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 Glasgow

Glasgow

Glasgow is largest city located in Scotland and third largest in the United Kingdom. Earlier, it was a part of Lanark shire which is now one of the 32 council areas of Scotland. Glasgow is located on River Clyde in country’s west central lowlands. People of Glasgow are referred as Glaswegians. Glasgow developed from a small rural settlement on River Clyde. Glasgow had become largest seaport in Britain. In the 18th century, it became a major centre of Scottish Enlightenment. From the 18th century, Glasgow has grown as one of the Great Britain’s central hub of trade including West Indies and North America. Glasgow focused on its heritage to attract tourists from various countries. Tourism is also a source of employment in Glasgow. In 1980, Hunter Ian Art Gallery was opened. In 1983, Collection of Burrel went on display in a museum in Pollock House grounds. In 1985, Scottish Exhibition and Conference centre was built. Clyde Auditorium was also added in 1997.

In the period of 1980’s and 1990’s, traditional manufacturing industries of Glasgow dropped. Service industries grew in Glasgow like retail, tourism and finance. In 1990 Glasgow School Museum of Education was opened. St Mungo's Museum of Religious Life and Art was opened in the year 1993. In 1999, Buchanan Galleries Shopping centre and Clyde Maritime centre was opened. In early 21st century, Glasgow thrived. IMAX cinema was opened in 2000 and Clyde Arc Bridge in 2006. At present, the population of Glasgow is 588,000.

Education

Glasgow has four universities within 1.5km area of city centre. These universities are a major centre of academic and higher research. Name of the Universities are:

University of Glasgow

University of Strathclyde

Glasgow Caledonian University

The University of West of Scotland

Saltire centre located at Glasgow Caledonian University is one of the busiest university libraries in the UK. Three further education colleges are there in the city that includes Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Glasgow School of Art and Teacher training courses. In 2011 Glasgow had around 53,470 students which is higher than any other town in Scotland. Many live away from home in Dennistoun, Shawlands and West End of City. City council handles 29 secondary schools, 149 primary schools and three special schools. Special schools including Glasgow Gaelic school, Glasgow school of sport and Dance school of Scotland. Glasgow has various independent schools like Hutchesons Grammar School which was founded in 1639. Hutchesons Grammar School is one of the oldest school institutions in Britain. The oldest school in Scotland are Glasgow Academy, Kelvinside Academy, High School of Glasgow, Fernhill School and Craigholme School.

Economy

Glasgow has the largest economy in Scotland and third highest GDP per capita of any city in the UK. The city itself provides 410,000 jobs in over 12000 companies. Between 2000 and 2005 around 153,000 jobs were created and growth rate reached 32%. The annual economic growth rate of Glasgow is 4.4% and is now second to London. Dominant industries like shipbuilding, heavy engineering gradually got replaced. Major manufacturing industries in the city are Clyde Blowers, Linn Products, William Grant and Sons, Aggreko, Weir Group, Whyle and Mackay, Albion Motors, British Polar Engines and Edrington Group. Glasgow was once a most important city in the UK for manufacturing which generated great wealth for the city. Glasgow is now the second most popular foreign tourist destination in Scotland. In the 21st century, some call centres in Glasgow grew substantially. City’s primary manufacturing industries include engineering, construction, shipbuilding, brewing and distilling, printing and publishing, chemicals, textiles and new growth sectors like software development, biotechnology and optoelectronics.