| NAME |
DESCRIPTION |
| 1. Web Sites :- |
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DB Forums |
Offers help with every commercial Database, and Design. |
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eHow |
Offers a range of practical How-To advice. |
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| 2. DATA MODELS :- |
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University of Illinois |
An excellent range of Models. |
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| 3. INDUSTRY WATCHERS :- |
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About Databases |
An excellent Site, covering a wide range of topics, from
Data Mining
to Tutorials. |
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Database Journal |
"The Knowledge Center for Database Professionals" |
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Database Stuff |
A Web Site maintained by an independent Data Architecture Consultant. |
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Database Trends and Applications |
Broad Comments on the Database Scene |
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DBAZine |
Online 'DBA Magazine' providing excellent coverage of the DBA scene. |
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DB Debunk |
Invariably thought-provoking - "where database fallacies are debunked",
- features Chris Date and Fabian Pascal. |
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| 4. CONSULTING COMPANIES :- |
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DataModel.org |
A great name for a Web Site. |
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DB Tune |
Oracle Tuning and Performance Specialists |
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e-DBA |
Oracle Specialists - Training, Disaster Recovery, etc. |
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High Performance Database Engineering |
Provide consulting to maximize performance for
Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, Sybase and Informix. |
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Oracle Power Tools |
"OraPowerTools is a collection of native oracle database utilities". Downloads are available. |
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SQL USA |
Microsoft SQL Server Specialists. |
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TUSC |
Probably the most highly respected Oracle consultancy. |
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| 5. SUPPORT GROUPS :- |
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DBA Click |
A good site for Oracle DBAs |
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DB Forums |
Recommended for Discussion Groups covering a range of Topics and a range of DBMSs |
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DB ForumZ |
A new approach offering a range of interesting facilities. |
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DBA Geek Blog |
"Articles and information about SQL Server, Crystal Reports and Microsoft Access". |
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DBA Support |
Wide coverage |
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DevArticles |
Recommended - Looks excellent (and friendly !) for DB Design and Development. |
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Experts Exchange |
Database Expertise available, including
Oracle. |
| IT Board |
Start with the Data Modelling Bulletin Board and progress to
the Conceptual & Logical Data Models Board.
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IT Toolbox |
A very good site covering a wide range of topics, with excellent coverage of Data Models. |
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Lazy DBA |
A Support Group for DBAs of all persuasions. |
| Oracle-Base |
I would appreciate any comments on this Site. |
| Oracle Technology Network |
An excellent Oracle Site, requiring (free) Registration. |
| OraFAQ |
A very useful Site for the Oracle professional, with "over 200,000 visitors each month". |
| SQL Summit |
Commentary on wide range of (mostly) SQL-related topics. |
| SQL Team |
Dedicated to Microsoft SQL Server. |
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Yahoo Database Groups |
Looks like excellent coverage of Database Topics. |
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| 6. TRAINING :- |
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OraKnowledge |
Offers LIVE Online Training, and FREE Web Seminars on
"Getting Started as an Oracle Certified DBA" |
