In this chapter, we will discuss different advanced options for the Oracle database that you may employ in your enterprise architecture. The options exist because they extend the functionality of the core database product. In some cases, it is possible to engineer similar functionality, and in other cases, it is not possible.
Most of the options in this chapter require Oracle Enterprise Edition and, except for Enterprise Manager, come with an added cost. Most of these options are not part of your regular database license. While they do cost extra money, they can be well worth the expenditure if you ...
