Oracle9i New Features

Maximize the Potential of Oracle9i

Get the most out of Oracle9i using the precise information presented in this convenient resource, officially authorized by Oracle Corporation. Inside, you'll find full details on all the new Oracle9i features, including database administration and management improvements, architecture changes, performance enhancements, security advancements, and high-availability innovations. Find out how to take full advantage of all the new and improved Oracle9i capabilities, including:

• Database administration improvements, such as managed datafiles and resumable space management
• Enhanced availability and recoverability features, including Oracle Flashback Query and Oracle9i Data Guard
• Parameter and view changes
• Oracle9i XML Development Kits (XDKs) and iFS
• Expanded high-availability functions, including Oracle9i Real Application Clusters
• Advanced security capabilities, such as Virtual Private Database (VPD) and encryption tools
• National Language Support (NLS) and globalization support enhancements
• New data warehousing and online analytical processing capabilities
• New SQL and PL/SQL features

Robert G. Freeman is an Oracle Database 10g Oracle Certified Professional that has been working with Oracle databases for well over 15 years. He is a Principle Datababase Engineer for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City, Ut. He resides near Salt Lake with his wife, three of his five kids and cats, dogs and an airplane.Robert is the author or co-author of several Oracle Press titles including Oracle9i New Features, Oracle Database 10g New Features, Oracle9i RMAN Backup and Recovery and Portable DBA: Oracle.