Performance problems are rarely "problems" per se. They are more often "crises" during which you&re pressured for results by a manager standing outside your cubicle while your phone rings with queries from the help desk. You won&t have the time for a leisurely perusal of the manuals, nor to lean back and read a book on theory. What you need in that situation is a book of solutions, and solutions are precisely whatOracle Database 11g Performance Tuning Recipesdelivers.
Oracle Database 11g Performance Tuning Recipesis a ready reference for database administrators in need of immediate help with performance issues relating to Oracle Database. The book takes an example-based approach, wherein each chapter covers a specific problem domain. Within each chapter are "recipes," showing by example how to perform common tasks in that chapter&s domain. Solutions in the recipes are backed by clear explanations of background and theory from the author team. Whatever the task, if it&s performance-related, you&ll probably find a recipe and a solution in this book.
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