Oracle experts George Koch and Kevin Loney have defined and explained all the capabilities of Oracle in easy-to-understand English. This book contains a huge alphabetical reference of virtually all Oracle commands, functions, syntax, key words, concepts, and products. You'll also find An easy-to-follow review of critical database concepts and an overview of Structured Query Language (SQL). Insider's tips and techniques for developing Oracle products. Extensive examples on the effective use, design, and maintenance of databases. How the latest release of Oracle supports the high performence and reliability required by mission critical applications. How to use the latest features and options available in Oracle. A user-oriented guide to the Oracle data dictionary.