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With the expert techniques discussed in this book, Oracle database administrators can automate routine tasks to save time and money and better monitor the flow of work. Using shell scripts—an indispensable tool on UIX and Linux—any number of commands can be combined and executed either simultaneously or sequentially. More than 50 working shell scripts for both beginners and experts give Oracle professionals a fantastic head-start on automating their administration duties and are easily modifiable for any environment. Topics include the history of shells and shell scripting, detailed step-by-step instructions on building shell scripts, how to tell when things are working right, and how to effectively monitor the system for failures.
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A so-so book. I bought it because I thought the author is Don Burleson. The book covers some very basic unix/dba daily routines which I think many companies already have those scripts/tricks in place. At least majority of the scripts are old school to me. If someone already been working on Oracle database administration in unix environment for a year or so, you don’t need this book. Unix for Oracle DBA’s from O’Reilly (authored by Don Burleson) does a better job and much lighter weight too. I just glanced through it couple times from cover to cover and it has been sitting straight on my bookshelf since then. The real disappointment was the price. It doesn’t worth more than $30.
Amazon User Rating: 3 / 5
I bought this book when i was learning the very basics of UNIX scripting. It really helped me a lot, now after doing unix scripting for almost 6 months, i really feel that this book is just good enough for the people who wanna start the unix scripting, but experts may not find anything new in it.
Remember, this book is for Oracle DBA’s, and not for unix administrators. It probably has almost everything that a DBA would typically need. After another few months, i would be purchasing some other book on advanced unix scripting, but for the time being i am hapy with it.
Amazon User Rating: 4 / 5
Great book for the beginner or experienced shell scripter. Walks the user through the basic architecture of scripting, and demonstrates how to tie in SQL and RMAN commands into shell scripts.
Amazon User Rating: 4 / 5
I found this to be a good book. It was a quick and easy read, I read the whole thing in about a week. The subject matter was a bit simpler then I had expected, yet it filled in some of the basic details that the more advanced books just skip over. This is was a great book for beginning unix shell scripting.
Amazon User Rating: 4 / 5
I am very happy the way this book is written. It’s very concise but covers all the major topics that an Oracle programmer needs to know.One thing that specifically interests me is that each chapter is very small..so you really feel like completing a chapter!Great Work!!!
Amazon User Rating: 5 / 5