Forecasting Oracle Performance is the first Oracle-specific book to assist DBAs with forecasting future performance of new and existing database systems. It shows you how to create a model of a database system. Different types of models are introduced: mathematical, simulation, and benchmark. You'll learn how to create the right model for the risks you seek to mitigate and how to validate your model. Then you'll discover how to interpret results in the form of a forecast. In total, this book gives you everything you need to confidently work with business management in preparing for the future of your systems.