An official Oracle test preparation manual for candidates dealing with the Oracle Certified Associate Oracle Database 11g: SQL Fundamentals I exam covers all relevant topics, including installation, configuration, application tuning, database management, backup and recovery, security, and more, accompanied by a CD-ROOM containing two practice exams with answer keys and an electronic version of the book. Original. (Intermediate)
A Fully Integrated Study System for OCA Exam 1Z0-051
Prepare for the Oracle Certified Associate Oracle Database 11g: SQL Fundamentals I exam with help from this exclusive Oracle Press guide. In each chapter, you'll find challenging exercises, practice questions, a two-minute drill, and a chapter summary to highlight what you've learned. This authoritative guide will help you pass the test and serve as your essential on-the-job reference. Get complete coverage of all OCA objectives for exam 1Z0-051, including:
SQL SELECT statements
- Restricting and sorting data
- Single-row functions
- Conversion functions and conditional expressions
- Group functions
- Displaying data from multiple tables
- Subqueries
- Set operators
- DML and DDL statements
- Schema objects
On the CD-ROM:
- One full practice exam that simulates the actual OCA exam
- Detailed answers and explanations
- Score report performance assessment tool
- Complete electronic book
- Bonus exam available free with online registration
Chapter
1. Oracle Server Technologies and the Relational Paradigm
Chapter
2. Data Retrieval Using the SQL SELECT Statement
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3. Restricting and Sorting Data
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4. Single-Row Function
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5. Using Conversion Functions and Conditional Expressions
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6. Reporting Aggregated Data Using the Group Functions
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7. Displaying Data from Multiple Tables
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8. Using Subqueries to Solve Problems
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9. Using the Set Operators
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10. Manipulating Data
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11. Using DDL Statements to Create and Manage Tables
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12. Creating Other Schema Objects
Appendix
Glossary
Index
John Watson (UK) OCP DBA 8.0, 8.i, & 9i, 10g, 11g, Interrnet Application Server Administrator, and certified on Managing Oracle on Unix, is a senior consultant with BLP Management Consultants, and taught for Oracle University in South Africa for four years. John taught the DB10g New Features course, the DB10g Manageability and Performance seminars. He validated hundreds of OCP 10g New Features exam questions and contributed to the course material for all the 10g courses. John is the author of numerous articles on technology.
Roopesh Ramklass is an Oracle Certified Master with expertise in middleware and database architecture. He has worked for Oracle Global Support, Advanced Customer Services, and Oracle University. He is actively involved in the Oracle community, speaking at Oracle conferences, serving as an executive of the Toronto Oracle Users Group, and participating in the Oracle ACE program. Roopesh is the author of several Oracle technology books and blogs and is passionate about serving others through education.