EnterpriseDB: The Definitive Reference for less than $25 USD

If you've thought about buying the book, EnterpriseDB: The Definitive Reference, you should check out A1Books.com. As of right now, 1/22/08, it's going for $24.80 USD (Brand New).

Shipping would depend on your location.

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Win a copy of my EnterpriseDB book

I've been thinking long and hard about how I want to give away a few copies of my book. I will be at the SOUG meeting Thursday, Jan 24th here in Tampa. If you're in the area, stop by. I'm going to have a drawing for a couple of copies that night.

That doesn't really help those people who aren't near by. So, I am going to ask 3 questions and the first two people to answer all three correctly will get a copy.

They won't be hard to answer but the answers might require a little work. I will ask the questions and explain how you will need to respond.

To get the questions, you need to follow me on twitter. You can find my twitter account in various places on the net, including in my blog at ITToolbox.com. You will need to be watching at 9am Eastern time, Jan 12, 2008. Follow and be watching for my questions. I will ask the questions and then explain what to do next.

This contest is open to anyone. If you are outside the US and you win, we can discuss the best way to get you your book.

I hope this is a fun process. That's what I'm shooting for anyway.

Let me know what you think.

LewisC

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My Book Has Been Printed

Well, it's taken over a year but it has finally arrived. I started writing the book back in Aug 2006. I finished in late Jan 2007 and the technical editor finished his work in March. Now, In Jan 2008, EnterpriseDB: The Definitive Reference is available. I'm glad I didn't wait for the movie. ;-)

It's kind of ironic. Just this morning, I posted that I am working on my second book. My wife called me at work and told me two boxes of books had arrived. 2008 is turning out to be a good year. I'll have some additional news in the near future.

Anyway, the book looks good. I've already found a few typos and grammar errors just skimming around. I like the font and the pages look really crisp. All in all, I have to say I am very happy that the book is out.

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I think I want to give a couple away. Maybe some kind of contest for the blog readers. Any ideas of something fair? I am willing to pay shipping for a couple but that would only be here in the US. Overseas shipping gets expensive.

LewisC

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EnterpriseDB Webinar - From Oracle to EnterpriseDB: An Oracle ACE's Journey

I will be doing a webinar next week, Aug 22 at 1PM Eastern. If you can't make it in real-time, the webinar will be recorded and will be available for viewing afterwards on the EnterpriseDB.com web site.

The webinar was announced in the EnterpriseDB press release for my book, EnterpriseDB Announces Availability of Definitive Reference Book.

From the press release:

Lewis Cunningham will describe his progression from EnterpriseDB skeptic to advocate in a live Webinar, From Oracle to EnterpriseDB: An Oracle ACE's Journey, on Wednesday, Aug. 22 at 1:00 p.m. EDT. The Webinar will also feature a step-by-step migration of an Oracle application to EnterpriseDB Advanced Server. To register for the Webinar, please visit www.enterprisedb.com/bookwebcast.

I'm really looking forward to doing this webinar. I did the ODTUG Desktop Conference in 2005. I did a security presentation and an Oracle XE presentation. Those were kind of the same. I will be talking and doing a PPT. Q&A will follow the presentation.

I'm also excited that the book is almost out. I have no idea when it will actually be out but it should happen shortly. I hope you can make the presentation.

LewisC

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