Overview

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Master the art of Oracle database tuning and optimization with this all-encompassing course. Designed for database administrators and IT professionals, this course offers a complete toolkit for enhancing database performance, ensuring reliability, and resolving complex bottlenecks. Gain in-depth knowledge of monitoring, diagnosing, and optimizing every aspect of Oracle databases, from CPU utilization to advanced storage configurations. The course begins by addressing critical performance challenges, including CPU bottlenecks and disk I/O optimization. Progress into advanced topics like maintaining in-production indexes, handling row migration and chaining, and diagnosing table fragmentation. Engage with powerful features like table compression and the In-Memory Column Store to boost data retrieval speeds. Learn to optimize database connections and leverage SQL Performance Analyzer for precise query tuning. Real-world scenarios and hands-on exercises solidify your expertise in cutting-edge tools such as Database Replay and EM Express, ensuring you can handle live performance challenges confidently. The final modules focus on Linux OS performance monitoring and SQL Performance Analyzer, empowering you to manage both database and system-level performance with ease. This course is ideal for intermediate to advanced learners with prior Oracle database knowledge. Whether you're a database administrator or an IT professional, this program equips you with the skills to maintain high-performance Oracle environments.

Syllabus

Detecting CPU Bottlenecks

In this module, we will explore the challenges associated with CPU bottlenecks in Oracle databases. By diving into theoretical and hands-on exercises, we will learn to diagnose performance issues, interpret CPU usage patterns, and implement effective solutions to ensure optimal database operations.

Tuning Disk IO Operations in Oracle Database

In this module, we will focus on optimizing disk I/O operations to enhance Oracle database efficiency. From foundational concepts to advanced methodologies, we will explore a wide array of strategies, tools, and practical exercises to ensure smooth database storage interactions.

Maintaining In-Production Indexes for Performance

In this module, we will learn the critical aspects of maintaining in-production indexes for performance. Through both theoretical insights and hands-on activities, we will master index analysis, reorganization, and maintenance strategies to keep databases running efficiently.

Handling Row Migration and Row Chaining

In this module, we will delve into the concepts of row migration and row chaining. We will learn to diagnose and resolve these issues while exploring advanced practices and real-world scenarios to ensure optimal database performance.

Diagnosing Table Fragmentation

In this module, we will uncover the fundamentals of diagnosing table fragmentation. Through theoretical exploration and hands-on exercises, we will learn to identify and address fragmentation, ensuring optimized data storage and performance.

Using Table Compression

In this module, we will explore table compression techniques to optimize storage and performance in Oracle databases. We will delve into compression methods, their practical applications, and hands-on exercises to solidify our understanding.

Introducing In-Memory Column Store

In this module, we will uncover the fundamentals of Oracle’s In-Memory Column Store. Through detailed explanations and hands-on exercises, we will learn how to configure and leverage this feature for rapid data processing and optimized performance.

Optimizing Database Connection

In this module, we will explore the optimization of database connections. From understanding essential concepts to implementing advanced tuning strategies, we will develop the skills to enhance connection reliability and performance.

Monitoring Oracle Database Performance Using EM Database Express

In this module, we will delve into Oracle EM Database Express to monitor and optimize database performance. Through practical demonstrations and hands-on activities, we will master its features for effective database tuning.

Monitoring OS Performance Using Linux Utilities

In this module, we will explore the role of Linux utilities in monitoring and enhancing OS performance. We will focus on practical tools and techniques, including OSWatcher Black Box, to ensure a stable and efficient Oracle database environment.

Using SQL Performance Analyzer

In this module, we will explore the SQL Performance Analyzer as a powerful tool for performance optimization. Through practical examples and advanced insights, we will gain expertise in enhancing SQL statement efficiency.

Using Database Replay

In this module, we will harness the power of Database Replay to simulate real-world database scenarios. By recording and analyzing workloads, we will learn to optimize performance and validate changes effectively.