Oracle9i Database Fundamentals 1Z1-031: Managing Instances and Creating Databases covers the following topics:

	Creating an Initialization Parameter File
	Configuring Oracle-Managed Files
	Starting an Instance using SQL*Plus
	Startup Methods and Options
	Shutting Down an Instance
	Using Diagnostic Files
	Planning for Database Creation
	Preparing the Parameter File
	Using the Database Configuration Assistant
	Creating a Database Manually
	Choosing a Character Set
	Specifying Language-Dependent Behavior
	Viewing Globalization Support Information

This course has the following features:

	Exercises that allow users to practice in Oracle9i
	A file containing the text of the exercises
	Activities that allow users to apply course concepts in an interactive questioning environment
	A glossary
	A Skill Assessment

	Familiarity with relational databases, SQL, and networking
	Oracle9i Database Fundamentals 1Z1-031: Oracle Architecture and Tools (OR3101)

	Oracle9i Database Fundamentals 1Z1-031: Managing the Database Structure (OR3103)
	Oracle9i Database Fundamentals 1Z1-031: Managing Tablespaces and Datafiles (OR3104)
	Oracle9i Database Fundamentals 1Z1-031: Managing Storage Structures and Undo Data (OR3105)
	Oracle9i Database Fundamentals 1Z1-031: Managing Tables (OR3106)
	Oracle9i Database Fundamentals 1Z1-031: Managing Indexes and Data Integrity (OR3107)
	Oracle9i Database Fundamentals 1Z1-031: Managing Users and Profiles (OR3108)
	Oracle9i Database Fundamentals 1Z1-031: Managing Privileges and Roles (OR3109)
	Oracle9i Database Fundamentals 1Z1-031: Exam Preparation (OR3110)

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