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SHUT the DATABASE BACKUP the database Modify/Include LOG_ARCHIVE_START_TRUE in init.ora FILE. START up the database.

Shut the database Backup the database Modify/Include LOG_ARCHIVE_START_TRUE in init.ora file. Start up the database.

SQL * DBA – This allows DBA to monitor and control an ORACLE database.
SQL * Loader – It loads data from standard operating SYSTEM FILES (Flat files) into ORACLE database tables. EXPORT (EXP) and IMPORT (imp) utilities allow you to MOVE existing data in ORACLE format to and from ORACLE database.

SQL * DBA – This allows DBA to monitor and control an ORACLE database.
SQL * Loader – It loads data from standard operating system files (Flat files) into ORACLE database tables. Export (EXP) and Import (imp) utilities allow you to move existing data in ORACLE format to and from ORACLE database.

Statement AUDITING is the auditing of the POWERFUL system PRIVILEGES WITHOUT regard to specifically named OBJECTS

Statement auditing is the auditing of the powerful system privileges without regard to specifically named objects

• STATEMENT AUDITING
• PRIVILEGE Auditing 
•  OBJECT Auditing

The collective AMOUNT of DISK space available to the OBJECTS in a schema on a particular TABLESPACE.

The collective amount of disk space available to the objects in a schema on a particular tablespace.

The number of CONCURRENT sessions the user can establish the CPU processing time available to the user’s SESSION the CPU processing time available to a SINGLE call to ORACLE made by a SQL statement the amount of logical I/O available to the user’s session the amount of logical I/O available to a single call to ORACLE made by a SQL statement the allowed amount of idle time for the user’s session the allowed amount of CONNECT time for the user’s session.

The number of concurrent sessions the user can establish the CPU processing time available to the user’s session the CPU processing time available to a single call to ORACLE made by a SQL statement the amount of logical I/O available to the user’s session the amount of logical I/O available to a single call to ORACLE made by a SQL statement the allowed amount of idle time for the user’s session the allowed amount of connect time for the user’s session.

The TABLESPACE to contain SCHEMA OBJECTS created without specifying a tablespace NAME.

The Tablespace to contain schema objects created without specifying a tablespace name.

–To perform one of these function on an INDEX, table, or cluster
– To collect statistics about object USED by the OPTIMIZER and store them in the data dictionary.
– To delete statistics about the object used by object from the data dictionary.
– To validate the STRUCTURE of the object.
– To IDENTIFY migrated and chained rows off the table or cluster.

–To perform one of these function on an index, table, or cluster
– To collect statistics about object used by the optimizer and store them in the data dictionary.
– To delete statistics about the object used by object from the data dictionary.
– To validate the structure of the object.
– To identify migrated and chained rows off the table or cluster.

A database INSTANCE (Server) is a set of memory structure and background PROCESSES that ACCESS a set of database files. The process can be shared by all USERS. The memory structure that are used to store most queried data from database. This helps up to improve database performance by decreasing the amount of I/O performed against data file.

A database instance (Server) is a set of memory structure and background processes that access a set of database files. The process can be shared by all users. The memory structure that are used to store most queried data from database. This helps up to improve database performance by decreasing the amount of I/O performed against data file.

An index is a DATABASE structure used by the server to have direct access of a row in a table. An index is AUTOMATICALLY created when a unique of PRIMARY key constraint CLAUSE is specified in create table command (Ver 7.0)

An index is a database structure used by the server to have direct access of a row in a table. An index is automatically created when a unique of primary key constraint clause is specified in create table command (Ver 7.0)

Group of TABLES PHYSICALLY stored TOGETHER because they share common columns and are OFTEN used together is called CLUSTER.

Group of tables physically stored together because they share common columns and are often used together is called Cluster.

It consists of one or more data files. one or more control files. two or more redo log files. The Database contains multiple users/schemas one or more rollback segments one or more tablespaces Data dictionary tables User OBJECTS (table, INDEXES, views etc.,) The SERVER that access the database consists of SGA (Database buffer, Dictionary Cache Buffers, Redo log buffers, Shared SQL pool) SMON (System MONito) PMON (Process MONitor) LGWR (LoG WRITE) DBWR (Data Base Write) ARCH (ARCHiver) CKPT (Check POINT) RECO Dispatcher User Process with associated PGS

It consists of one or more data files. one or more control files. two or more redo log files. The Database contains multiple users/schemas one or more rollback segments one or more tablespaces Data dictionary tables User objects (table, indexes, views etc.,) The server that access the database consists of SGA (Database buffer, Dictionary Cache Buffers, Redo log buffers, Shared SQL pool) SMON (System MONito) PMON (Process MONitor) LGWR (LoG Write) DBWR (Data Base Write) ARCH (ARCHiver) CKPT (Check Point) RECO Dispatcher User Process with associated PGS

PARTITIONING is a method of TAKING large tables and indexes and SPLITTING them into SMALLER, more manageable pieces.

Partitioning is a method of taking large tables and indexes and splitting them into smaller, more manageable pieces.

SETTING GLOBAL_NAMES dictates how you might connect to a database. This variable is either TRUE or FALSE and if it is set to TRUE it ENFORCES database links to have the same name as the remote database to which they are LINKING.

Setting GLOBAL_NAMES dictates how you might connect to a database. This variable is either TRUE or FALSE and if it is set to TRUE it enforces database links to have the same name as the remote database to which they are linking.

ARCHIVELOG mode is a mode that you can put the DATABASE in for creating a backup of all transactions that have occurred in the database so that you can recover to any POINT in time. NOARCHIVELOG mode is basically the absence of ARCHIVELOG mode and has the disadvantage of not being able to recover to any point in time. NOARCHIVELOG mode does have the advantage of not having to write transactions to an archive LOG and THUS increases the performance of the database slightly.

ARCHIVELOG mode is a mode that you can put the database in for creating a backup of all transactions that have occurred in the database so that you can recover to any point in time. NOARCHIVELOG mode is basically the absence of ARCHIVELOG mode and has the disadvantage of not being able to recover to any point in time. NOARCHIVELOG mode does have the advantage of not having to write transactions to an archive log and thus increases the performance of the database slightly.

A distributed database is a network of DATABASES managed by MULTIPLE database SERVERS that appears to a user as single logical database. The DATA of all databases in the distributed database can be simultaneously ACCESSED and modified.

A distributed database is a network of databases managed by multiple database servers that appears to a user as single logical database. The data of all databases in the distributed database can be simultaneously accessed and modified.

A TEMPORARY tablespace is used for temporary objects such as SORT structures while permanent tablespaces are used to STORE those objects meant to be used as the true objects of the database.

A temporary tablespace is used for temporary objects such as sort structures while permanent tablespaces are used to store those objects meant to be used as the true objects of the database.

COALESCING is only VALID for dictionary-managed tablespaces and de-fragments space by combining neighboring free extents into LARGE single extents.

Coalescing is only valid for dictionary-managed tablespaces and de-fragments space by combining neighboring free extents into large single extents.

Redo LOGS are logical and physical structures that are designed to hold all the changes MADE to a DATABASE and are intended to aid in the recovery of a database.

Redo logs are logical and physical structures that are designed to hold all the changes made to a database and are intended to aid in the recovery of a database.

A Control file records the PHYSICAL STRUCTURE of the database. It contains the following INFORMATION. Database Name Names and locations of a database’s files and redolog files. TIME stamp of database creation.

A Control file records the physical structure of the database. It contains the following information. Database Name Names and locations of a database’s files and redolog files. Time stamp of database creation.

Materialized views are objects that are REDUCED SETS of information that have been summarized, grouped, or AGGREGATED from base tables. They are typically used in data warehouse or decision SUPPORT SYSTEMS.

Materialized views are objects that are reduced sets of information that have been summarized, grouped, or aggregated from base tables. They are typically used in data warehouse or decision support systems.

• BUFFER Cache Advice
• Segment LEVEL STATISTICS
• TIMED Statistics

Table FUNCTIONS are designed to return a set of rows through PL/SQL LOGIC but are INTENDED to be used as a NORMAL table or view in a SQL statement. They are also used to pipeline information in an ETL PROCESS.

Table functions are designed to return a set of rows through PL/SQL logic but are intended to be used as a normal table or view in a SQL statement. They are also used to pipeline information in an ETL process.

A FUNCTION and procedure are the same in that they are intended to be a collection of PL/SQL code that carries a SINGLE task. While a procedure does not have to return any VALUES to the CALLING application, a function will return a single value. A package on the other hand is a collection of functions and PROCEDURES that are grouped together based on their commonality to a business function or application.

A function and procedure are the same in that they are intended to be a collection of PL/SQL code that carries a single task. While a procedure does not have to return any values to the calling application, a function will return a single value. A package on the other hand is a collection of functions and procedures that are grouped together based on their commonality to a business function or application.

Setting GLOBAL_NAMES dictates how you might connect to a database. This variable is EITHER TRUE or FALSE and if it is set to TRUE it ENFORCES database LINKS to have the same name as the remote database to which they are linking.

Setting GLOBAL_NAMES dictates how you might connect to a database. This variable is either TRUE or FALSE and if it is set to TRUE it enforces database links to have the same name as the remote database to which they are linking.

ORACLE_BASE is the ROOT directory for oracle. ORACLE_HOME located BENEATH ORACLE_BASE is where the oracle PRODUCTS RESIDE.

ORACLE_BASE is the root directory for oracle. ORACLE_HOME located beneath ORACLE_BASE is where the oracle products reside.

Disable the foreign key CONSTRAINT to the PARENT, DROP the table, re-create the table, ENABLE the foreign key constraint.

Disable the foreign key constraint to the parent, drop the table, re-create the table, enable the foreign key constraint.

Fact tables and dimension tables. A fact table CONTAINS MEASUREMENTS while dimension tables will CONTAIN DATA that will HELP describe the fact tables.

Fact tables and dimension tables. A fact table contains measurements while dimension tables will contain data that will help describe the fact tables.

Both the truncate and delete command have the desired outcome of getting rid of all the ROWS in a table. The difference between the TWO is that the truncate command is a DDL operation and just moves the high water mark and produces a now rollback. The delete command, on the other hand, is a DML operation, which will produce a rollback and thus TAKE LONGER to complete.

Both the truncate and delete command have the desired outcome of getting rid of all the rows in a table. The difference between the two is that the truncate command is a DDL operation and just moves the high water mark and produces a now rollback. The delete command, on the other hand, is a DML operation, which will produce a rollback and thus take longer to complete.

USE the DBMS_SESSION.SET_SQL_TRACE or
Use ALTER SESSION SET SQL_TRACE = TRUE;

Use the DBMS_SESSION.SET_SQL_TRACE or
Use ALTER SESSION SET SQL_TRACE = TRUE;

These two Oracle utilities are used for loading data into the database. The difference is that the IMPORT utility RELIES on the data being PRODUCED by another Oracle utility EXPORT while the SQL*Loader utility allows data to be loaded that has been produced by other utilities from different data sources just so long as it conforms to ASCII formatted or delimited files.

These two Oracle utilities are used for loading data into the database. The difference is that the import utility relies on the data being produced by another Oracle utility EXPORT while the SQL*Loader utility allows data to be loaded that has been produced by other utilities from different data sources just so long as it conforms to ASCII formatted or delimited files.

A snapshot log is a table in the master database that is ASSOCIATED with the master table. ORACLE uses a snapshot log to TRACK the ROWS that have been updated in the master table. Snapshot logs are used in updating the snapshots BASED on the master table.

A snapshot log is a table in the master database that is associated with the master table. ORACLE uses a snapshot log to track the rows that have been updated in the master table. Snapshot logs are used in updating the snapshots based on the master table.

COMPLETE – TABLES are COMPLETELY regenerated using the snapshots query and the master tables every time the snapshot referenced.
FAST – If simple snapshot used then a snapshot log can be used to send the changes to the snapshot tables.
FORCE – Default value. If possible it performs a FAST REFRESH; Otherwise it will perform a complete refresh.

COMPLETE – Tables are completely regenerated using the snapshots query and the master tables every time the snapshot referenced.
FAST – If simple snapshot used then a snapshot log can be used to send the changes to the snapshot tables.
FORCE – Default value. If possible it performs a FAST refresh; Otherwise it will perform a complete refresh.

YES it is possible to insert COMMENTS into sql statements return in the DATA model editor

Yes it is possible to insert comments into sql statements return in the data model editor

To MANIPULATE IMAGES in IMAGE ITEMS.

To manipulate images in image items.

To SPECIFY the order of INDIVIDUAL GROUP evaluation in a CROSS PRODUCTS.

To specify the order of individual group evaluation in a cross products.

• Tool bar canvas views are used to create tool BARS for individual windows. 
• Horizontal tool bars are display at the top of a WINDOW, just under its menu bar. 
• Vertical Tool bars are DISPLAYED ALONG the LEFT side of a window

TWO GROUP that is above are the left most rank HIGHER than the group that is to right or below it.

Two group that is above are the left most rank higher than the group that is to right or below it.

To indirectly REFERENCE a parameter USE the NAME IN, COPY ‘built-ins to indirectly SET and reference the parameters value’ EXAMPLE name_in (’capital parameter my param’), Copy (’XXXX’,’Parameter my_param’)

To indirectly reference a parameter use the NAME IN, COPY ‘built-ins to indirectly set and reference the parameters value’ Example name_in (’capital parameter my param’), Copy (’XXXX’,’Parameter my_param’)

The maximum no of CHARS the parameter can store is only VALID for char parameters, which can be up to 64K. No parameters default to 23 BYTES and DATE parameter default to 7 Bytes.

The maximum no of chars the parameter can store is only valid for char parameters, which can be up to 64K. No parameters default to 23 Bytes and Date parameter default to 7 Bytes.

A DBA is a Database Administrator, and this is the most common job that you find a database specialist doing. There are Development DBAs and Production DBAs.
A Development DBA usually works CLOSELY with a team of developers and gets more involved in design decisions, giving advice on performance and writing good SQL.
That can be satisfying at a human level because you are part of a team and you SHARE the satisfaction of the teams accomplishments.
A Production DBA (on the other hand) is responsible for maintaining Databases within an organization, so it is a very difficult and demanding job. He or she, often gets involved when all the design decisions have been made, and has simply to keep things up and running.
Therefore, of course, it is also a rewarding job, both financially and in TERMS of job satisfaction. But it is a more “LONELY” job than being a Development DBA.

A DBA is a Database Administrator, and this is the most common job that you find a database specialist doing. There are Development DBAs and Production DBAs.
A Development DBA usually works closely with a team of developers and gets more involved in design decisions, giving advice on performance and writing good SQL.
That can be satisfying at a human level because you are part of a team and you share the satisfaction of the teams accomplishments.
A Production DBA (on the other hand) is responsible for maintaining Databases within an organization, so it is a very difficult and demanding job. He or she, often gets involved when all the design decisions have been made, and has simply to keep things up and running.
Therefore, of course, it is also a rewarding job, both financially and in terms of job satisfaction. But it is a more “lonely” job than being a Development DBA.