FYI: New Book I've head about

From: Jim Armes <armes_at_pioneer.tds.com>
Date: 21 Mar 1994 18:46:16 GMT
Message-ID: <2mkq1o$kta_at_discovery.ectds.com>


I saw this posted on another network and thought that it might be of use to everyone else.

Jim


1994
ORACLE RESOURCE GUIDE Visionary Software, Inc., is pleased and excited to announce the arrival of its newest product, THE 1994 ORACLE RESOURCE GUIDE, the most complete resource for Oracle-related product and service information. The focus of this guide on Oracle information sources is general, and contains new sources made available from January 1993 through June 1994. The 1994 ORACLE RESOURCE GUIDE is the most extensive index of Oracle information available today and is a "must have" for anyone who works with the Oracle

RDBMS. This 300-plus page, perfect-bound guide will be an invaluable addition to your professional library. Whether you are looking for the most complete list of query and reporting tools which work with Oracle, a description of Oracle-related books published in 1993, or a comparison of Oracle-related educational options, the guide is for you.

Taking advantage of relational methods of information storage and retrieval
the 1994 ORACLE RESOURCE GUIDE is organized to resemble a relational database. An Entity-Relationship diagram (ERD) is provided to illustrate the interrelationship of the available information. This method of presenting information is both effective and approachable and enhances the users ability access the information provided.

The 1994 ORACLE RESOURCE GUIDE contains sections on the following topics:

     Introduction
     Products
     Companies
     Books
     Magazines
     Education
     User Groups
     Electronic Services
     Conferences


PRODUCTS
The Oracle Resource Guide describes over 800 individually-listed Oracle- related products. To be included on this list, the product must explicitly state in its advertising, promotional material, and/or documentation that it works in conjunction with the Oracle RDBMS. Each product entry contains a short description and a list of useful attributes. The 1994 ORACLE RESOURCE GUIDE also contains summary listings which separate the products into functional categories. For example, to see the most complete list of application development tools that work with Oracle, this section provides a table with the product names, company names, phone numbers and approximate cost.

COMPANIES
The company section lists over 300 companies which provide Oracle-related products and services. Contact information and product summary information
is provided for each company. If you need to know if a specific company provides an Oracle-related product, (and if so, how to contact them), this section will be invaluable. Additionally, a phone directory of all listed companies is included in this section.

BOOKS
The book section of the Oracle Resource Guide identifies over 40 books specifically written about the Oracle RDBMS. Each citation contains a brief summary of the book as well as availability, cost and contact information for the publisher. The newest books printed during 1993 are highlighted in a special tabular feature.

MAGAZINES
The magazine section enumerates popular database magazines that consistently carry Oracle-related articles. In addition to listing availability, contact, and subscription availability information for each magazine, the Oracle Resource Guide includes a list of each Oracle-related article that appeared in that particular magazine during 1993.

EDUCATION
The Education section of the Oracle Resource Guide compiles a directory of companies that provide Oracle-specific educational services such as classroom instruction, computer-based interactive training and audio and video-based training. The Oracle Resource Guide contains a list of courses which each company provided in 1993, as well as details on training level, time necessary to complete the course, and cost.

USERS GROUPS
The Users Group section contains a complete listing of user groups in the United States and abroad. The Oracle Resource Guide provides information concerning the users groups leaders, structures, meeting schedules and member volume. Complete contact information for each user group is included.

ELECTRONIC SERVICES
This section enumerates companies that maintain on-line systems or bulletin board services which have a forum or conference that is Oracle-related. Each company/services entry includes a full listing of downloadable files available on each system.

CONFERENCES
The Conference section provides information on conferences, conventions, and meetings which occur on an annual basis that present information specific to the Oracle RDBMS. A list of Oracle-related papers presented at each conference is provided where available.

JUST THE BEGINNING
This guide is the first in what will be an annual publication which will provide users of the Oracle RDBMS with an effective resource for identifying and acquiring the products, services and information they need. During 1994 Visionary Software will continue to identify new sources of Oracle information, to locate additional companies and products, and to refine and improve our methods of providing this vital information.

ADVANCED RESERVATION
Visionary Software is now accepting advanced reservations for the 1994 ORACLE RESOURCE GUIDE . Because of the specialized focus of the guide, Visionary Software will be printing a limited number of copies. The first printing and shipment of the Oracle Resource Guide will be made during th second quarter of 1994. By reserving your copy now, you will insure that you will be contacted and able to obtain a copy of the guide as soon as it is available, before it is available to the general public.

Mail the Advanced Reservation Form provided below to Visionary Software, Inc., P.O. Box 532, Fairfax, Virginia 22030, or FAX it to (703) 352-7279, or call us at (703) 352-7263, or contact our BBS at (703) 352-7287 and leave a message for the SYSOP.

1994 ORACLE RESOURCE GUIDE
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