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Books about Oracle Database

During my time as freelancer and consultant I had the opportunity to work with a lot of different customers around the world. I was very fortunate that my managers have actively supported me with that.

Sharing lessons learned

Some of the lessons learned I deemed so important that I had to put them down to paper. You can review the results on this page. Don’t be fooled by the version numbers: the content of all of the books is still relevant. Not all, of course, but some of concepts we wrote about are timeless. Or that’s what I had hoped 🧑‍💻

Pro Oracle Database
11g RAC on Linux

Pro Oracle Database 11g RAC on Linux” is a comprehensive guide to designing, implementing, and managing Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC) in Linux environments. It covers the full lifecycle—from planning and installation to performance tuning and troubleshooting—using real-world expertise. The book provides a solid foundation for building scalable, highly available database systems using RAC technologies like ASM and Clusterware.

Expert Consolidation
in Oracle Database 12c

Expert Consolidation in Oracle Database 12c” is a practical guide to planning, designing, and implementing database consolidation using Oracle 12c features. It helps DBAs identify suitable consolidation candidates, leverage technologies like Multitenant, ASM, and Enterprise Manager, and manage both standalone and clustered environments. The focus is on reducing cost and complexity while improving efficiency and scalability in modern data centers.

Expert Oracle
Exadata 2nd ed

Expert Oracle Exadata (2nd Edition) provides an in-depth look at the internals of Oracle’s Exadata platform, explaining how its hardware and software components work together to deliver high performance and scalability. It covers key concepts such as SQL offloading, storage optimization, and system architecture, helping DBAs understand how Exadata changes database management. Drawing on extensive real-world experience, the book offers practical guidance for implementing and operating Exadata systems effectively.