Oracle7 Server Reference Manual
Audience
This manual is written for database administrators, system administrators, and database application developers.
Knowledge Assumed of the Reader
It is assumed that readers of this manual are familiar with relational database concepts, basic Oracle7 Server concepts, and with the operating system environment under which they are running Oracle.
Installation and Migration Information
This manual is not an installation or migration guide. Therefore, if your primary interest is installation, refer to your operating system-specific Oracle documentation, or if your primary interest is database and application migration, refer to Oracle7 Server Migration.
Database Administration Information
While this manual describes the architecture, processes, structures, and other concepts of the Oracle Server, it does not explain how to administer the Oracle Server. For that information, see the Oracle7 Server Administrator's Guide.
Application Design Information
In addition to administrators, experienced users of Oracle and advanced database application designers will find information in this manual useful. However, database application developers should also refer to the Oracle7 Server Application Developer's Guide and to the documentation for the tool or language product they are using to develop Oracle database applications.