Database Migration: Moving from Proprietary to Open Source - Strategies for migrating Oracle/SQL Server to PostgreSQL Training Course

This instructor-led, live training, available online or onsite, is designed for intermediate-level database administrators and IT professionals who wish to implement and manage ASM solutions in Oracle Database 19c.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Administer and manage ASM instances and disk groups.
• Implement and manage ACFS (Automatic Storage Management Cluster File System).
• Perform client database failover with Flex ASM.
• Troubleshoot and resolve common ASM-related issues.

This instructor-led, live training in Botswana (online or onsite) is designed for database administrators and developers who wish to utilise Microsoft Azure Cosmos DB to develop and manage highly responsive applications with low latency.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Provision the required Cosmos DB resources to begin constructing databases and applications.
• Enhance application performance and storage capabilities by leveraging Cosmos DB APIs.
• Oversee database operations and lower costs by optimising Cosmos DB resources.

This training programme for Oracle Database 19c Clusterware Administration delves into fundamental cluster concepts and the Oracle
Clusterware architecture.

Learning Outcomes

• Outline the Clusterware Architecture and Cluster Services

• Identify the objectives of Oracle Clusterware

• Clarify Oracle Clusterware Fencing mechanisms

• Handle Cluster Time Synchronization

• Showcase Network Resource Management

• Detail the Operating System requirements for Oracle Clusterware

Oracle Database 19c is a multi-model database that offers comprehensive support for both relational and non-relational data.

This instructor-led live training, available online or on-site, is designed for intermediate-level system and database administrators. The course focuses on administering, monitoring, securing, backing up, and recovering Oracle Database 19c within Standard Edition 2 environments, as well as planning a clear migration path from version 11g to 19c.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Prepare the environment and carry out clean installations and configurations of Oracle Database 19c SE2.
• Describe Oracle infrastructure components, including the SGA, PGA, Shared Pool, Database Buffer Cache, and Redo mechanisms.
• Utilize administration tools such as Enterprise Manager (EM Express) and SQL Developer for daily operational tasks.
• Apply storage management best practices for tablespaces, datafiles, and segment space usage.
• Harden databases and maintain security through user management, roles, privileges, profiles, and auditing.
• Design and execute RMAN-based backup and recovery strategies aligned with RTO and RPO objectives.
• Monitor and troubleshoot performance using dynamic performance views, SQL tracing, and execution plans.
• Plan and execute the transition or migration from 11g to 19c using supported upgrade paths and tools.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Extensive exercises and practical application.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To arrange customized training for this course, please contact us to make the necessary arrangements.

Oracle Database 19c represents the long-term support release of Oracle's flagship database platform, engineered to provide high performance, scalability, and reliability for enterprise workloads.

This instructor-led live training, available both online and on-site, is designed for beginner to intermediate-level database administrators and IT professionals seeking to effectively install, configure, and manage Oracle Database 19c SE2 environments.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be capable of:

• Gaining insight into the architecture of Oracle Database 19c SE2 and its core components.
• Installing and configuring Oracle Database 19c SE2 on supported platforms.
• Executing essential administrative tasks, including backup, recovery, and security management.
• Optimising database performance and monitoring system health using Oracle tools.
• Planning and carrying out migrations from earlier Oracle Database versions to 19c.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Ample exercises and practical sessions.
• Hands-on implementation within a live-lab environment.

Course Customisation Options

• To request customised training for this course, please contact us to make arrangements.

This instructor-led, live training in Botswana (online or onsite) is tailored for system administrators who wish to learn how to administer, monitor, and support an Oracle database.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the major feature and architectural changes Oracle database.
• Manage and monitor Oracle databases.
• Optimize Oracle database performance.

This instructor-led live training in Botswana (online or onsite) is designed for beginner-level database administrators who wish to manage backup and recovery tasks in Oracle Database 19c.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the essential concepts of backup and recovery in Oracle Database 19c, including the architecture and various types of failures.
• Gain hands-on experience in configuring backup and recovery settings, including the RMAN environment and fast recovery area.
• Develop practical skills in performing different types of backups and recovery operations, including full, incremental, and point-in-time recovery.
• Learn how to utilize Oracle's Flashback technology for effective database recovery and manage disaster recovery scenarios.
• Apply best practices for backup, recovery, and disaster recovery to ensure data availability and minimize downtime in Oracle Database 19c.

This instructor-led, live training in Botswana (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level database administrators who wish to manage, optimise, and secure Data Guard environments for robust disaster recovery and high availability.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the architecture and benefits of Oracle Data Guard for disaster recovery and high availability.
• Gain hands-on experience in configuring and managing physical and logical standby databases, including Data Guard broker.
• Develop practical skills in monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimising Data Guard environments for optimal performance.
• Learn advanced features such as Active Data Guard, Data Guard with RAC, and securing Data Guard communications.
• Apply best practices for disaster recovery planning, ensuring data consistency, and automating Data Guard operations.

This instructor-led, live training in Botswana (online or onsite) is designed for entry-level database administrators who want to ensure they are fully equipped to manage and optimise their Oracle environments.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Grasp the core features and architecture of Oracle Database 19c, including system requirements and installation procedures.
• Acquire practical expertise in installing Oracle Database 19c and Oracle Grid Infrastructure, encompassing the configuration of network, storage, and security settings.
• Master the entire upgrade process to Oracle Database 19c, from initial planning through to post-upgrade validation.
• Develop troubleshooting abilities to address common issues arising during installation and upgrades.
• Implement best practices for Oracle Database installation and upgrading to guarantee a seamless and successful deployment.

This instructor-led live training in Botswana (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level database administrators seeking to effectively manage and optimise a multitenant environment.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Comprehend the core components and advantages of Oracle Database 19c's multitenant architecture, including CDBs and PDBs.
• Acquire practical expertise in installing, configuring, and managing container databases (CDBs) and pluggable databases (PDBs).
• Develop proficiency in implementing security protocols, backup and recovery strategies, and performance tuning within a multitenant setting.
• Learn to manage high availability and disaster recovery in a multitenant architecture, including the configuration of Data Guard and Oracle RAC.
• Obtain troubleshooting techniques and best practices for maintaining a secure, efficient, and reliable multitenant database environment.

This instructor-led live training in Botswana (online or on-site) is aimed at intermediate-level database administrators and IT professionals who wish to optimize the performance of Oracle Database 19c.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand Oracle Database 19c performance tuning concepts.
• Use performance management tools effectively.
• Optimize database performance through tuning techniques.
• Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues.

This instructor-led live training Botswana (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level database administrators who wish to manage and optimise complex, high-availability Oracle database environments.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of Oracle RAC architecture and Grid Infrastructure, including installation, configuration, and management.
• Develop practical skills in managing Automatic Storage Management (ASM), including disk group management, instance tuning, and backup/recovery.
• Learn advanced RAC performance tuning techniques, disaster recovery configurations, and best practices for high availability.
• Acquire troubleshooting and diagnostic skills for resolving issues in RAC and Grid Infrastructure environments.
• Understand the process of patching and upgrading Oracle RAC and Grid Infrastructure while minimizing downtime and maintaining system stability.

SSAS (SQL Server Analysis Services) is a Microsoft SQL Server tool designed for online analytical processing (OLAP) and data mining, enabling the analysis of data across various databases, tables, or files. SSAS provides semantic data models that serve client applications such as Power BI, Excel, Reporting Services, and other data visualisation tools.

Through this instructor-led live training (available onsite or remotely), participants will learn how to utilise SSAS to analyse large volumes of data within databases and data warehouses.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure SSAS
• Understand the relationship between SSAS, SSIS, and SSRS
• Apply multidimensional data modelling to extract business insights from data
• Design OLAP (Online Analytical Processing) cubes
• Query and manipulate multidimensional data using the MDX (Multidimensional Expressions) query language
• Deploy real-world BI solutions using SSAS

Audience

• BI (Business Intelligence) professionals
• Data Analysts
• Database and data warehousing professionals

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion
• Abundant exercises and practice
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment

Course Customization Options

• This training is based on the latest version of Microsoft SQL Server and SSAS.
• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in Botswana (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level data professionals who wish to learn how to design, implement, and manage SSIS packages to perform data integration and transformation tasks.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the architecture and components of SSIS.
• Design and implement ETL processes using SSIS.
• Use SSIS tools to develop, deploy, and manage data integration solutions.
• Troubleshoot and optimize SSIS packages for performance and reliability.

SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) is a component of Microsoft SQL Server that provides a platform for data integration and workflow applications. It is used for data migration, warehousing, and transformation tasks.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level data professionals and developers who wish to focus on designing advanced SSIS data flows, transformations, and managing Slowly Changing Dimensions (SCD) for data warehousing scenarios.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Design and implement robust data flows using SSIS.
• Work with a variety of data sources, destinations, and transformations.
• Implement Slowly Changing Dimensions (SCD) for handling historical data changes.
• Deploy, execute, and troubleshoot SSIS packages effectively.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.