Oracle Database 11g Administration Workshop I Release 2

Administer the Oracle Database

Take the first step towards Database Administration
Know about the Logical and Physical Architecture of the Oracle 11g Database
Learn to start up and shutdown the database in different modes
Know the purpose of control file, pfile and spfile in a Oracle database.
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As the data in an organisation grows, the need for a bigger database is felt. This is what happened with the smaller databases. This ever-growing need was answered by none other than Oracle. Oracle came up with many versions of its databases all targeted at storing high amounts of data. With huge amounts of data, it also needed to be managed, thus came the era of the DBA – The Database Administrators.

The Oracle 11g DBA course provides the organisation with the solutions needed to store, backup and recover data. using various tools and techniques that are provided by Oracle.

Who should take this course

Database Administrators
Java Developers
Support Engineer
Technical Consultant
Technical Administrator

Prerequisites

The candidates need to be familiar with Oracle SQL or equivalent and PL/SQL packages.

What Will You Learn

After completing the course, the delegates will be in a position to do the following:

Install Oracle Grid Infrastructure
Install and configure Oracle Database 11g
Configure Oracle Net services
Monitor and administer undo data
Manage the database storage structures
Create and administer user accounts
Perform basic backup and recovery of a database
Manage data concurrency
Monitor performance
Describe Oracle Database Architecture

Key Learning Points

Tutor Support

Courseware

Course Overview

This Oracle Database 11g: Administration Workshop I Release 2 training takes the database administrator beyond simple SQL and PL/SQL. Starting with an introduction to the Oracle 11g Architecture, by the end of the course the delegates learn to use the Enterprise Manager for performing various tasks.

Course Content

Exploring the Oracle Database Architecture

Oracle Database Architecture Overview
Oracle ASM Architecture Overview
Process Architecture
Memory structures
Logical and physical storage structures
ASM storage components

Installing your Oracle Software

Tasks of an Oracle Database Administrator
Tools Used to Administer an Oracle Database
Installation: System Requirements
Oracle Universal Installer (OUI)
Installing Oracle Grid Infrastructure
Installing Oracle Database Software
Silent Install

Creating an Oracle Database

Planning the Database
Using the DBCA to Create a Database
Password Management
Creating a Database Design Template
Using the DBCA to Delete a Database

Managing the Oracle Database Instance

Start and stop the Oracle database and components
Use Oracle Enterprise Manager
Access a database with SQLPlus
Modify database installation parameters
Describe the stages of database startup
Describe database shutdown options
View the alert log
Access dynamic performance views

Manage the ASM Instance

Set up initialization parameter files for ASM instance
Start up and shut down ASM instances
Administer ASM disk groups

Configuring the Oracle Network Environment

Use Enterprise Manager to create and configure the Listener
Enable Oracle Restart to monitor the listener
Use tnsping to test Oracle Net connectivity
Identify when to use shared servers and when to use dedicated servers

Managing Database Storage Structures

Storage Structures
How Table Data Is Stored
Anatomy of a Database Block
Space Management in Tablespaces
Tablespaces in the Preconfigured Database
Actions with Tablespaces
Oracle Managed Files (OMF)

Administering User Security

Database User Accounts
Predefined Administrative Accounts
Benefits of Roles
Predefined Roles
Implementing Profiles

Managing Data Concurrency

Data Concurrency
Enqueue Mechanism
Resolving Lock Conflicts
Deadlocks

Managing Undo Data

Data Manipulation
Transactions and Undo Data
Undo Data Versus Redo Data
Configuring Undo Retention

Implementing Oracle Database Auditing

Describe DBA responsibilities for security
Enable standard database auditing
Specify audit options
Review audit information
Maintain the audit trail

Database Maintenance

Manage optimizer statistics
Manage the Automatic Workload Repository (AWR)
Use the Automatic Database Diagnostic Monitor (ADDM)
Describe and use the advisory framework
Set alert thresholds
Use server-generated alerts
Use automated tasks

Performance Management

Performance Monitoring
Managing Memory Components
Enabling Automatic Memory Management (AMM)
Automatic Shared Memory Advisor
Using Memory Advisors
Dynamic Performance Statistics
Troubleshooting and Tuning Views
Invalid and Unusable Objects

Backup and Recovery Concepts

Part of Your Job
Statement Failure
User Error
Understanding Instance Recovery
Phases of Instance Recovery
Using the MTTR Advisor
Media Failure
Archive Log Files

Performing Database Backups

Backup Solutions: Overview
Oracle Secure Backup
User-Managed Backup
Terminology
Recovery Manager (RMAN)
Configuring Backup Settings
Backing Up the Control File to a Trace File
Monitoring the Flash Recovery Area

Performing Database Recovery

Opening a Database
Data Recovery Advisor
Loss of a Control File
Loss of a Redo Log File
Data Recovery Advisor
Data Failures
Listing Data Failures
Data Recovery Advisor Views

Moving Data

Describe ways to move data
Create and use directory objects
Use SQL*Loader to move data
Use external tables to move data
General architecture of Oracle Data Pump
Use Data Pump export and import to move data

Working with Support

Use the Enterprise Manager Support Workbench
Work with Oracle Support
Log service requests (SR)
Manage patches

Oracle Database 11g Administration Workshop 1 Release 2

The Oracle Database Administration Workshop 1 Release 2 ensures fast, reliable, secure and easy solutions to manage performance. It helps to optimise database workloads, lower IT costs and deliver a higher quality of service by enabling smooth and rapid consolidation within your Datacenter.

This course counts towards the Hands-on course requirement for the Oracle Database 11g Administrator Certification. Only instructor-led in class or instructor-led online formats of this course will meet the Certification Hands-on Requirement.

About Dunfermline

Dunfermline is a town located in Fife, Scotland. In 2011, the population recorded was 49,706 and the figures released in 2012 shown Dunfermline’s population as 50,380 which made It largest locality in Fife and tenth in Scotland.

Dunfermline town was recorded first in the 11^th century. The marriage of Malcolm III, King of Scotland and Saint Margaret at the church located in Dunfermline. This town has much historical significance and also provide facilities for leisure. The primary focus of employment is on service sector that has the largest employer being Sky UK. Other major employers in Dunfermline are Amazon, FMC Technologies, Best Western, Lloyds and Nationwide.

History

Dunfermline has rich history and heritage. Dunfermline signified Gaelic. A fort by a meandering rivulet and fort refers to a building called Malcolm Canmore’s that is at the Peninsular mount in Pittencrieff Glen. Dun means either a fort or hill. Fiar means winding or crooked. From this tower, Dunfermline originated as town and marked its existence. The arms of town are supported by two lions with motto ““Esto rupes inaccessa”.

Dunfermline City is one of the hidden jewel of Scotland and among an impressive place. History of Dunfermline goes back to the residence of kings of Scotland and history of Church.

Sport

Dunfermline is home to professional rugby, football as well as cricket teams. Dunfermline Athletic senior football team play their games at East End Park in Scottish Championship. The team has become famous after winning Scottish Cup twice in 1961 and 1968 and gained a reputation. Dunfermline Senior Rugby team play at McKane Park in Caledonia League Division. A cricket club is also based at Carnegie Cricket Ground which is an athletics ground at Pitreavie. A major extension to the centre was completed in November 2011. It includes 25 yards (23m) Edward training pool in new 25 meters 6 land deck level pool movable floor, there is an improved entrance and reception area with new gym and a new cafe.

Education

Dunfermline has 14 primary schools and four secondary schools. Other facilities include a private school and Calaiswood ASN School intended for children with health needs and learning difficulties.

Oldest secondary school in town is Dunfermline High School, established in 1816 and now it is called Queen Anne Street. Since 1994 school serves both western and southern parts of town as well as Kincardine and Rosyth that occupied a site on St Leonard’s Street. In Wellwood towards the north-west area of the town, Queen Anne High School is located. In 1972, Woodmill High School was updated which was originally a junior secondary. The school was developed in Priory Land. In 1969, St Columba’s high school was opened which is one of two Roman Catholic secondary schools in Fife. School server people are living in West Fife. Fife College provided further education and was known as Lauder Technical School in 1899 and Andrew Carnegie provided its funding. In 1910, the textile school was founded and funded by Carnegie. Later it was known as Technical School in 1927. In 1951 school was known as technical college and then it's named turned to Lauder College in late 20^th century. In 2007 it became Carnegie College.