Course : Oracle Database, operation

Versions 23ai to 12c

Practical course - 5d - 35h00 - Ref. OEX
Price : 3220 CHF E.T.

Oracle Database, operation

Versions 23ai to 12c



What you need to know to run Oracle's DBMS efficiently and securely. We'll help you master the main mechanisms, understand startup processes, associated logs, backup techniques, import/export, user management...


INTER
IN-HOUSE
CUSTOM

In person or remote class
Available in English on request

Ref. OEX
  5d - 35h00
3220 CHF E.T.




What you need to know to run Oracle's DBMS efficiently and securely. We'll help you master the main mechanisms, understand startup processes, associated logs, backup techniques, import/export, user management...


Teaching objectives
At the end of the training, the participant will be able to:
Discover Oracle database architecture
Identify the main activities involved in operating an Oracle database
Manage storage structures and network access
Stopping and starting a database
Manage user access
Backing up and restoring Oracle database data

Intended audience
IT professionals who want to ensure reliable, efficient Oracle operation.

Prerequisites
Good knowledge of Windows or Linux/Unix. Basic knowledge of SQL.

Practical details
Hands-on work
This highly practical course includes numerous exercises carried out in an Oracle environment under Unix.

Course schedule

1
Introduction

  • Oracle environment.
  • File types used. Valid processes. Tablespaces. Dictionary.
  • Operational tasks: instance monitoring, error message recovery, etc.
  • Tools required. SQL overview. Script validation.
  • Using SQL*Plus in operations. Recovering DB structures.

2
User concept

  • User characteristics. Retrieve login names, privileges and roles.
  • Unlock a user account. Stop a blocked connection. Lock monitoring.
  • Privileged users. SYS and SYSTEM.
  • Use of sysoper and sysdba groups.

3
Managing storage structures

  • OFA architecture.
  • Tablespaces. Find database storage structures and occupancy rates.
  • ROLLBACK/UNDO segments. Identify and monitor these segments.

4
Starting and stopping the database

  • Database reports. How to use the various reports.
  • Startup. Files used at startup. Problem detection. Automatic procedures.
  • Shutdown. Monitoring of established connections.

5
Network access

  • For server and clients. Enable SQL*Net/Net layer on server.
  • Configuration files. Startup scripts. Connection test.

6
Backups and restores

  • Types of backup. Cold database backup. Archive mode. Archive mode presence test.
  • Files to save for a hot backup. Hot backup.
  • Recovery of error messages during database activation.
  • Identify/restore corrupted files. RECOVER function.

7
Import/export and SQL*Loader functions

  • EXPORT to save a schema or database. Table loading.
  • Message files. Load processing. Constraints.

8
Oracle specificities and evolutions

  • Performance. Simplified maintenance. Security. Oracle Restart.
  • Data Recovery Advisor and RMAN enhancements. Database migration.


Customer reviews
5 / 5
Customer reviews are based on end-of-course evaluations. The score is calculated from all evaluations within the past year. Only reviews with a textual comment are displayed.
PHILIPPE D.
27/10/25
5 / 5

Very interesting course. Competent trainer but a lot of content to assimilate in 5 days.
JEAN-PHILIPPE C.
27/10/25
5 / 5

Xavier knows his subject perfectly and the course material is very comprehensive. There are some subjects that might have deserved a little more time, but overall it's a very good course and I'd recommend it.
FABIEN F.
27/10/25
5 / 5

Great content from start to finish.



Publication date : 03/25/2024


Dates and locations

Last places available
Guaranteed date, in person or remotely
Guaranteed session
From 22 to 26 June 2026
FR
Remote class
Registration
From 2 to 6 November 2026
FR
Remote class
Registration

REMOTE CLASS
2026 : 22 June, 2 Nov.