“For every difficult problem, there exists a simple solution This is what I’ve learned from Rich’s books.” —Ghazi Ben Youssef, MBA, Senior Oracle DBA Sogique, Canada “I admire Rich for his knowledge of Oracle technology This book from him is another masterpiece, useful for anyone who would like to excel in Oracle Performance Tuning The book encompasses Rich’s Oracle expertise and experience and is a must-read for all Oraclelites.” —Hardik Bhatt, Chief Information Officer City of Chicago “Someone said that smart people learn from their mistakes while wise people learn from others’ mistakes When involved in performance and tuning issues, I think that both smart and wise people can learn from the vast and valuable experience Rich has documented within these pages.” —Maurizio Bonomi Italy “If you need the best tuning DBA, call Rich Niemiec! Or get his Oracle tuning book.” —Julian Dontcheff Senior Oracle Database Administrator, Nokia Corporation, Finland “There is nothing more rewarding than to see someone from your family succeed in life Rich, being from our Purdue Upward Bound Family, has brought much pride to us with not only with his expert Oracle technology knowledge but also with his caring attitude and dedication to help others!” —Joseph Flores Director Upward Bound, Purdue University Calumet, USA “Oracle Performance Tuning is certainly a complex topic, and Rich and the experts at TUSC did a marvelous job explaining the complexities of the Oracle performance in a different approach The tips and techniques will really help you in solving day-to-day performance problems and increasing DBA productivity This is a valuable reference for anyone who works on Oracle Performance Tuning We all can learn something from Rich’s expertise in real-life performance tuning I liked the ‘Tips Review’ sections at the end of each chapter, which are like fast food for busy consultants.” —K Gopalakrishnan Author: Oracle 10g RAC Handbook and Oracle Wait Interface System Performance & Architecture Group with Oracle Consulting “Rich Niemiec is a phenomenal entrepreneur with an incredible depth of knowledge regarding Oracle applications.” —Professor Gerald Hills, Coleman Chair of Entrepreneurship University of Illinois at Chicago “We have learned much from Rich.” —Nguyen Hoang, Information Expert Ministry of Finance, Vietnam “Michelangelo tells us that our problem is not aiming too high and missing but in aiming too low and hitting every time With a master like Rich on your bookshelf, you can aim high with confidence.” —Ronan Miles British Telecommunications, London “This book sets the benchmark for what a performance tuning book should be Rich has done an Ace job with it It is well written, easy to read, and full of practical tips Novices and experienced DBAs as well as developers will find this book invaluable It is just full of gems of information and tips covering areas such as Grid Control, ASH, AWR, ADDM, block level tuning, and mathematical performance modeling Even veteran DBAs will find this book difficult to put down It will be The Oracle Book to have and the reference for DBAs for years to come.” —Tony Jambu Australia “Rich Niemiec had the courage to make his dreams come true Through hard work and determination he overcame obstacles and serves as a role model for all students in TRiO Pre-College Programs His knowledge and passion go beyond computers; he seeks to inspire others to have the courage to make their dreams come true, too!” —Bobbi Jo Johnson Upward Bound Advisor, UW-Sheboygan “The best Oracle Tuning book I ever read is from Rich Niemiec, and I would recommend it to anyone who needs a better understanding about performance tuning and wants to enhance their skills in ORACLE.” —Shaharidan Karim Sr DBA, Commerce Dot Com Sdn Bhd, Malaysia “Rich’s boundless passion for technology combined with his zeal to share provides him the unique advantage to create a profound product that is rich in every way He provides an insider’s view that you cannot afford to miss.” —Anil Khilani Global Technical Lead, Oracle Corporation “Back in the time before MetaLink when Oracle Support was measured in hold time and pounds of manuals, I was lost in the darkness between unrealistic expectations and unreasonable demands And then there was Rich Years later, Rich is still a beacon whose insights light the path to my own discovery.” —Fran Koerner, LAOUG Treasurer DIRECTV—Oracle DBA “Developers take note: Tuning is not just for DBAs The proven techniques Rich explains in this book will help you create the most efficient applications possible Every developer who works with the Oracle database should own and read this book.” —Peter Koletzke Quovera “Another ‘must have’ technical reference for the Oracle professional Rich’s books provide invaluable insight that allow you to get the most out of Oracle and push it to the limit and beyond.” —Matt Swann, Vice President of Software Development, Amazon.com “Rich Niemiec’s earlier version of this book (9i edition) was a ready reckoner for every DBA This book will be like a dictionary for DBAs facing critical problems With Rich’s invaluable industry experience, this book is just indispensable for a DBA I have followed thoroughly all his books on tuning from 8i and found them the ultimate for Oracle Performance Tuning going into the minutest details.” —Shankar Mukherjee, Oracle Consultant ComTel Technologies, Calcutta, India “Since I met Rich, he has influenced my approach to tuning Oracle databases His unique techniques and methods have not only positively influenced me but also many other Oracle professionals So, when you need an answer on any Oracle Tuning topic, there is only one source I recommend to anyone working with Oracle 10g—Rich Niemiec, Oracle Tuning Expert This book is the ultimate for Oracle 10gR2 Tuning!” —Stan Novinsky, Systems Integration Engineer and Senior DBA Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, USA “Rich Niemiec’s record as an expert speaks for itself His diverse and extensive skills in Oracle technology with infinite possibilities impacts various aspects of life’s application.” —Albert Nashon Odhoji Project Coordinator, THE SLUMCODE GROUP, Nairobi, Kenya “Rich doesn’t just know Oracle—he is THE Oracle!” —Dennis Remmer MD, E2 Australia National President, Australian Oracle User Group (AUSOUG) “Rich Niemiec does it again Any other book on Oracle performance and tuning is an appetizer to Rich’s main course The examples connect the dots and bridge the gap of theoretical academics to the real world.” —Jerry D Robinson, Jr President of JRC “Rich is not only a subject matter expert with Oracle technologies; he is also an outstanding author and friend He consistently contributes his time, knowledge, and professional experience with the Oracle user community by introducing new features or helping others in need of support It’s individuals like Rich who truly make an impact for the greater good in the Oracle community.” —Richard Stroupe President, TRS Consulting Inc Co-author of Oracle Database 10g Insider Solutions “The knowledge and skills from Mr Niemiec are a unique experience within tuning issues.” —Filipe Texeira de Souza, Systems Manager Rio de Janeiro City Hall’s Secretary of Education, Brazil “Rich is a true expert in Oracle tuning He not only masters the theory and tools but is also able to perform insightful analyses of real-world problems and present the results in a way that makes sense even to people not so experienced with database technologies This is important since business people are getting more and more interested in IT performance in general—as they really should.” —Jussi Vira Manager, SAP Technologies and Infrastructure, Nokia Corporation “Marvelous! Rich exposes the complexities of tuning to satisfy the passionate beginner and the seasoned professional Packed with real-world examples, interesting dialogue, and deep technical content—this is the best tuning book on the market.” —David Wright Manager, Enterprise Information Management, LDS Church Board of Trustees, Utah Oracle User Group “Richard Niemiec’s brilliant and unique DBA/developer topics changed my views about the value of Oracle technology The meeting between Richard and myself in Chicago nine years later convinced me that he is in the forefront of this technology—a leader The book shows the fact that he is always on the leading edge of this technology.” —Steven Xueyong Lu Chief Oracle DBA, UTStarcom Inc., China “Rich Niemiec is the Oracle expert on Tuning and we can all learn from Rich.” —Dr Oleg Zhooravlev CEO, Adit information Technologies, Israel About TUSC “Hire those who share your vision Someone who clashes with your personality or the corporate culture will hinder your work.” —Sir Ernest Shackleton TUSC was founded in 1988 on character and excellence just two years after Oracle went public In 1988, the Nasdaq was only at 372, CDs outsold vinyl for the first time, the Iran/Iraq war ended, LeBron James was three years old, Brittany Spears was seven years old, and two of our employees listed in the Acknowledgments section were only six years old (TUSC was founded at this Burger King, pictured here.) TUSC now has seven offices and continues to grow quickly ... recommend to anyone working with Oracle 10g? ??Rich Niemiec, Oracle Tuning Expert This book is the ultimate for Oracle 10gR2 Tuning! ” —Stan Novinsky, Systems Integration Engineer and Senior DBA Johns Hopkins... best Oracle Tuning book I ever read is from Rich Niemiec, and I would recommend it to anyone who needs a better understanding about performance tuning and wants to enhance their skills in ORACLE. ”... approach to tuning Oracle databases His unique techniques and methods have not only positively influenced me but also many other Oracle professionals So, when you need an answer on any Oracle Tuning