Database Administration · PPL

Oracle Database Administration Certification

A professional program designed to develop practical Oracle Database administration skills in installation, configuration, security, storage, backup, recovery, monitoring, and performance management.

  • ⏱3 DaysDuration
  • ◈PPLAccredited
  • ◐3 LanguagesArabic · English · Hindi
  • ◆₹10,999.00 Per delegate

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— The journey

Course Outline

What the programme covers, module by module.

Module 1: Introduction to Oracle Database Administration

  • Oracle Database overview
  • DBA responsibilities
  • Oracle ecosystem
  • Database environments
  • Administration lifecycle
  • Common administrative tasks

Module 2: Oracle Database Architecture

  • Oracle instance
  • Database structure
  • Memory structures
  • Background processes
  • Physical structures
  • Logical structures

Module 3: Installing Oracle Database

  • Installation planning
  • System requirements
  • Oracle software installation
  • Installation options
  • Environment configuration
  • Installation verification

Module 4: Creating an Oracle Database

  • Database creation concepts
  • Database Configuration Assistant
  • Initialization parameters
  • Database naming
  • Database files
  • Database configuration

Module 5: Managing Oracle Instances

  • Instance startup
  • Instance shutdown
  • Initialization parameters
  • SPFILE
  • PFILE
  • Instance states

Module 6: Oracle Storage Architecture

  • Data files
  • Control files
  • Redo log files
  • Tablespaces
  • Segments and extents
  • Data blocks

Module 7: Tablespace Management

  • Creating tablespaces
  • Managing data files
  • Tablespace status
  • Space allocation
  • Temporary tablespaces
  • Undo tablespaces

Module 8: User Administration

  • Creating users
  • Modifying users
  • Dropping users
  • Authentication
  • Profiles
  • Account management

Module 9: Roles & Privileges

  • System privileges
  • Object privileges
  • Roles
  • GRANT
  • REVOKE
  • Least-privilege principles

Module 10: Oracle Database Security

  • Authentication controls
  • Password policies
  • User profiles
  • Privilege management
  • Auditing concepts
  • Database security practices

Module 11: Transaction & Undo Management

  • Transactions
  • COMMIT
  • ROLLBACK
  • Undo data
  • Undo tablespaces
  • Transaction consistency

Module 12: Redo & Archive Management

  • Redo logs
  • Redo log groups
  • Log switching
  • Archived redo logs
  • ARCHIVELOG mode
  • Recovery requirements

Module 13: Backup Fundamentals

  • Backup strategies
  • Physical backups
  • Logical backup concepts
  • Backup planning
  • Recovery objectives
  • Backup validation

Module 14: RMAN Backup Operations

  • RMAN architecture
  • RMAN configuration
  • Full backups
  • Incremental backups
  • Backup sets
  • Backup management

Module 15: Database Restore & Recovery

  • Restore concepts
  • Recovery concepts
  • Complete recovery
  • Incomplete recovery
  • Media recovery
  • Recovery validation

Module 16: Oracle Networking

  • Oracle Net Services
  • Listener
  • Service names
  • Connection configuration
  • TNS concepts
  • Connectivity troubleshooting

Module 17: Database Monitoring

  • Database health monitoring
  • Sessions
  • Processes
  • Memory utilization
  • Storage utilization
  • Database activity

Module 18: Performance Management

  • Performance fundamentals
  • Wait events
  • SQL performance
  • Memory performance
  • I/O performance
  • Bottleneck identification

Module 19: SQL & Index Performance

  • Execution plans
  • Optimizer concepts
  • Index structures
  • Index usage
  • Statistics
  • SQL tuning fundamentals

Module 20: Oracle Automation & Maintenance

  • Scheduler concepts
  • Maintenance tasks
  • Statistics collection
  • Space management
  • Log management
  • Routine DBA activities

Module 21: High Availability & Data Protection

  • High availability concepts
  • Oracle Data Guard concepts
  • Standby databases
  • Failover concepts
  • Switchover concepts
  • Data protection strategies

Module 22: Practical Oracle Administration Workshop

  • Database configuration
  • Tablespace management
  • User and privilege management
  • RMAN backup and recovery
  • Database monitoring
  • Troubleshooting scenarios
— 01.2 · Is it right for you?

Who it's for & what's included

Pick a delivery method to see exactly who it suits and everything you receive.

Who it's for

Classroom

Best for learners who want face-to-face tuition and to network with peers in person.

What's included

Everything you get

  • ✓ Live instructor on-site
  • ✓ Printed workbook & materials
  • ✓ Group exercises & case studies
Who it's for

Online Instructor-Led

Best for learners who want a live instructor and a fixed schedule, without the travel.

What's included

Everything you get

  • ✓ Live instructor via video call
  • ✓ Digital workbook & resources
  • ✓ Session recordings
Who it's for

Self-Paced

Best for self-motivated learners who need maximum flexibility around work and life.

What's included

Everything you get

  • ✓ On-demand video lessons
  • ✓ Interactive quizzes
  • ✓ 24/7 access on any device
— What you will master

Course Objectives

01

Understand Oracle Database architecture and core administration components.

02

Install, create, configure, start, and shut down Oracle database environments.

03

Manage tablespaces, data files, redo logs, undo data, and database storage.

04

Administer users, roles, privileges, profiles, and database security controls.

05

Implement backup, restore, and recovery operations using RMAN.

06

Configure Oracle networking and troubleshoot database connectivity.

07

Monitor database resources and identify common performance problems.

08

Apply routine maintenance, performance management, and high-availability concepts.

— Questions answered

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oracle Database Administration?
Oracle Database Administration involves configuring, securing, maintaining, monitoring, backing up, recovering, and optimizing Oracle database environments.
Who should attend this course?
The course is suitable for database administrators, Oracle administrators, database engineers, IT professionals, technical support professionals, and working professionals responsible for database environments.
Do I need previous Oracle experience?
Basic SQL and relational database knowledge is recommended. The program introduces Oracle administration concepts before progressing to professional operational tasks.
Which Oracle administration areas are covered?
The course covers architecture, instances, storage, tablespaces, users, security, transactions, redo logs, RMAN, backup and recovery, networking, monitoring, performance, and high availability.
What practical skills will I develop?
You will develop skills in managing Oracle databases, configuring storage and security, performing RMAN backups and recovery, monitoring database health, analyzing performance, and troubleshooting common administrative issues.
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