This book was written because I felt there was a need for a comprehensive text for the application developer and DBA who must implement fast, efficient, and reliable client/server applications. Unlike other theoretical books on this subject, Designing High-Performance Oracle Databases provides tangible examples and easy-to-understand techniques for getting the most out of your database and client/server application.

I have attempted to explain complex database interactions in plain English so developers can immediately begin tuning their Oracle applications. Throughout the book I use actual code examples from Oracle databases, and I guide the developer through all of the implementation steps, from initial planning to final rollout, drawing on my many years of real-world experience in tuning large applications, and focusing on the effective use of Oracle and client/server technology. The CD-ROM that is included with the text will allow the reader to immediately begin monitoring and tuning their Oracle databases.