Oracle Database 11g SQL

Write powerful SQL statements and PL/SQL programs

Learn to access Oracle databases through SQL statements and construct PL/SQL programs with guidance from Oracle expert, Jason Price. Published by Oracle Press, Oracle Database 11g SQL explains how to retrieve and modify database information, use SQL Plus and SQL Developer, work with database objects, write PL/SQL programs, and much more. Inside, you'll find in-depth coverage of the very latest SQL features and tools, performance optimization techniques, advanced queries, Java support, and XML. This book contains everything you need to master SQL.

Explore SQL Plus and SQL Developer

Use SQL SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE statements

Write PL/SQL programs

Create tables, sequences, indexes, views, and triggers

Write advanced queries containing complex analytical functions

Create database objects and collections to handle abstract data

Use large objects to handle multimedia files containing music and movies

Write Java programs to access an Oracle Database using JDBC

Tune your SQL statements to make them execute faster

Explore the XML capabilities of the Oracle Database

Master the very latest Oracle Database 11g features, such as PIVOT and UNPIVOT, flashback archives, and much more