This book is an anthology of effective database management techniques representing the collective wisdom of the OakTable Network. With an emphasis upon performanceโbut also branching into security, national language, and other issuesโthe book helps you deliver the most value for your companyโs investment in Oracle Database technologies. Youโll learn to effectively plan for and monitor performance, to troubleshoot systematically when things go wrong, and to manage your database rather than letting it manage you.