Course Overview:
1. Introduction to Oracle Database
- What is Oracle Database?: Overview of Oracle Database, its architecture, and key features.
- Installation and Setup: How to download, install, and configure Oracle Database on various operating systems (Windows, Linux, Unix).
- Oracle Tools: Introduction to Oracle tools such as SQL*Plus, Oracle SQL Developer, and Oracle Enterprise Manager.
2. Oracle Database Architecture
- Database Architecture: Understanding the fundamental architecture of Oracle Database, including instances, databases, and Oracle background processes.
- Data Storage: How Oracle Database stores data, including tablespaces, datafiles, and redo logs.
- Memory Structure: Overview of Oracle memory structures, including the System Global Area (SGA) and Program Global Area (PGA).
3. SQL Fundamentals
- Basic SQL: Writing and executing basic SQL commands to retrieve and manipulate data (SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE).
- Joins and Subqueries: Using joins to combine data from multiple tables and writing subqueries for complex data retrieval.
- Aggregate Functions: Applying aggregate functions (e.g., COUNT, SUM, AVG) and using GROUP BY to organize data.
4. Data Definition and Manipulation
- Creating Objects: Creating and managing database objects such as tables, views, indexes, and sequences.
- Constraints: Implementing constraints (e.g., PRIMARY KEY, FOREIGN KEY) to enforce data integrity.
- Data Types: Understanding and using different data types available in Oracle Database.
5. Advanced SQL Techniques
- Stored Procedures and Functions: Writing and using stored procedures and user-defined functions to encapsulate business logic.
- Triggers: Implementing triggers to automatically execute actions based on changes in the database.
- Packages: Creating and managing packages to group related procedures and functions.
6. Database Administration
- User Management: Creating and managing database users, roles, and permissions.
- Backup and Recovery: Implementing backup and recovery strategies, including using Oracle Recovery Manager (RMAN) and performing point-in-time recovery.
- Performance Tuning: Techniques for monitoring and optimizing database performance, including using tools like Automatic Workload Repository (AWR) and Oracle Enterprise Manager.
7. Security
- Database Security: Implementing security measures to protect data, including encryption and auditing.
- User Access Control: Configuring authentication and authorization to manage user access and privileges.
- Data Masking and Redaction: Using data masking and redaction features to protect sensitive information.
8. High Availability and Disaster Recovery
- Replication: Configuring and managing data replication to ensure data availability and consistency.
- Data Guard: Implementing Oracle Data Guard for disaster recovery and high availability.
- Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC): Understanding and configuring Oracle RAC for scaling out and ensuring continuous database availability.
9. Data Warehousing and Analytics
- Data Warehousing: Concepts of data warehousing, including dimensional modeling and ETL processes.
- Oracle Exadata: Introduction to Oracle Exadata, a high-performance database machine designed for data warehousing and analytics.
- Business Intelligence: Using Oracle tools and features for business intelligence and reporting.
10. Real-World Projects and Case Studies
- Hands-On Projects: Practical exercises to apply your knowledge, such as creating and managing a sample database for a real-world application.
- Case Studies: Analyzing real-world Oracle Database implementations to understand best practices and solutions.
Who Should Take This Course?
- Database Administrators: Individuals responsible for managing and maintaining Oracle Database systems.
- Developers: Programmers who need to interact with Oracle databases as part of their application development.
- Data Analysts: Analysts who need to work with Oracle databases for reporting and data analysis.
- Students and Learners: Anyone interested in learning about Oracle Database and its advanced features.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course, you should be proficient in using Oracle Database for various data management and administrative tasks. You’ll understand how to design and manage Oracle databases, optimize performance, ensure data security, and implement high availability and disaster recovery solutions. Additionally, you’ll be able to apply your knowledge through hands-on projects and real-world scenarios.