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 Duration 35 hours

Course Outline

Environment Preparation, Installation, and Configuration (SE2 Focus)

  • Prerequisites and supported platforms
  • Installing Oracle Database 19c SE2 and establishing the initial database
  • Post-installation configuration, including listeners, services, and EM Express

Oracle Database Architecture and Core Infrastructure

  • Distinguishing between instance and database concepts
  • SGA, PGA, Shared Pool, Database Buffer Cache, Redo Log, and background processes
  • Parameter files, diagnostic destinations, and alert/trace files

Administration Tools and Connectivity

  • Fundamentals of Enterprise Manager Express and common administrative tasks
  • Utilising SQL Developer for both administration and development purposes
  • Oracle Net Services and listener configuration (covering dedicated/shared basics)

Database Creation and Instance Management

  • Creating databases via DBCA and SQL commands
  • Startup/shutdown modes, services, and basic PDB awareness (suitable for SE2)
  • Initialization parameters and dynamic performance views (V$)

Storage Management Best Practices

  • Tablespaces and datafiles (including local extent management, temp/undo)
  • Segments, extents, blocks, and space monitoring techniques
  • Managing growth, relocating datafiles, and OMF considerations

Security and Auditing

  • Users, roles, system/object privileges, and least-privilege design principles
  • Password policies, profiles, and resource limitations
  • Auditing concepts and implementation methods appropriate for SE2

Backup and Recovery Strategies with RMAN

  • Backup types, retention policies, and recovery objectives
  • Configuring RMAN, catalogs (where applicable), and data validation
  • Media recovery, point-in-time recovery, and handling failure scenarios

Performance Monitoring and Troubleshooting (SE2-Safe Methods)

  • Interpreting execution plans (using EXPLAIN PLAN, AUTOTRACE)
  • SQL tracing and fundamental wait event analysis
  • Proactive monitoring using data dictionaries and dynamic views

Migrating from 11g to 19c

  • Upgrade paths, prerequisites, and compatibility considerations
  • Utilising pre/auto-upgrade utilities and validation procedures
  • Post-upgrade tasks, deprecated features, and testing protocols

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • Fundamental understanding of SQL
  • Proficiency in operating system administration (Linux or Windows)
  • Comprehension of core networking concepts (including ports, services, and hostnames)

Target Audience

  • System administrators
  • Technical consultants
  • Database administrators

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