Oracle11i is a complex set of programs. Most information in print is buried and difficult to sift through--there are tens of thousands of pages in the Oracle manuals alone. Oracle Apps11i from the Front Lines is the first book to compile in one place the documented and undocumented methods for successfully mastering Oracle 11i. The author provides tips, hints, and techniques for accomplishing what needs to be done in a reasonable amount of time. The book delivers tested, working real life techniques to face the daunting tasks that go along with 11i. Using this book as a quick technical...

Grid Database Design investigates the origin, background, and components of this new computing model. This book presents new concepts and analyzes pre-existing ideas in the context of Grid, educating organizations as to how Grid can increase their computing power and strengthen their operations.
Divided into three sections, the volume begins by laying the groundwork in the field, defining the concepts that led to the model's emergence. The second section explains what is entailed in building a Grid, focusing on security, hardware, and the forces driving growth. The final section explores...

Grid computing is an emerging technology designed for high-powered applications. Grid Application Systems Design shows how to unleash the high performance of Grid technology.
It begins by delving into the history and theory of grid computing, providing background on the concepts, terminology, and issues surrounding it. The book then examines design issues inherent in using Grid technology and a highly distributed computing model. These issues include data updating, data retrieval, concurrency, maintenance, and security concerns. The book also takes an in-depth look at the advantages of...