The Unix for Oracle DBAs Pocket Reference puts within easyreach the commands that Oracle database administrators need mostwhen operating in a Unix environment. If you are an Oracle DBAmoving to Unix from another environment such as Windows NT or IBMMainframe, you know that these commands are far different fromthose covered in most beginning Unix books. To jump start yourlearning process, Don Burleson has gathered together in thissuccinct book the Unix commands he most often uses when managingOracle databases. You'll be able to reach into your pocket for theanswer when you need to know how to:
Display all Unix components related to Oracle,identify the top CPU consumers on your server, and even killprocesses when necessary
Stack Unix commands into powerful scripts that canperform vital DBA functions
Monitor Unix filesystems, and automatically manageyour trace files, dump files, and archived redo log files
Use essential server monitoring commands such astop, sar, and vmstat
And there's much more between these covers. If you need to get upto speed with Oracle on Unix, and quickly, this book is for you.