Oracle 8I for Dummies

Get up to speed fast on Release 2 and 3 and Oracle Enterprise Manager 2.2! Your plain-English guide to Internet-ready Oracle databases Get tips on the new Java, XML, and Object-handling features The fun and easy way(TM) to put Oracle8i to work -- beginning today! The new Releases 2 and 3 of Oracle8i are loaded with exciting new database utilities and Internet tools. But how do you get a handle on the zillions of cool features? Relax! With this friendly guide to your site, you'll soon be working with DBA Studio, capitalizing on XML and Oracle Portal, creating turbocharged queries, and much more. Discover how to: * Create customized object types * Drop or modify columns in tables * Write queries to retrieve data from nested tables * Build reports and forms for the Web * Generate a Java applet using SQLJ THE DUMMIES WAY(TM) * Explanations in plain English * "Get in, get out" information * Icons and other navigational aids * Tear-out cheat sheet * Top ten lists * A dash of humor and fun Get Smart! www.dummies.com * Register to win cool prizes * Browse exclusive articles and excerpts * Get a free Dummies Daily e-mail newsletter * Chat with authors and preview other books * Talk to us, ask questions, get answersMcCullough-Dieter, Carol is the author of 'Oracle 8I for Dummies', published 2000 under ISBN 9780764507984 and ISBN 0764507982.