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Chapter 15
Algorithms for Query
Processing and
Optimization

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Translating SQL Queries into
Relational Algebra

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Algorithms for External Sorting

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 Algorithms for SELECT and
JOIN Operations
Implementing the SELECT Operation
Implementing the JOIN Operation

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Algorithms for PROJECT and
SET Operations

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 Implementing Aggregate
Operations and Outer Joins
Implementing Aggregate Operations
Implementing Outer Join

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Combining Operations Using
Pipelining

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 Using Heuristics in Query
Optimization
Notation for Query Trees and Query
Graphs
Heuristic Optimization of Query Trees
Converting Query Trees into Query
Execution Plans

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 Using Selectivity and Cost
Estimates in Query
Optimization
Cost Components for Query Execution
Catalog Information Used in Cost Functions
Examples of Cost Functions for SELECT
Examples of Cost Functions for JOIN
Multiple Relation Queries and Join Ordering
Examples to Illustrate Cost-Based Query
Optimization
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 Overview of Query
Optimization in Oracle

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Semantic Query Optimization

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 Summary

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