Real World SQL and PL/SQL: Advice from the Experts

Master the Underutilized Advanced Features of SQL and PL/SQL


This hands-on guide from Oracle Press shows how to fully exploit lesser known but extremely useful SQL and PL/SQL features―and how to effectively use both languages together. Written by a team of Oracle ACE Directors, Real-World SQL and PL/SQL: Advice from the Experts features best practices, detailed examples, and insider tips that clearly demonstrate how to write, troubleshoot, and implement code for a wide variety of practical applications. The book thoroughly explains underutilized SQL and PL/SQL functions and lays out essential development strategies. Data modeling, advanced analytics, database security, secure coding, and administration are covered in complete detail.


Learn how to:


• Apply advanced SQL and PL/SQL tools and techniques


• Understand SQL and PL/SQL functionality and determine when to use which language


• Develop accurate data models and implement business logic


• Run PL/SQL in SQL and integrate complex datasets


• Handle PL/SQL instrumenting and profiling


• Use Oracle Advanced Analytics and Oracle R Enterprise


• Build and execute predictive queries


• Secure your data using encryption, hashing, redaction, and masking


• Defend against SQL injection and other code-based attacks


• Work with Oracle Virtual Private Database


Code examples in the book are available for download at www.MHProfessional.com.


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