Re: Best way to learn oracle basics - self study

From: Kurt <rkdata_at_uswest.net>
Date: Mon, 30 Aug 1999 19:37:12 -0500
Message-ID: <YsFy3.1433$1E3.96452@news.uswest.net>

I have bought the Complete Reference. Generally, it's well written and easy to follow. There are a few questions that I have which are either not covered, or just have a quick reference, but all in all well worth it. I have learned a lot (speaking of which, can anyone tell me a bit more about using AUTHID or USER?)

It also comes with a CD-ROM. I have that version loaded on my machine. It's nice because you can add all the bookmarks and even highlight passages without getting the book all yucky (sorry for that harsh language).

            -=Kurt=-

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Jerry Gitomer wrote in message <7q1e2d$4mv$1_at_autumn.news.rcn.net>...
>Hi Daisy,
>
>Download or buy the Trial version of the standard Oracle
>Workgroup Server for NT. Depending on how much RAM you have you
>should get 8.0.5 (you need at least 32MB of RAM) or 8i -- aka
>8.1.5 which I understand should have 128MB for a single user.
>
>I can't make any useful suggestions on beginner level books since
>I know too much and don't have the patience to read them. There
>is an Oracle for Beginners book from Oracle Press which may prove
>useful. Once you understand it you may want to get copies of the
>DBA handbook and the Complete Reference. Both were authored by
>Kevin Loney and are also available from Oracle Press.
>
>regards and good luck
>Jerry Gitomer
>
Received on Mon Aug 30 1999 - 19:37:12 CDT