* With Oracle 10g, for the first time, much of the Spatial functionality is provided for free (rather than as a priced option) in the database, thus massively increasing the potential audience.
* Shows how any Oracle application that has a spatial element (e.g. postcode) can take advantage of Spatial functionality.
* Contains case studies of more advanced applications of Spatial in healthcare, telecom, retail, and distribution.
* Oracle Spatial is recognized to be the standard platform for enterprise land management, mapping, telecom, transportation, and utility applications. Every major GIS tool vendor supports Oracle Spatial and all major map data providers deliver their data in Oracle Spatial format.
* The book will be based on extensive feedback from training courses, discussion lists, and customers. It will recommend best practice approaches to the most common problems with which developers struggle.
* The authors are all experienced and well-respected experts. The Oracle personnel contributing have a decade of experience with Spatial and in helping partners and customers fully leverage its capabilities. The technical reviewers include lead developers of the product.
* Rather than simplified code snippets, the book provides real solutions that people can then build upon themselves.
About the Author:
Tony Bain is the founder of Tony Bain & Associates and he has worked with SQL Server for the last 6 years. He is passionate about all database technologies especially when they relate to enterprise availability and scalability.
Tony currently has Microsoft certified System engineer, Microsoft Certified Solution Developer and Microsoft Certified Database Administrator certification.
