Dba's Guide to Databases under Linux

Overview

This guide contains the information required to configure several different databases under Linux, and to install Red Hat Linux on your system. The most popular databases Oracle, Informix, Sybase, DB2, MySQL, Progress and PostresSQL are covered. Each chapter directs you to the information you need, providing you with a full reference and comparative guide.

A comprehensive discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of various databases used under Linux as well as examples of on-line databases used in e-commerce (web sites), data-mining, and portals can be used to answer your specific database requirements.