Duration 5 days – 35 hrs
Overview
The Database Administration (Oracle, SQL) Training Course is designed to provide participants with the foundational skills required to administer, configure, and maintain Oracle and SQL Server databases. This course focuses on essential database administration tasks such as installation, configuration, performance tuning, backup and recovery, and security management. Participants will gain hands-on experience with Oracle Database and Microsoft SQL Server, learning how to ensure high availability, data integrity, and optimal performance for business-critical applications.
Objectives
- Install and configure Oracle and SQL Server databases.
- Perform basic database administration tasks such as creating databases, managing users, and configuring storage.
- Manage and monitor database performance, using tools and techniques for tuning queries and optimizing resources.
- Implement security best practices for database access and data protection.
- Execute backup and recovery procedures to ensure data availability and disaster recovery.
- Apply advanced database administration techniques, including clustering, replication, and high availability solutions.
Audience
- Aspiring Database Administrators (DBAs)
- IT Professionals responsible for database management
- System Administrators looking to expand their database management skills
- Developers interested in learning database administration
- Anyone involved in managing Oracle or SQL Server environments
Pre- requisites
- Basic knowledge of databases and SQL
- Familiarity with operating systems (Windows and Linux/Unix)
Course Content
Day 1: Introduction to Database Administration and Installation
- Overview of Database Management Systems (DBMS)
- Introduction to Oracle Database and SQL Server
- Roles and Responsibilities of a DBA
- Database Architecture Overview (Oracle & SQL Server)
- Installation and Configuration
- System Requirements for Oracle and SQL Server
- Installing Oracle Database on Linux/Windows
- Installing SQL Server on Windows
- Post-installation Configuration and Database Initialization
- Hands-On Lab: Installing and Configuring Oracle and SQL Server
- Participants will install and configure both Oracle and SQL Server environments.
Day 2: Managing Database Instances and Users
- Database Management in Oracle
- Creating and Managing Oracle Instances
- Configuring the Oracle Listener
- Managing Oracle Users, Roles, and Privileges
- Database Management in SQL Server
- Configuring SQL Server Instances
- Managing Logins, Users, and Roles in SQL Server
- Security Best Practices: Authentication and Authorization
- Hands-On Lab: Creating and Managing Database Instances
- Participants will create databases, configure users, and manage permissions in both Oracle and SQL Server.
Day 3: Storage Management and Data Integrity
- Storage Management in Oracle
- Tablespaces and Datafiles
- Managing Redo Logs and Undo Segments
- Partitioning Tables and Indexes
- Storage Management in SQL Server
- Filegroups and Datafile Management
- Configuring TempDB for Optimal Performance
- Data Compression and Partitioning
- Ensuring Data Integrity
- Implementing Constraints (Primary Key, Foreign Key, Check)
- Understanding Transactions and Locking Mechanisms
- Using Flashback Technology (Oracle) and Point-in-Time Recovery (SQL Server)
- Hands-On Lab: Managing Storage and Data Integrity
- Participants will configure storage, manage tablespaces, and ensure data integrity using Oracle and SQL Server.
Day 4: Backup, Recovery, and High Availability
- Backup and Recovery in Oracle
- Using RMAN (Recovery Manager) for Backup and Recovery
- Performing Full, Incremental, and Differential Backups
- Data Recovery Techniques in Oracle
- Backup and Recovery in SQL Server
- Implementing Backup Strategies (Full, Differential, Transaction Log)
- Restoring SQL Server Databases
- Automating Backups and Restores
- High Availability Solutions
- Configuring Oracle Data Guard for High Availability
- Implementing SQL Server Failover Clustering and Always On Availability Groups
- Hands-On Lab: Backup, Recovery, and High Availability
- Participants will perform backup, recovery, and high availability configurations in both Oracle and SQL Server environments.
Day 5: Monitoring, Performance Tuning, and Advanced Topics
- Monitoring and Performance Tuning in Oracle
- Monitoring Database Performance with AWR and ADDM
- Optimizing Queries with Oracle Optimizer
- Tuning Memory and Storage Allocation
- Monitoring and Performance Tuning in SQL Server
- Using SQL Server Profiler and Performance Monitor
- Query Optimization with Execution Plans
- Indexing Strategies and Maintenance
- Advanced DBA Topics
- Implementing Replication in Oracle and SQL Server
- Configuring Oracle RAC (Real Application Clusters)
- Managing SQL Server Replication and Log Shipping
- Hands-On Lab: Monitoring and Performance Tuning
- Participants will monitor performance and optimize queries in Oracle and SQL Server databases.
