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News and Information
- Listen to the Podcast: Tom Kyte's thoughts on Oracle Database 11g Release 2
- Gartner: Oracle is the #1 relational database , with more market share than the next 6 competitors combined!
- IDC names Oracle the leading Data Warehouse vendor
- Oracle named InfoWorld's Database of the year for 2009. This leading independent publication called Oracle 11g the "hands-down winner" and an "incomparable" product.
- GoldenGate Acquisition Details Page For Partners
- Interested in beta testing the Oracle Database on the Windows platform? Contact us for more information.
- Oracle Database 11g Release 2 – Partner Executive and Technical Briefing Learn more about Oracle Database 11g Release 2 at this series of in-person briefings. Check the calendar for a briefing near you!
- UK's Ministry of Justice Upgrades to Oracle Database 11g (MP3)
  David Reid, from Oracle Certified Advantage Partner Beyond, discusses the benefits of upgrading to Oracle Database 11g at the UK's Ministry of Justice.
- Current Partner Enablement Update
- Current Global PartnerNetwork Newsletter
- Subscribe to a variety of Oracle Newsletters – see what’s available
- More Partner News
Education
- Enablement 2.0: Jumpstart your implementation skills via the Enablement 2.0 Boot Camps. These modular training programs are developed exclusively for partners and include key Oracle solutions such as Oracle Database Security Options, Oracle Data Warehousing, Oracle Business Intelligence, Enterprise Edition (OBIEE), Oracle's Acquired Weblogic/AquaLogic and many others.
- Competency Center: Leverage this unparalleled enablement resource to train your staff on how to develop, sell, and implement Oracle solutions. Within the Competency Center you will find:
  - Oracle Database Guided Learning Paths: Role-specific training for Oracle Database covering topics such as: Data Warehousing, PL/SQL, High Availability and Disaster Recovery, GRID implementation, and Security.
  - The Oracle Certification Program where you can differentiate your company from competitors by having individuals on your staff certified as experts in Oracle Database 11g.
- Oracle PartnerNetwork Education Benefits Overview
Events
- Upgrade your Database to Oracle Database 11gR2: Best Practices Workshop (Register Here!)
  * December 8-9, 2009: Mississauga, Canada
- Live events focusing on Oracle 11g Release 2 in your area – check out these locations
- Oracle PartnerNetwork Events Calendar
- Oracle Global Events Calendar
Tools and Resources
- Tools
  - ISV Technology Starter Pack: Designed to help ISVs who are considering leveraging Oracle technology and possibly migrating their application. An easy five-step approach to getting started with Oracle.
  - Upgrading to Oracle Database 11g: Upgrade guides and resources available on Oracle Technology Network.
  - Migration Tools: Tools, resources and assistance to migration applications to Oracle products.
- Resources
  - Lowering your IT Costs with Oracle Database 11g Release 2 This white paper fills in the details on Oracle Database 11g Release 2
  - With Oracle’s powerful built-in management capabilities, you reduce the overhead and increase the flexibility of your Oracle-based solutions.
  - Database options can help you integrate more functionality into your offerings as well as generate more revenue.
  - Independent benchmarks prove Oracle is the most scalable database in the world.
  - Oracle Embedded Developer Center offers resources for developers looking to embed Oracle technology – all of the must know information you need to help you begin embedding Oracle technology products.
  - Oracle Database 11g Embedded Installation Resource Kit
  - Get Technical Support
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Distribution Rights

If you are a member of the Oracle PartnerNetwork at the Gold or Platinum level with a valid Oracle Full Use Program Distribution Agreement, you may distribute the programs that have been identified as available for resale within the Database and Middleware Knowledge Zones. If you are a member of the Oracle PartnerNetwork at the Silver level with a valid Oracle Full Use Program Distribution Agreement, you may distribute the programs that have been identified as available for resale within the 1-Click Technology Knowledge Zone. Click the "Apply" link below to review and apply for the Oracle Full Use Program Distribution Agreement. If Oracle accepts your application for the Oracle Full Use Program Distribution Agreement then we will notify you
- View a complete list of programs included in the Database and Middleware Knowledge Zones that are available for resale.
- View a complete list of programs included in the 1-Click Technology Knowledge Zones that are available for resale.
If you are member of the Oracle PartnerNetwork at the Gold or Platinum level and you would like to distribute programs that are not available in the Database and Middleware Knowledge Zones you must apply for and be accepted into Knowledge Zone that includes the applicable programs and have written confirmation from Oracle that you have met the resell criteria for the applicable Knowledge Zone.

Partners interested in distributing Oracle programs and/or services to public sector end users must have a current Oracle distribution agreement and will need to sign a Public Sector Addendum . Please contact the Partner Business Center or your Account Manager for further information.

Apply for the Oracle Full Use Program Distribution Agreement

Learn about distributing Oracle products under the Application Specific Full Use Program Distribution Agreement or Embedded Software License Agreement.

News and Information
- Gartner: Oracle is the #1 relational database , with more market share than the next 6 competitors combined!
- IDC names Oracle the leading Data Warehouse vendor
- Oracle named InfoWorld's Database of the year for 2009. This leading independent publication called Oracle 11g the "hands-down winner" and an "incomparable" product.
- GoldenGate Acquisition Details Page For Partners
- Current Partner Enablement Update
- Current Global PartnerNetwork Newsletter
- Subscribe to a variety of Oracle Newsletters – see what’s available
- More Partner News
Education
- Enablement 2.0: Jumpstart your implementation skills via the Enablement 2.0 Boot Camps. These modular training programs are developed exclusively for partners and include key Oracle solutions such as Oracle Database Security Options, Oracle Data Warehousing, Oracle Business Intelligence, Enterprise Edition (OBIEE), Oracle's Acquired Weblogic/AquaLogic and many others.
- Competency Center: Leverage this unparalleled enablement resource to train your staff on how to develop, sell, and implement Oracle solutions. Within the Competency Center you will find:
  - Oracle Database Guided Learning Paths: Role-specific training for Oracle Database covering topics such as: Data Warehousing, PL/SQL, High Availability and Disaster Recovery, GRID implementation, and Security.
  - The Oracle Certification Program where you can differentiate your company from competitors by having individuals on your staff certified as experts in Oracle Database 11g.
- Oracle PartnerNetwork Education Benefits Overview
Events
- Live events focusing on Oracle 11g Release 2 in your area – check out these locations
- Oracle PartnerNetwork Events Calendar
- Oracle Global Events Calendar
Tools and Resources
- Tools
  - ISV Technology Starter Pack: Designed to help ISVs who are considering leveraging Oracle technology and possibly migrating their application. An easy five-step approach to getting started with Oracle.
  - Marketing Kits provide tools for you to use in your campaigns: Database SE1.
  - Sales on OPN
  - Oracle PartnerNetwork Sales Overview
  - Partner Ordering Portal (POP): Book your online orders today!
  - Oracle's Partner Resources to Create and Develop Pipeline
- Resources
  - Oracle PartnerNetwork Sales Overview
  - Oracle 1-Click Ordering Solution Kits for Oracle Database 11g Standard Edition and Standard Edition One and Oracle Database and Application Express: All of the must know information you need to help you begin reselling Oracle technology products. What is in it for you, how to present it to your clients, and print-ready reference materials.
  - Oracle Database Sales Kits for Oracle Database editions and options.
  - Database options can help you integrate more functionality into your offerings as well as generate more revenue.
  - Oracle Database Options Marketing Kit with templates for running your marketing campaign around Oracle Database 11g options.
  - Independent benchmarks prove Oracle is the most scalable database in the world.
  - Check out this YouTube video to learn how to handle your database storage issues with Oracle.
  - New customer snapshots –
    - MorphoTrak improves performance 200-300% with Oracle Database 11g
    - NIF&PS seeks the holy grail of clean energy with Oracle 11g
    - See all Database customer reference stories here
  - Oracle Database 11g Embedded Installation Resource Kit
  - Get Technical Support
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Access more Oracle Database 11g Knowledge Zone Partner information

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News and Information
- Listen to the Podcast: Tom Kyte's thoughts on Oracle Database 11g Release 2
- Gartner: Oracle is the #1 relational database , with more market share than the next 6 competitors combined!
- IDC names Oracle the leading Data Warehouse vendor
- Oracle named InfoWorld's Database of the year for 2009. This leading independent publication called Oracle 11g the "hands-down winner" and an "incomparable" product.
- GoldenGate Acquisition Details Page For Partners
- Interested in beta testing the Oracle Database on the Windows platform? Contact us for more information.
- Oracle Database 11g Release 2 – Partner Executive and Technical Briefing Learn more about Oracle Database 11g Release 2 at this series of in-person briefings. Check the calendar for a briefing near you!
- UK's Ministry of Justice Upgrades to Oracle Database 11g (MP3)
  David Reid, from Oracle Certified Advantage Partner Beyond, discusses the benefits of upgrading to Oracle Database 11g at the UK's Ministry of Justice.
- Current Partner Enablement Update
- Current Global PartnerNetwork Newsletter
- Subscribe to a variety of Oracle Newsletters – see what’s available
- More Partner News
Education
- Enablement 2.0: Jumpstart your implementation skills via the Enablement 2.0 Boot Camps. These modular training programs are developed exclusively for partners and include key Oracle solutions such as Oracle Database Security Options, Oracle Data Warehousing, Oracle Business Intelligence, Enterprise Edition (OBIEE), Oracle's Acquired Weblogic/AquaLogic and many others.
- Competency Center: Leverage this unparalleled enablement resource to train your staff on how to develop, sell, and implement Oracle solutions. Within the Competency Center you will find:
  - Oracle Database Guided Learning Paths: Role-specific training for Oracle Database covering topics such as: Data Warehousing, PL/SQL, High Availability and Disaster Recovery, GRID implementation, and Security.
  - The Oracle Certification Program where you can differentiate your company from competitors by having individuals on your staff certified as experts in Oracle Database 11g.
- Oracle PartnerNetwork Education Benefits Overview
Events
- Upgrade your Database to Oracle Database 11gR2: Best Practices Workshop (Register Here!)
  * December 8-9, 2009: Mississauga, Canada
- Live events focusing on Oracle 11g Release 2 in your area – check out these locations
- Oracle PartnerNetwork Events Calendar
- Oracle Global Events Calendar
Tools and Resources
- Tools
  - Upgrading to Oracle Database 11g: Upgrade guides and resources available on Oracle Technology Network.
  - Migration Tools: Tools, resources and assistance to migration applications to Oracle products.
- Resources
  - Lowering your IT Costs with Oracle Database 11g Release 2 This white paper fills in the details on Oracle Database 11g Release 2
  - Database options can help you integrate more functionality into your offerings as well as generate more revenue.
  - With Oracle’s powerful built-in management capabilities, you reduce the overhead and increase the flexibility of your Oracle-based solutions
  - Oracle Database 11g Embedded Installation Resource Kit
  - Get Technical Support
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Database 11g:

This specialization focuses on the new features in Release 1 and Release 2 of Oracle Database 11g.

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STEP 2: View Business and Competency Criteria and Check Competency Status
STEP 3: Apply Now

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Database Security

This specialization focuses on the four main security options for the Oracle database:
- Advanced Security Option, which features Transparent Data Encryption
- Database Vault, which allows separation of duties, protecting data from unauthorized access by administrators
- Audit Vault, which centralizes data from multiple Oracle and non-Oracle databases into a warehouse, providing both historical reporting and real-time alerts
- Enterprise Manager Data Masking Pack, which allows you to disguise personally identifiable information.
STEP 1: View Benefits
STEP 2: View Business and Competency Criteria and Check Competency Status
STEP 3: Apply Now

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Oracle Database 11g Performance Tuning

This specialization focuses on tuning an Oracle database for optimal performance.

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Oracle Real Application Clusters
This specialization will focus on the features and benefits of Oracle Real Application Clusters

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- Oracle Database Insider – Go behind the scenes of the latest Oracle Database announcements
- Tom Kyte – General Oracle Database topics
- Greg Rahn – Real-world performance & scalability
- Sue Harper – Mainly SQL Developer topics
- Kris Rice – Mainly SQL Developer & Oracle in general
- Alejandro Vargas – Principal Support Consultant Oracle Advanced Customer Services
- Oracle Executive Blogs
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