Re: How to begin with Oracle?

From: Holger Baer <holger.baer_at_science-computing.de>
Date: Thu, 03 Jun 2004 09:57:20 +0200
Message-ID: <c9mll1$2ip$1@news.BelWue.DE>

Daniel Morgan wrote:
> Pawe? wrote:
>

>> I would like to get familiar with Oracle database. Let's say I would 
>> like to start with playing a little bit with PL/SQL. I've
>> already some experience with SQL (mysql). I managed to install Oracle
>> database (9.2 Enterprise edition). I don't want to go into too much 
>> detail
>> yet. I just want to create a sample database (as simple as possible, with
>> as few features as possible). Is it possible to do it without reading 10
>> volumes of documentation (1000 pages each)? Any suggestions what should I
>> do next?

>
>
> If you installed Oracle most likely the database exists with multiple
> schemas.
>
> My feeling is that unless you want to waste a huge amount of time and
> have a learning experience that will make you dangerous rather than
> capable you should read those 1000 pages.
>
> And start with Tom Kyte's book "Expert one-on-one Oracle."
>

Sorry Daniel,

have to disagree. While the book is definitely highly recommendable, it would not be the first I'd suggest. "Beginning Oracle Programming" covers more of the basics including 9i. "Expert one-on-one" should be the second or third book in conjunction with "Effective Oracle by design".

Books on PL/SQL to follow.

Cheers,

Holger Received on Thu Jun 03 2004 - 02:57:20 CDT