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Oracle Database Administration
course objective
After completing this course you should be able to:
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install, create and administrate an Oracle DB
configure the DB for an application
employ basic monitoring procedure
implement a backup and recovery procedure
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DBA Course Info
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Website
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Reference books
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http://331IT.wordpress.com/
Oracle Database 11g DBA Handbook
Beginning Oracle Database 11g Administration: From Novice to
Professional
DBA grades
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Evaluation 5%
Final lab 5%
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Outline
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Learn about Database administration
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Database administration
Database administrator
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Task, Role, Skills…
Identify the main DBA tools in the Oracle10g
software suite
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Database Administration
Managing the Data is crucial
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Database Administration
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Database Administration: A technical function that is
responsible for physical database design and for dealing with
technical issues such as security enforcement, database
performance, and backup and recovery
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Database Administration
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Database Administration
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Size and Role varies from company to company
DBA’s function is very dynamic
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Distributed Databases
Internet Databases
Object Oriented databases
Sophistication and Power of the DBMS packages
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DBA
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A database administrator (DBA) is a person
responsible for the design, implementation,
maintenance and repair of an organization's database.
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DBA tasks
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Install and upgrade the DBMS software on the
server
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Optimize database performance
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Create and maintain user accounts
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Monitor data storage space
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Start and shut down the database
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Perform backup and recovery operations
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DBA tasks
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Install and upgrade developer client utilities
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Deploy finished database applications to users
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Assist developers in designing and creating
database tables
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Assist developers in designing and creating form
and report components and integrated database
applications
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Assist in testing and debugging new applications
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Assist in training developers and users
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DBA Role
Liaison with:
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Management
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enterprise objectives
time constraints for development
budget constraints
future plans
organizational changes
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DBA Role
Liaison with:
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Users
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data requirements
application priorities
ownership of data
archiving requirements
documentation
response times
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DBA Role
Liaison with:
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Application Development Staff
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security/privacy controls
education/training
data integrity rules
housekeeping programs
information about the database
test plans etc.
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DBA Role
Liaison with:
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Operations Staff
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availability requirements
batch job priorities
security procedures
error recovery requirements
performance monitoring etc.
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DBA Role
Liaison with:
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Software Vendors
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Education/training needs
Hardware requirements
documentation
service support & maintenance
utilities etc.
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DBA Role
Liaison with:
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Hardware Vendors
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hardware capabilities
expansion capability
incompatibility with any existing
hardware
servicing requirements
training
equipment failure
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Knowledge and Skills
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DBAs :
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keep up with the complexities of database
technologies
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have well-developed interpersonal and
communication skills
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have an ability to understand data and how it
will be used
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possess good process management and
problem solving skills
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enjoy working within a team
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Knowledge and Skills
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DBAs :
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are customer focused
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enjoy troubleshooting
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are critical thinkers and can use logic and reason
to identify the strengths and weaknesses of
alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches
to problems
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are active listeners and can give full attention to
what people are saying and take the time to
understand the points being made
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DBAs possess good problem solving
skills
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DBA tools in the Oracle10g
Oracle10g
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The Oracle10g RDBMS software suite includes
everything you need to build/maintain a relational
DB
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The basic software:
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Runs the database engine
Manages the data storage for all information in the database
Provides tools to manage users, tables, data integrity, backups, and
basic data entry
Includes additional tools and utilities that help monitor the
performance and security of the database
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Overview of DBA Tools
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Many of these tools become integrated in:
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Tools give you a way to work on the database
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Central workspace
Enterprise Manager console
Database Control
Grid Control
In a Windows-style environment
You must also understand how to work directly
from the command line
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Tools for Administering an Oracle Database
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Oracle Universal Installer
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Database Configuration Assistant
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Database Upgrade Assistant
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Oracle Net Manager
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Oracle Net Configuration Assistant
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Oracle Enterprise Manager
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Server Control Utility
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SQL *Plus
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Recovery Manager
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Data Pump
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SQL *Loader
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References
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Database_administrator
http://www.acs.org.au/ictcareers/index.cfm?action=show&con
ID=200707200948211895
Oracle 10g Database Administrator: Implementation and
Administration
Modern Database Management
Database Administration
A Guide to Oracle 9i
Database Users & Administration
Oracle 11g Student Guide
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