This preface contains the following topics:
This manual is written for Oracle Database administrators and others who create warehouses using Oracle Warehouse Builder.
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In this manual, Windows refers to the Windows NT, Windows 2000, and Windows XP operating systems. The SQL*Plus interface to Oracle Database may be referred to as SQL.
In the examples, an implied carriage return occurs after each line, unless otherwise noted. You must press the Return key after a line of input.
The following table lists the conventions used in this manual:
| Convention | Meaning |
|---|---|
| . . . | Vertical ellipsis points in an example mean that information not directly related to the example has been omitted. |
| ... | Horizontal ellipsis points in statements or commands mean that parts of the statement or command not directly related to the example have been omitted. |
| boldface text | Boldface type in text refers to interface buttons and links. Boldface type also serves as emphasis to set apart main ideas. |
| italicized text | Italicized text applies to new terms introduced for the first time. Italicized text also serves as an emphasis on key concepts. |
unicode text |
Unicode text denotes exact code, file directories and names, and literal commands. |
italicized unicode text |
Italicized unicode text refers to parameters whose value is specified by the user. |
| [] | Brackets enclose optional clauses from which you can choose one or none. |
Help is readily available throughout Oracle Warehouse Builder:
Menus: Menu bars throughout Oracle Warehouse Builder contain a Help menu. For context-sensitive information, choose Topic from the Help menu.
Wizards and Dialog Boxes: Detailed instructions are provided on the pages of the wizards, which take you step-by-step through the process of creating an object. Click the Help button for additional information about completing a specific dialog box or a page of a wizard.
Tools: You can identify the tools on a toolbar by the tooltips that appear when you rest the mouse over the icon.
Some toolbars include a Help icon, which displays the Contents page of the Help system.
Lists: For items presented in lists, a description of the selected item displays beneath the list.
Pop-Up menus: Click the arrow icon on the right side of the title bar for a window. Then choose Help from the shortcut menu for context-sensitive information.
You may also want to follow the Oracle By Example tutorials at
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/developer-tools/warehouse/overview/index.html
The Oracle Warehouse Builder documentation set includes these manuals:
Oracle Warehouse Builder Installation and Administration Guide
Oracle Warehouse Builder ETL and Data Quality Guide
In addition to Oracle Warehouse Builder documentation, you can refer to Oracle Database Data Warehousing Guide.