The fastest way to get up and running on Oracle Database XE

Take full advantage of all the powerful features available in Oracle Database 10g Express Edition with help from this easy-to-follow Oracle Press guide. Hands-On Oracle Database 10g Express Edition for Windows shows you, step by step, how to set up, administer, tune, troubleshoot, and secure a robust database system. You will also learn to use PL/SQL and Oracle Application Express to build custom database applications. Get started today with the Oracle database that's free to develop, deploy, and distribute.

• Getting Started
  • Chapter 1: Introduction to Databases and Oracle
  • Chapter 2: Install and Start Using Oracle Database 10g Express Edition
• Fundamentals of Application Development
  • Chapter 3: Access Database Data with SQL
  • Chapter 4: Code Database Access Programs with PL/SQL
  • Chapter 5: Build a Basic Relational Schema
  • Chapter 6: Build an Application with Oracle Application Express
• Database Administration
  • Chapter 7: Secure Database Access
  • Chapter 8: Manage Database Space
  • Chapter 9: Protect Your Oracle XE Database
  • Chapter 10: Tune Application and Database Instance Performance