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Whether you're studying for the Oracle 9i SQL exam or just need to take the New Features update exam, Oracle 9i: SQL Exam Cram 2 can help you get certified. This efficient study guide follows the exam objectives clearly and concisely. New Features materials are also included in the book, as well as a full-customizable practice test engine on CD. Oracle 9i: SQL Exam Cram 2 is your smartest way to get certified.
Introduction.
Self-Assessment.
1. Getting Started with Oracle Database.
What Is an RDBMS?
Basic Relational Data Modeling.
The Object-Relational Data Model.
Database Design and Modeling the Oracle Way.
What Is Oracle SQL?
Tools.
SQL*Plus.
SQL*Plus Worksheet.
iSQL*Plus.
Oracle Enterprise Manager.
Oracle SQL New Features for Oracle9i.
General.
SQL Statements.
Datatypes.
Expressions.
Conditions.
Built-In Functions.
The MOVIES Schema.
Syntax Conventions Used in This Book.
Exam Prep Questions.
2. Retrieving Data (SELECT).
What Is a Query?
SELECT Statement Syntax and Query Capabilities.
Selecting Columns from Tables.
Using Aliases.
Selecting from Other Database Objects.
Types of Queries.
Some Things We Can Do with SELECT.
The DUAL Table.
NULL Values.
The DISTINCT Clause.
Exam Prep Questions.
