CHAPTER 1

Database Fundamentals

CRITICAL SKILLS

1.1 Define a Database

1.2 Learn the Oracle Database 10g Architecture

1.3 Learn the Basic Oracle Database 10g Data Types

1.4 Work with Tables

1.5 Work with Stored Objects

1.6 Become Familiar with Other Important Items in the Oracle Database 10g

1.7 Work with Object and System Privileges

1.8 Introduce Yourself to the Grid

1.9 Tie It All Together

This chapter is your first one on your Oracle Database 10g journey. From here on out, we will walk you through the skills that you need to begin working with the Oracle Database 10g. We’ll begin at the core of this product, with the fundamentals of a database. This chapter will also help you form an understanding of the contents of your database and prepare ...

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