Master Oracle Database with Enhanced Tracking & Interactive Features
Introduction to Oracle Database architecture, instance management, and core concepts including memory structures, processes, and storage.
Learn Entity-Relationship Diagrams (ERD), normalization (1NF-5NF), denormalization strategies, and database design patterns.
Master Data Definition Language (CREATE, ALTER, DROP) and Data Manipulation Language (INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE) with transactions and COMMIT/ROLLBACK.
Work with JSON, XML, LOB (CLOB/BLOB), Collections (VARRAY, Nested Tables), and user-defined types for complex data structures.
Learn SELECT statements, WHERE clauses, ORDER BY, and all types of JOINs (INNER, LEFT, RIGHT, FULL, CROSS).
Master subqueries (scalar, row, table), correlated subqueries, and Common Table Expressions (WITH clause) for complex queries.
Use aggregate functions (SUM, AVG, COUNT, MAX, MIN), GROUP BY, HAVING, ROLLUP, CUBE, and GROUPING SETS for data analysis.
Advanced analytical functions including ROW_NUMBER, RANK, DENSE_RANK, LEAD, LAG, and window frames (ROWS/RANGE).
Introduction to PL/SQL blocks, variables, data types, control structures (IF, CASE, LOOP), and exception handling.
Create and manage stored procedures, functions, packages, and understand parameter modes (IN, OUT, IN OUT).
Database triggers (BEFORE, AFTER, INSTEAD OF), DDL triggers, system triggers, and compound triggers for automation.
Schedule automated tasks using Oracle Scheduler, DBMS_SCHEDULER, job chains, and event-based scheduling.
Create users, roles, privileges (GRANT/REVOKE), profiles, password policies, and implement fine-grained access control.
Create and manage B-tree, bitmap, function-based indexes, understand index usage, and optimize query performance.
Analyze execution plans (EXPLAIN PLAN), use DBMS_XPLAN, optimizer hints, statistics, and advanced tuning techniques.
Monitor database performance using AWR reports, ASH (Active Session History), ADDM (Automatic Database Diagnostic Monitor), and v$ views.
Implement backup strategies using RMAN, perform full/incremental backups, recovery procedures, and point-in-time recovery.
Manage tablespaces, data files, temp files, undo tablespaces, ASM (Automatic Storage Management), and space allocation.
Master Oracle Data Pump (expdp/impdp), External Tables, SQL*Loader, and data migration strategies for large datasets.
Implement table and index partitioning (range, list, hash, composite) for managing large tables and improving query performance.
Understand Container Databases (CDB) and Pluggable Databases (PDB), create/clone PDBs, and manage multitenant environments.
Implement Oracle Data Guard for disaster recovery, Real Application Clusters (RAC) for high availability and scalability.
Implement Oracle Streams, Advanced Queuing (AQ), and event-driven architectures for real-time data processing.
Introduction to Oracle Cloud, OCI console, networking, security, and cloud database services overview.
Deploy and manage Autonomous Database, automated operations, cloud migration strategies, and hybrid architectures.
Prepare for OCA/OCP certifications with exam topics, practice questions, study strategies, and certification paths.
Build a comprehensive employee database with departments, salaries, and performance tracking using DDL, DML, and basic queries.
Create analytical queries using subqueries, CTEs, and window functions to generate sales reports and KPIs.
Develop PL/SQL procedures, functions, and triggers to automate business processes and maintain data integrity.
Manage user accounts, implement security policies, optimize performance, and establish backup/recovery strategies.
Design and implement advanced architecture including partitioning, multitenant setup, high availability, and real-time messaging.
Plan and execute migration to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and deploy Autonomous Database.
Complete API reference, guides, and tutorials for all Oracle Database versions and features.
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