Wessler M. Oracle DBA on Unix and Linux

Sams, 2001 — 600 p.
My solution in this book is to show DBAs what they need to know to run Oracle on Unix and Linux. That way, they are not dependent on finding the rare System Administrator who under stands Oracle. In this way, you also understand how and why Unix and Linux work the way
they do.
My goal with this book is two-fold:
Write a book that shows database administration in a way that combines the skills of the DBA with the knowledge of a Unix/Linux System Administrator. This allows you to manage the database and Unix/Linux server as a total system.
Write a book that is for the working DBA. I have written this book as if I’m writing notes and procedures for a co-worker. I combine solid theoretical database and system administration knowledge with practical examples of what I do on the job. I think it is important to know how and why the database and operating system works the way they do, so I cover some theory. On the other hand, I give detailed examples of how to perform regular DBA tasks.