Sam R. Alapati是世界顶尖的Oracle技术专家，一位从业20余年的资深数据库管理员。他拥有Oracle OCP DBA证书和HP UNIX System Administrator证书，做过Oracle公司的高级顾问，并曾在AT&T、NBC等世界顶级公司担任DBA。目前，他管理着世界上最大的Oracle数据库——美国童子军全国总部数据库。除本书外，他还编写了Oracle公司OCP考试的官方教材。

Sam Alapati's Expert Oracle Database 11g Administration is a comprehensive handbook for Oracle database administrators (DBAs) using the 11g release of the Oracle Database. All key aspects of database administration are covered, including backup and recovery, day--to--day administration and monitoring, performance tuning, and more. This is the one book to have on your desk as a continual reference. Refer to it frequently. It'll help you get the job done. * Comprehensive handbook for Oracle Database administrators. Covers all major aspects of database administration. * Tests and explains in detail key DBA commands. * Offers primers on Linux/Unix, data modeling, SQL, and PL/SQL. What you'll learn * Prepare an environment for Oracle. Configure the system. Install the software. Create a database. * Monitor your database environment day--to--day with confidence that you will detect and resolve problems before they become emergencies. * Get the most out of Oracle Database 11g by taking full advantage of its management features and cutting--edge technologies. * Back up your database and be able to recover it if needed. * Secure your database, in terms of both regulatory compliance and user management. * Troubleshoot and resolve connectivity, network, and performance problems. Who this book is for Expert Oracle Database 11g Administration is written for Oracle database administrators who want a comprehensive reference to refer to during their day--to--day work. It's clearly written in a way that is accessible to both intermediate and beginning administrators. Readers can easily and quickly find the content they need.