Hi Niall, There is somehow a *distinct* lack of books on this. However, I put together an article long ago on this very same topic (2002), but it is still relevant from a conceptual view. Links off http://www.geocities.com/john_sharmila/links.htm - select the "So, What is an "Apps DBA" Anyway?" link (word doc). Hth, John Kanagaraj <>< DB Soft Inc Phone: 408-970-7002 (W) Fear connects you to the Negative, but Faith connects you to the Positive! I Jn 4:18 ** The opinions and facts contained in this message are entirely mine and do not reflect those of my employer or customers ** -----Original Message----- From: oracle-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:oracle-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Niall Litchfield Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2006 1:12 PM To: Oracle Discussion List Subject: Apps Books suggestions as the title really, I'm after good introductory material for e-business suite for an experienced dba. -- Niall Litchfield Oracle DBA http://www.orawin.info -- //www.freelists.org/webpage/oracle-l -- //www.freelists.org/webpage/oracle-l