Oracle PL/SQL Performance Tuning Tips & Techniques

Proven PL/SQL Optimization Solutions

In Oracle PL/SQL Performance Tuning Tips & Techniques, Oracle ACE authors with decades of experience building complex production systems for government, industry, and educational organizations present a hands-on approach to enabling optimal results from PL/SQL. The book begins by describing the discovery process required to pinpoint performance problems and then provides measurable and repeatable test cases. In-depth coverage of linking SQL and PL/SQL is followed by deep dives into essential Oracle Database performance tuning tools. Real-world examples and best practices are included throughout this Oracle Press guide.
Follow a request-driven nine-step process to identify and address performance problems in web applications

Use performance-related database tools, including data dictionary views, logging, tracing, PL/SQL Hierarchical Profiler, PL/Scope, and RUNSTATS

Instrument code to pinpoint performance issues using call stack APIs, error stack APIs, and timing markers

Embed PL/SQL in SQL and manage user-defined functions

Embed SQL in PL/SQL using a set-based approach to handle large volumes of data

Properly write and deploy data manipulation language triggers to avoid performance problems

Work with advanced datatypes, including LOBs and XML

Use caching techniques to avoid redundant operations

Effectively use dynamic SQL to reduce the amount of code needed and streamline system management

Manage version control and ensure that performance fixes are successfully deployed




Code examples in the book are available for download.