Paweł wrote:
> Dnia Thu, 03 Jun 2004 09:57:20 +0200, Holger Baer napisał(a):
>
>
>>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
>
> Well... the thing is that most of the books that declare themselves to be
> for beginners or to describe fundamental stuff...well... they are like:
> "now open SQL*Plus and type blebleble..." while the topic of downloading
> oracle software, installing, creating a minimal database (such that is
> sufficient to perform all the exercises), dealing with possible problems is
> simply skipped....
On reflection ... I agree.
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Received on Thu Jun 10 2004 - 20:00:55 CDT
