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| View Larger Image | OCA: Oracle 10g Administration I Study Guide (1Z0-042)
by Chip Dawes, Bob Bryla, Joseph C. Johnson, Matthew Weishan
| | List Price: | $59.99 | | Price: | $37.79 | | You Save: | $22.20 (37%) |  | | Available: | Usually ships in 24 hours | | | | | Sales Rank: | 66533 | | Studio: | Sybex | | | Binding: | Paperback | | Number Of Pages: | 672 | | Publication Date: | December 24, 2004 | | Publisher: | Sybex |
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Product Description
Here's the book you need to prepare for the Oracle Database 10g Administration I exam, 1Z0-042. This Study Guide was developed to meet the exacting requirements of today's Oracle certification candidates. In addition to the consistent and accessible instructional approach that has earned Sybex the "Best Study Guide" selection in CertCities Readers Choice Awards for two consecutive years, this book provides: - Clear and concise information on database administration with Oracle 10g
- Practical examples and insights drawn from the authors' real-world experiences
- Leading-edge exam preparation software, including a test engine and electronic flashcards
You'll also find authoritative coverage of key exam topics, including: - Installing Oracle Database 10g Software
- Creating and Controlling Oracle Databases
- Administering Users
- Managing Schema Objects and Data
- Implementing Oracle Security Features
- Monitoring Performance
- Performing Database Backup and Recovery
Look to Sybex for the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in today's competitive IT marketplace |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 3.5 based on 10 reviews)
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A pretty decent study guide 
Getting Oracle certifications is not easy. The material is difficult and extensive not matter how you approach it. The Sybex study guide does a good job of presenting the material in an organized manner.
September 12, 2007 | |
Good to give you the basics but the test has changed 
I used this book to study for the OCA test for a month and thought I would pass with my SQL & limited Oracle experience. I did not pass the test because the test has changed to Senario Driven with Multiple Choice & Multiple answers. You would receive a long paragraph about a user's needs. You would need to select two answers out of five; 1 would be easy to pick, 2 would seem wrong and 2 would seem almost identical and right. That is where the test has gotten harder.
Where this book gives you the foundation of all the "What's" involved, the test needs the "Whys".
I recommend SELFTEST software Oracle pushes on thier site. I find the questions and style are very similar to what I had experienced.
I still recommend this book if would like to understand the concepts and have an oracle DB at your disposal
If you then need or want the cert buy the selftest software because I'm positive half of my questions came from that product. By spending your money on both of those products you will still make out very well because the Live course for this subject is around $2,500.
My experience with Oracle has been from the Healthcare IT environment where the database is already set up and just needs tuneing and Reports. If you are an Oracle Finanicials person you may only need the SelfTest software to practice from.
September 04, 2007 | |
BAD PAPER STOCK USED
I just received the book and it looks like it has the content. But I must say that the paper stock used is appalling. I have seen toilet paper thicker than this paper and its already yellowing. You can see the print on the other side of the page! The print and screen shots are so small, maybe they are trying to save paper? I almost considered returning it, but it does have the content. I don't think after the exam you can use this book for a reference since it should have deteriorated by then.
December 13, 2006 | |
good if you have oracle preknowledge
this is the first book i read to prepare for my OCA exam. at first i was a bit overwhelmed because the chapters are quite long and the languages are not very easy to understand (sometimes i have to reread a sentence two or three times before it clicks). but i guess it was also because by then oracle was still rather new for me. if you are an experienced dba (maybe a 9i oca or ocp) then i guess this book alone should be enough to get you a 10g oca. but if you are new to oracle, i would suggest you to study John & Damir book first (OCP All-in-one exam prep guide), it's easier to absorb and the chapters are shorter (although there are more chapters). then, if you still have the time (and the money) get this book to wrap up your preparation for the oca. i'm sure you will pass the exam like i did.
May 26, 2006 | |
very good book
This is the only book I used to prepare for the OCA exam. and I passed the exam
March 18, 2006 | |
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