Oracle Database 11g Administration I: Prep for OCA Exam 1Z0-052:
35-Hour Online Class and Hands-On Workshop (or 5-Day On-Site)
Learn how to install, create and administer an Oracle 11g database. You will learn all the topics required to pass the Oracle OCA Exam 1Z0-052, including database architecture, installation, database creation, security, backup and recovery and much, much more. Become Oracle OCA Certified! 11g Release 2 Features are included.
Benefits of SkillBuilders 11g Administration course:
- $750 less than Oracle University! (compare to Oracle University Oracle Database 11g: Administration Workshop I)
- Tips and Best Practices from an Industry Expert
- One-to-one communication with your instructor!
- Hands-on workshops for all lessons with solutions
- Free 733 page Oracle Press Administration I Exam Guide book and CD
- Free practice exams
Instructor: Geoffrey Wiland (more about this instructor)
Cost: $2,250
Upcoming Class Schedule
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Enrollment includes:
- 733 page coursebook (hardcopy)
- Headset
- Workshop solutions and sample code
- Review recordings of your class sessions online, any time*what is this?
- Certificate of Completion what is this?
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee what is this?
- Bring a colleague and receive a $25 Amazon.com gift certificate what is this?
You will learn all topics needed for the OCA Exam 1Z0-052 including:
Introduction to Oracle Server Technologies
- Position the Oracle Product Family
- Explain Relational Structures
- Understand the SQL Language
- Appreciate the DBA’s Role
Exploring the Database Architecture
- Describe the Single-Instance Architecture
- Explain the Memory Structures
- Describe the Process Structures
- Summarize the Storage Structures
Preparing the Database Environment
- Identify the Tools for Administering an Oracle Database
- Plan an Oracle Database Installation
- Install the Oracle Software by Using the Oracle Universal Installer (OUI)
Creating an Oracle Database
- Create a Database by Using the Database Configuration Assistant
Managing the Oracle Instance
- Describe the Stages of Database Startup and Shutdown
- Set Database Initialization Parameters
- Use the Alert Log and Trace Files
- Use Data Dictionary and Dynamic Performance Views
Configuring the Oracle Network Environment
- Configure and Manage the Oracle Network
- Use the Oracle Shared Server Architecture
Managing Database Storage Structures
- Understand Tablespaces and Datafiles
- Create and Manage Tablespaces
- Manage Space in Tablespaces
Administering User Security
- Create and Manage Database User Accounts
- Grant and Revoke Privileges
- Create and Manage Roles
- Create and Manage Profiles
Managing Schema Objects
- Create and Modify Tables
- Manage Constraints
- Create Indexes
- Create and Use Temporary Tables
Managing Data and Concurrency
- Manage Data Using DML
- Identify and Administer PL/SQL Objects
- Monitor and Resolve Locking Conflicts
Managing UndData
- Explain the Purpose of Undo
- Understand How Transactions Generate Undo
- Manage Undo
Implementing Oracle Database Security
- Database Security and Principle of Least Privilege
- Work with Standard Database Auditing
Database Maintenance
- Use and Manage Optimizer Statistics
- Use and Manage the Automatic Workload Repository
- Use the Advisory Framework
- Manage Alerts and Thresholds
Performance Management
- Use Automatic Memory Management
- Use Memory Advisors
- Troubleshoot Invalid and Unusable Objects
Backup and Recovery Concepts
- Identify the Types of Failure That Can Occur in an Oracle Database
- Describe Ways to Tune Instance Recovery
- Identify the Importance of Checkpoints, Redo Log Files, and Archived Log Files
- Overview of Flash Recovery Area
- Configure ARCHIVELOG Mode
Performing Database Backups
- Create Consistent Database Backups
- Back Up Your Database Without Shutting It Down
- Create Incremental Backups
- Automate Database Backups
- Manage Backups, View Backup Reports, and Monitor the Flash Recovery Area
Performing Database Recovery
- Overview of Data Recovery Advisor
- Use Data Recovery Advisor tPerform Recovery (Control File, RedLog File, and Data File)
Moving Data
- Describe and Use Methods tMove Data (Directory Objects, SQL*Loader, External Tables)
- Explain the General Architecture of Oracle Data Pump
- Use Data Pump Export and Import tMove Data Between Oracle Databases
Intelligent Infrastructure Enhancements
- Use the Enterprise Manager Support Workbench
- Manage Patches
You must have a working knowledge of Oracle and SQL to successfully master the information in this course. Knowledge of SQL*Plus, SQL Developer, or another similar Oracle development tool is also needed. You can obtain this training in SkillBuilders’ classes Introduction to Oracle and SQL or Oracle Database 11g SQL Fundamentals I: Preparation for the OCA Exam 1Z0-051.
Fantastic instructor and class!
Online was convenient...Geoff is a great instructor
I liked that the instructor answered all my questions, even during workshop - online!

