1. Oracle Database Administration

2. course objective After completing this course you should be able to:
administrate an Oracle DB
configure the DB for an application
employ basic monitoring procedure
implement a backup and recovery procedure
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3. DBA Course Info Website Reference books DBA grades
Reference books
Oracle Database 11g DBA Handbook
Beginning Oracle Database 11g Administration: From Novice to Professional
DBA grades
Evaluation 5%
Final lab 5%
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4. Outline Learn about Database administration
Database administrator
Task, Role, Skills…
Identify the main DBA tools in the Oracle10g software suite
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5. Database Administration

6. Managing the Data is crucial
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7. Database Administration
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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8. Database Administration
Size and Role varies from company to company
DBA’s function is very dynamic
Distributed Databases
Internet Databases
Object Oriented databases
Sophistication and Power of the DBMS packages
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9. DBA
A database administrator (DBA) is a person responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance and repair of an organization's database.
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10. DBA tasks Install and upgrade the DBMS software on the server
Optimize database performance
Create and maintain user accounts
Monitor data storage space
Start and shut down the database
Perform backup and recovery operations
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11. DBA tasks Install and upgrade developer client utilities
Deploy finished database applications to users
Assist developers in designing and creating database tables
Assist developers in designing and creating form and report components and integrated database applications
Assist in testing and debugging new applications
Assist in training developers and users
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12. DBA Role Liaison with: Management enterprise objectives
time constraints for development
budget constraints
future plans
organizational changes
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13. DBA Role Liaison with: Users data requirements application priorities
ownership of data
archiving requirements
documentation
response times
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14. DBA Role Liaison with: Application Development Staff
security/privacy controls
education/training
data integrity rules
housekeeping programs
information about the database
test plans etc.
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15. DBA Role Liaison with: Operations Staff availability requirements
batch job priorities
security procedures
error recovery requirements
performance monitoring etc.
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16. DBA Role Liaison with: Software Vendors Education/training needs
Hardware requirements
documentation
service support & maintenance
utilities etc.
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17. DBA Role Liaison with: Hardware Vendors hardware capabilities
expansion capability
incompatibility with any existing hardware
servicing requirements
training
equipment failure
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18. Knowledge and Skills DBAs :
keep up with the complexities of database technologies
have well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
have an ability to understand data and how it will be used
possess good process management and problem solving skills
enjoy working within a team
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19. Knowledge and Skills DBAs : are customer focused enjoy troubleshooting
are critical thinkers and can use logic and reason to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
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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20. DBAs possess good problem solving skills
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21. DBA tools in the Oracle10g

22. Oracle10g
The Oracle10g RDBMS software suite includes everything you need to build/maintain a relational DB
The basic software:
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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23. Overview of DBA Tools Many of these tools become integrated in:
Central workspace
Enterprise Manager console
Database Control
Grid Control
Tools give you a way to work on the database
In a Windows-style environment
You must also understand how to work directly from the command line
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24. Tools for Administering an Oracle Database
Oracle Universal Installer
Database Configuration Assistant
Database Upgrade Assistant
Oracle Net Manager
Oracle Net Configuration Assistant
Oracle Enterprise Manager
Server Control Utility
SQL *Plus
Recovery Manager
Data Pump
SQL *Loader
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25. References http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Database_administrator
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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