The algorithms are
accessible via Java and PL/SQL APIs. Other data mining capabilities available
include text mining (providing document clustering and classification) and BLAST
similarity searches leveraging the SVM algorithms (common in genetic research).
Data mining applications can be custom-built using Oracle??™s Data Miner tool. Data
Miner is used to develop, test, and score the models. Generally, the data must first be
prepared for mining by binning, normalizing, and adjusting for missing values. The
Data Mining Option in Oracle Database 11g added the capability to automate this
data preparation process in the database. Data Miner provides the ability to define
metadata, tune the generated Java code, view generated XML files, and test application
components. Data-mining analysts can also use tools such as InforSense or SPSS
Clementine to build models that leverage the Oracle Data Mining Option algorithms
and manage the development process.
Business Intelligence Applications
Business intelligence applications are prebuilt solutions providing extended reporting
and ???dashboard-like??? interfaces to display business trends.
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