Oracle Database Online Documentation 11g Release 1 (11.1)
Database Administration
"Essentials" covers everyday database administration tasks, as performed using the Enterprise Manager GUI. "Supporting Documentation" includes in-depth concept, task and reference material.
Essentials
2 Day DBA covers general database administration tasks and concepts. Each 2 Day + book covers more specialized tasks and concepts for specific advanced topics. All tasks are presented in the Enterprise Manager GUI. Supporting documentation describes command line-based methods.




Supporting Documentation
The documents below provide more extensive reference and advanced task material related to database administration.


SQL, PL/SQL, and PL/SQL Packages
SQL statements and PL/SQL programs and packages are used extensively in administering Oracle databases.
Clients for Database Administration
SQL*Plus is a command-line client used for running SQL statements and compiling PL/SQL code. SQL Developer provides all the same capabilities as SQL*Plus, as well as an easy-to-use, powerful drag-and-drop GUI for managing database objects and creating and viewing reports.


Security
Detailed information on database features used to secure your data against unauthorized access.




Network Management
Oracle Net helps you manage connectivity, security, and performance across both Internet and intranet networks.
Storage
Using Automatic Storage Management for Oracle databases.
Backup and Recovery
Use Recovery Manager (RMAN) or user-managed backup techniques to back up and recover Oracle databases.


UNIX and Windows Database Administration
Administration concepts and tasks specific to the Oracle Database on a specific operating system.