Oracle DBA

Week 1: Introduction to Oracle Database

• Session 1: Overview of Database Concepts

  • What is a database? Types of databases
  • Introduction to relational databases
  • Oracle Database architecture and components

• Session 2: Oracle Database Editions and Licensing

  • Understanding different Oracle editions
  • Licensing models and considerations
  • Installation prerequisites

Week 2: Installation and Configuration

• Session 3: Installing Oracle Database

  • Preparing the environment for installation
  • Step-by-step installation of Oracle Database
  • Post-installation configuration

• Session 4: Oracle Database Management Tools

  • Introduction to Oracle SQL Developer
  • Using Enterprise Manager (EM) for database management
  • Command-line tools for Oracle DBA

Week 3: Database Architecture and Structure

• Session 5: Oracle Database Architecture

  • Understanding Oracle memory structures (SGA, PGA)
  • Background processes in Oracle
  • Tablespaces and data files

• Session 6: Schema Objects

  • Overview of schema objects: tables, indexes, views, sequences
  • Creating and managing schema objects
  • Data types in Oracle

Week 4: User and Security Management

• Session 7: User Management

  • Creating and managing database users
  • Assigning roles and privileges
  • Best practices for user management

• Session 8: Security Best Practices

  • Implementing security measures for Oracle databases
  • Auditing and monitoring database activities
  • Introduction to Oracle Data Redaction and Virtual Private Database

Week 5: Backup and Recovery

• Session 9: Backup Strategies

  • Overview of backup types: cold, hot, and incremental backups
  • Implementing RMAN (Recovery Manager) for backups
  • Best practices for backup and disaster recovery planning

• Session 10: Recovery Techniques

  • Understanding the recovery process
  • Performing point-in-time recovery
  • Flashback technology in Oracle

Week 6: Performance Tuning and Optimization

• Session 11: Performance Tuning Fundamentals

  • Understanding performance tuning concepts
  • Identifying performance bottlenecks
  • Using Oracle Enterprise Manager for performance monitoring

• Session 12: SQL Tuning

  • Analyzing and tuning SQL queries
  • Using the SQL Tuning Advisor
  • Understanding execution plans

Week 7: Data Manipulation and SQL

• Session 13: Introduction to SQL

  • Basic SQL commands: SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE
  • Joining tables and using subqueries
  • Introduction to PL/SQL

• Session 14: Advanced SQL and PL/SQL

  • Creating and managing stored procedures and functions
  • Error handling in PL/SQL
  • Using triggers and packages

Week 8: Advanced Database Administration

• Session 15: Oracle Database Networking

  • Understanding Oracle networking architecture
  • Configuring listeners and services
  • Troubleshooting connectivity issues

• Session 16: Partitioning and Data Management

  • Introduction to table partitioning
  • Implementing and managing partitions
  • Using Oracle Data Pump for data import/export

Week 9: Oracle High Availability

• Session 17: Introduction to High Availability

  • Understanding high availability concepts
  • Overview of Oracle RAC (Real Application Clusters)
  • Implementing Oracle Data Guard for disaster recovery

• Session 18: Oracle GoldenGate

  • Introduction to Oracle GoldenGate for replication
  • Configuring and managing GoldenGate
  • Use cases for data replication

Week 10: Cloud and Oracle Database

• Session 19: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)

  • Overview of Oracle Cloud services
  • Deploying and managing Oracle databases in the cloud
  • Security and compliance in Oracle Cloud

• Session 20: Migrating to Oracle Cloud

  • Strategies for database migration
  • Tools for migration: Data Pump, GoldenGate
  • Best practices for cloud migration

Week 11: Monitoring and Maintenance

• Session 21: Database Monitoring Techniques

  • Using Oracle Enterprise Manager for monitoring
  • Implementing alerts and notifications
  • Routine maintenance tasks

• Session 22: Patch Management and Upgrades

  • Applying patches to Oracle databases
  • Planning and executing database upgrades
  • Best practices for maintaining Oracle environments

Week 12: Final Review and Project Presentation

• Session 23: Review of Key Concepts

  • Recap of major topics covered
  • Q&A session for clarifications
  • Preparing for the final assessment

• Session 24: Capstone Project Presentation

  • Presenting individual or group projects
  • Discussing lessons learned and experiences
  • Course feedback and next steps for further learning

Assessment:

• Participation in Sessions: 10%
• Quizzes on Key Concepts: 20%
• Hands-on Labs: 30%
• Final Capstone Project: 40%