Windows HTML PDF
Real Application Clusters Quick Installation Guide for Oracle Database Standard Edition for Windows HTML PDF

Installation Guides
The full Installation Guides cover a wide variety of installation scenarios. Use them if your situation is not covered in the Quick Installation Guides.

Enterprise Manager Grid Control Installation and Basic Configuration HTML PDF
Installation Guide for 64-Bit Windows HTML PDF
Installation Guide for Linux x86-64 HTML PDF
Installation Guide for UNIX Systems HTML PDF
Installation Guide for Windows HTML PDF
Procedural Gateway for APPC Installation and Configuration Guide for Microsoft Windows HTML PDF
Real Application Clusters Installation and Configuration for All Platforms HTML PDF
Real Application Clusters Installation and Configuration for Linux x86-64 HTML PDF
Transparent Gateway for DRDA Installation and User's Guide for Microsoft Windows HTML PDF
Universal Installer Concepts Guide HTML PDF

Client Installation Guides
The Client Installation Guides cover the simplified install for just the Oracle client software, which lets you connect to a database running on a different system, using a database application or the interactive SQL*Plus tool. Again, there is a set of Quick Installation Guides for typical scenarios, and a full Installation Guide for advanced scenarios.

Client Installation Guide for 64-Bit Windows HTML PDF
Client Installation Guide for Linux x86-64 HTML PDF
Client Installation Guide for UNIX Systems HTML PDF
Client Installation Guide for Windows HTML PDF
Client Quick Installation Guide for 64-Bit Windows HTML PDF
Client Quick Installation Guide for AIX-Based Systems HTML PDF
Client Quick Installation Guide for HP-UX PA-RISC (64-Bit) HTML PDF
Client Quick Installation Guide for Linux x86 HTML PDF
Client Quick Installation Guide for Linux x86-64 HTML PDF
Client Quick Installation Guide for Solaris Operating System (SPARC) HTML PDF
Client Quick Installation Guide for Windows HTML PDF
Client Quick Installation Guide HP Tru64 UNIX HTML PDF

Teach Yourself Oracle 8 In 21 Days

By Edward Whalen

Contributing Author: Steve Adrien DeLuca

I have worked with Oracle for many years. Every time a new version is released or a new problem crops up, I am rejuvenated; I become excited about working with Oracle again. I want to share this enthusiasm with you, and I hope that after you become familiar with Oracle, more and more aspects of the Oracle RDBMS will interest you. The most important thing is that you enjoy what you are doing; I hope that you enjoy working with Oracle as much as I do.

The Oracle RDBMS is an enormous environment with unlimited potential. When you start working with Oracle, you might find it overwhelming. Don't give up; you will see how the different components work together as you learn about the Oracle RDBMS. Rarely do I undertake a project without learning something new about Oracle.

This book is designed for inexperienced Oracle users. Experienced Oracle DBAs will likely find this book too elementary. Most of the lessons are designed to step the reader through specific administrative and user tasks.

The best way to use this book is to read each lesson, then practice the techniques and tasks outlined in that lesson. Each lesson covers a single topic, so some lessons might be longer than others. If you complete one lesson per day, you can easily complete the full course in three weeks.

At the end of each lesson, you'll find a series of questions and answers. These questions are designed to point out some of the key concepts that were covered in the lesson. Following the Q&A section, you'll find a series of quiz questions that focus on techniques and tasks covered in the lesson. Each lesson also includes a series of exercises that are intended to familiarize you with some of the key tasks covered in that lesson.

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Microsoft® Access 97 Quick Reference

By Rick Winter

The Microsoft Access 97 Quick Reference is the latest in a series of comprehensive, task-oriented references and details how to use the features and functionality of Access 97. Compiled for the intermediate-to-advanced user who wants a concise, comprehensive reference, the Microsoft Access 97 Quick Reference is loaded with detailed instructions outlining important tasks you need to complete.

The Microsoft Access 97 Quick Reference presents the tasks and functions most often sought by users of Access 97. The book also includes a comprehensive glossary with many terms and definitions that refer to the newest features in Access 97.

The Microsoft Access 97 Quick Reference is written for casual to advanced computer users who need a fast reference to Access 97 tasks, functions, and features. It is an ideal companion to Que's Special Edition Using Microsoft Access 97. The Quick Reference size makes it ideal for travel.

If you are upgrading from Access 95 or Access 2, you will find this reference useful for finding new features and looking up new ways of getting a job done. If you are converting from other field data types--for example, dBASE, Paradox, or Btrieve--this Quick Reference might be the right amount of instruction you need to transfer your know-how investment to new products.

As a reference, this book is not intended to tutor learners. If you are just starting to use Access software for the first time, or are a very casual user, you might want to consider Que's User-Friendly Using Microsoft Access 97 or The Complete Idiot's Guide to Microsoft Access 97 as a book to get you up to speed. For beginner or very casual task reference, check out Que's Easy Microsoft Access 97. If you want the most complete reference as well as tutorial and foundation information, then you need Que's Special Edition Using Microsoft Access 97. This Microsoft Access 97 Quick Reference makes an ideal companion to the comprehensive Special Edition.

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