Beginning Oracle Database 11g Administration From Novice to Professional

CHAPTER 9 TAKING CONTROL 199
Summary
Here are some of the key points touched on in this chapter:
Both are web- based tools. Database Control is used to manage a single database,
whereas Grid Control is used to manage multiple databases. You can accomplish
most DBA tasks—from mundane tasks such as password resets and creating indexes,
to complex tasks such as backup and recovery—by using Enterprise Manager instead
of command- line tools such as SQL*Plus.
trators
will find it very useful. Common uses are examining the structure of a table
and checking the execution plan for a query. It can also be used to perform some
typical database administration tasks such as identifying and terminating blocking
sessions.
information about a database and its host system. RDA organizes the information
it gathers into an HTML framework for easy viewing; it is a wonderful way to document
all aspects of a database system.
user data. This collection of tables is called the data dictionary. The information in
the data dictionary tables is very cryptic and condensed for maximum efficiency
during database operation. The data dictionary views are provided to make the
information more comprehensible to the database administrator.
Exercises
about your database:
date
more data?