Expert Oracle Exadata

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this book. We worked hard on it for a long time. Our hope is that you find it useful as you begin to work with Exadata. We've tried to introduce the topics in a methodical manner and move from generalizations to specific technical details. While some of the material paints a very broad picture of how Exadata works, some is very technical in nature, and you may find that having access to an Exadata system where you can try some of the techniques presented will make it easier to understand. Note that we've used many undocumented parameters and features to demonstrate how various pieces of the software work. Do not take this as a recommended approach for managing a production system. Remember that we have ...