This was a well written book from beginning to end, I could read it over again. The exercises in the book worked to completion. This is a self help reference book that helps you understand Backup/Recovery to the fullest. Cudos to Claire! She needs to write all the literature for Oracle Database.

The Oracle 10G Admin 2 book was more concise on database recovery and gave a much clearer description on what is involved in recovery than the Oracle 10G Admin 1 book. I found the book much easier to read and understand. The subject matter is really presented well and a student can appreciate the time saved by a clear and well thought out description of Globalization and resource management chapters.


The exercises in the book were very helpful in mastering the concepts on configuration and Automatic database management. I especially liked the chapter on Recovery Manager and the exercises were excellent. This book has helped me learn Oracle 10G and I would recommend it to other students trying to learn Oracle 10G.

This book was very well written. I found the hands on examples to be especially helpful. The examples provided in the book were very detailed. Wonderful book!!

Claire Rajan has very skillfully made an IT book interesting to read. It is an exceptional learning tool, chocked full of clearly written hands-on exercises. I plan to always keep it handy as a reference guide.

Claire Rajan has put together an exceptionally put together book. She has carefully simulated both in-class and 'on the job' sessions while craftfully meshing both theoretical and practical knowledge for all modules. I HIGHLY recommend all aspiring, junior and seasoned DBAs have a copy of this book.

Great book written by an exceptional author!

The book is an excellent resource for understanding how to perform backups and recovery using RMAN and its associated options. It does a good job of presenting theoritical information while including practical hands on exercises with associated screen shots as help aids. The book applies the same method in covering the new Automatic Storage Management (ASM) feature include in Oracle 10g and Automatic Shared Memory Management (ASMM). The book is a good reference resource for beginner and experienced dba's that haven't worked with Oracle 10g Release 2.

The book is an excellent resource for understanding how to perform backups and recovery using RMAN and its associated options. It does a good job of presenting theoritical information while including practical hands on exercises with associated screen shots as help aids. The book applies the same method in covering the new Automatic Storage Management (ASM) feature include in Oracle 10g and Automatic Shared Memory Management (ASMM). The book is a good reference resource for beginner and experienced dba's that haven't worked with Oracle 10g Release 2.

This book is a well put together, easy read. Claire's step by step approach, made it extremly easy for me to learn Oracle 10g Administration. Not only did all of the steps and coding work but there is an explanation for each line of code. So the syntax works, and you know the purpose for each line. There are also many screen shots of what the output should be. At the end of each chapter, there is a summary, a syntax overview table, hands-on exercises (that work), and reveiw questions. Which allows you to immediately test your knowledge of each chapter.

Backup/Recovery and Network Administration are critical, must-know subject of Oracle 10g Database Administration. If you want to be a great asset to your company or employer, buy this book. This book will separate the boys/girls from the men/women of database administration.

Great book to study for OCP exam. Covers all the materials and practices needed to master the OCP skills. The book is easy to read and understand. Encourage everyone to get this book if they are planning to take the OCP. Had made my studies very efficient and effective for the exam.

Great book to study for OCP exam. Covers all the materials and practices needed to master the OCP skills. The book is easy to read and understand. Encourage everyone to get this book if they are planning to take the OCP. Had made my studies very efficient and effective for the exam.

The author did a great job explaining the backup/recovery and network administration in great detail. The use of graphical objects makes it easy to understand exactly what you are learning. The hands on practice in the book gives you a real life experience of administering an oracle database.
This book is great for both beginners and experienced DBAs. I will recommend this book to anyone who is preparing to be a DBA, preparing to write the certification exams or as a reference guide for experienced Oracle professionals.