Oracle DBA Training: Master the Art of Database Administration

Introduction to Oracle Database

1. What is Oracle Database?
2. History and Evolution of Oracle Database
3. Editions and Versions of Oracle Database
4. Oracle Database Architecture Overview

Getting Started with Oracle Database

1. Installing and Configuring Oracle Database Software
2. Exploring Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM)
3. Connecting to Oracle Database Instances
4. Overview of Oracle Database Services and Components

Oracle Database Architecture

1. Understanding Oracle Instance and Database
2. Oracle Memory Structures (SGA, PGA)
3. Oracle Background Processes (PMON, SMON, etc.)
4. Physical and Logical Storage Structures

Database Creation and Configuration

1. Creating Oracle Databases and Instances
2. Configuring Initialization Parameters
3. Managing Control Files and Redo Logs
4. Setting up Automatic Storage Management (ASM)

User and Security Management

1. Creating and Managing User Accounts
2. Implementing Password Policies and Profiles
3. Assigning Privileges and Roles
4. Auditing and Monitoring User Activities

Backup and Recovery Strategies

1. Introduction to Oracle Backup and Recovery
2. Implementing User-Managed Backups with RMAN
3. Configuring Oracle Data Pump for Logical Backups
4. Performing Complete and Incomplete Recoveries

Database Performance Tuning

1. Identifying Performance Bottlenecks with AWR and Statspack
2. SQL Tuning Techniques (Explain Plan, SQL Trace)
3. Managing Database Resources (CPU, Memory, I/O)
4. Optimizing SQL Queries and Indexes

High Availability and Disaster Recovery

1. Implementing Oracle Data Guard for Disaster Recovery
2. Setting up Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC)
3. Configuring Standby Databases for High Availability
4. Using Oracle Flashback Technologies for Point-in-Time Recovery

Database Security and Compliance

1. Securing Oracle Database with Encryption
2. Implementing Transparent Data Encryption (TDE)
3. Auditing and Compliance Features in Oracle Database
4. Regulatory Compliance Considerations (GDPR, HIPAA)

Oracle Networking and Connectivity

1. Configuring Oracle Net Services (TNS)
2. Managing Database Links and Remote Connections
3. Implementing Oracle Connection Pooling
4. Troubleshooting Network Connectivity Issues

Database Monitoring and Management

1. Monitoring Oracle Database Performance with Enterprise Manager
2. Setting up Alerts and Notifications
3. Automating Database Administration Tasks with Oracle Scheduler
4. Managing Oracle Database Upgrades and Patching

Advanced Database Features

1. Implementing Partitioning for Large Tables
2. Using Advanced Compression Techniques
3. Integrating Oracle Database with Cloud Services
4. Working with Spatial and Graph Data in Oracle

Real-World Projects and Case Studies

1. Designing Scalable and Highly Available Oracle Database Architectures
2. Building Disaster Recovery Solutions with Oracle Data Guard
3. Implementing Database Consolidation and Multitenant Architecture
4. Case Studies and Success Stories from Oracle DBA Deployments

Oracle DBA Certification Preparation

1. Overview of Oracle Database Administration Certification Tracks
2. Exam Objectives and Skills Measured
3. Study Tips and Resources for Oracle DBA Certification
4. Mock Exams and Practice Questions for Exam Preparation

Career Development in Oracle DBA

1. Roles and Responsibilities of Oracle DBAs
2. Skills and Qualifications for Oracle DBA Roles
3. Job Opportunities and Career Paths in Oracle Database Administration
4. Continuing Education and Professional Development Resources

Conclusion and Next Steps

1. Summary of Key Concepts Covered in the Course
2. Actionable Takeaways for Mastering Oracle DBA Skills
3. Continuing Education and Professional Development Resources
4. Q&A and Open Discussion

Oracle Database Performance Monitoring and Tuning

1. Using Oracle Automatic Workload Repository (AWR) for Performance Analysis
2. Performance Tuning Using Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) Diagnostics Pack
3. Identifying and Resolving Locking and Blocking Issues
4. SQL Plan Management and SQL Tuning Advisor

Advanced High Availability Solutions

1. Configuring Oracle GoldenGate for Real-Time Data Replication
2. Implementing Oracle Active Data Guard for Read-Only Reporting
3. Zero Downtime Upgrades with Oracle Online Patching
4. Managing Database Failover and Switchover Scenarios

Database Security Best Practices

1. Implementing Oracle Database Vault for Enhanced Security
2. Fine-Grained Access Control (FGAC) and Virtual Private Database (VPD)
3. Advanced Auditing Techniques for Compliance and Security
4. Database Firewall and Network Encryption with Oracle Advanced Security

Oracle Database Automation and Scripting

1. Introduction to Oracle Database Automation Tools (DBMS_SCHEDULER, DBMS_JOB)
2. Writing and Scheduling Shell Scripts for Database Administration Tasks
3. Creating Custom Scripts for Routine Maintenance and Monitoring
4. Integration with Configuration Management Tools (Ansible, Puppet)

Oracle Cloud Services for DBAs

1. Introduction to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
2. Deploying and Managing Oracle Databases in Oracle Cloud
3. Oracle Autonomous Database: Overview and Implementation
4. Data Migration Strategies to Oracle Cloud

Advanced Backup and Recovery Strategies

1. Implementing Oracle RMAN Incremental Backups and Block Change Tracking
2. Using Flashback Technology for Point-in-Time Recovery
3. Configuring Backup to Cloud Storage with Oracle Secure Backup
4. Backup and Recovery Best Practices for Large Databases

Database Consolidation and Multitenant Architecture

1. Understanding Oracle Multitenant Architecture
2. Creating and Managing Pluggable Databases (PDBs)
3. Resource Management and Isolation in Multitenant Environments
4. Database Consolidation Strategies and Best Practices

Oracle Database Upgrades and Patching

1. Planning and Executing Oracle Database Upgrades
2. Applying Critical Patch Updates (CPU) and Patch Set Updates (PSU)
3. Rolling Patching Strategies for High Availability Environments
4. Post-Upgrade Tasks and Validation Checks

Oracle Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence

1. Introduction to Oracle Database In-Memory Option
2. Designing and Tuning Oracle Data Warehouses
3. Building Analytical Solutions with Oracle OLAP and Data Mining
4. Integrating Oracle BI Tools (OBIEE, Oracle Analytics Cloud) with Oracle Database

Real-Time Data Analytics with Oracle

1. Implementing Real-Time Analytics with Oracle Streaming Analytics
2. Processing Complex Event Streams with Oracle Complex Event Processing (CEP)
3. Predictive Analytics with Oracle Machine Learning (OML)
4. Building Interactive Dashboards with Oracle Visual Analyzer

Advanced Oracle Database Administration Tips and Tricks

1. Advanced Monitoring Techniques with Oracle Trace File Analyzer (TFA)
2. Diagnosing Performance Issues with Oracle ASH and AWR Reports
3. Managing Large Databases with Oracle Database Resource Manager
4. Optimizing Storage Performance with Oracle Automatic Storage Management (ASM)