Crystal Reports 9 On Oracle (database Professionals)
by Marie Annette Harper /
2003 / English / CHM
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Maximize Crystal Reports in the Oracle Environment
Create dynamic, effective reports from Oracle databases using Crystal Reports 9 and the extensive information in this practical resource. Learn to use one of the most powerful data analysis tools to draw information from Oracle databases, query and rank data, consolidate results, and develop integrated, interactive reports. Plus, leverage the power of the Oracle database in your reports. You'll find full details on everything from Oracle SQL and PL/SQL functions, procedures, and expressions to the Oracle data dictionary and the new Crystal object repository. Get the insider advice you need to optimize performance, solve difficult reporting problems, and integrate non-Oracle data.
Essential Skills for Database Professionals
Install and configure the components required to use Crystal Reports with Oracle
List, summarize, and rank data using Oracle SQL Select options
Formulate and maintain a data dictionary report
Configure, update, and administer the Crystal object repository
Use Oracle Flashback to document past database states
Improve efficiency with Oracle optimizers and parse reduction
Use PL/SQL stored procedures as data sources in Crystal Reports
Optimize report performance using SQL Expressions and SQL Commands
