Oracle DBA Interactive Workbook is the perfect, hands-on course in Oracle database administration for DBAs at all levels of experience -- whether or not they have access to a live Oracle database. It covers the latest version, Oracle 8i -- making it perfect for DBAs upgrading from older versions, Web developers working with database-enabled Internet applications, and many others. This hands-on, book-and-web package introduces every aspect of day-to-day Oracle 8i database administration, including supporting and organizing the database engine, managing its physical layout, ensuring security and data integrity, providing for backups, and much more. A free Web-based training module includes a Virtual Study Lounge where readers can interact with the author; "Test Your Thinking" project solutions and detailed explanations, interactive Q&As and self-review exercises, new projects, book updates, and more. For database administrators at all levels moving to Oracle for the first time.