Oracle Database 10g Managing Oracle on Linux for DBAs Course Overview
The
Oracle Database 10g Managing Oracle on Linux for DBAs training course is designed to give delegates practical experience in deploying an Oracle 10g Database on Linux.
Skills Gained
The delegates will practise:
- Configuring Linux for an Oracle Database Installation
- Viewing and installing packages on a Linux system
- Monitoring memory, CPU and I/O activity and performance
- Identifying the different kernels and memory models available for Linux
- Creating a database and listener
- Customizing a database to utilize Linux features
- Implementing storage options for an Oracle database on Linux
- Enabling a large SGA
- Tuning an Oracle Database on Linux
- Debugging database errors specific to Linux
Who will the Course Benefit?
The
Oracle Database 10g Managing Oracle on Linux for DBAs course will benefit Database Administrators who need to deploy an Oracle Database in a Linux environment.
Course Objectives
The
Oracle Database 10g Managing Oracle on Linux for DBAs course provides the skills needed to query optimally configure the Linux operating system, install the Oracle Database software and configure an Oracle database.
Examinations
The
Oracle Database 10g Managing Oracle on Linux for DBAs course covers the major topics required for the Oracle examination
1Z0-046: Oracle Database 10g: Managing Oracle on Linux for DBAs.
Before taking any exam, ensure you have the recommended experience. The Oracle website lists all exam requirements and these are updated regularly.
Exams are not included as part of the course.
Requirements
There are no formal pre-requisites to attend the
Oracle Database 10g Managing Oracle on Linux for DBAs course. A working knowledge of Oracle Database Administration and a working knowledge of the UNIX operating system is required.
Follow-On Courses
- Oracle Database 10g DBA Performance & Tuning
- Oracle Database 10g Release 2 Data Guard
NOTE: Course technical content is subject to change without notice.
Oracle Database 10g Managing Oracle on Linux for DBAs Training Course
Course Contents - DAY 1
Course Introduction
- Administration and Course Materials
- Course Structure and Agenda
- Delegate and Trainer Introductions
Session 1: A REVIEW OF LINUX BASICS
- Linux Overview
- Kernel Version Information
- Common Linux Commands
- The Linux Directory Structure
- Linux Utilities and Directories
- Navigating the File System
- The Linux Server Interface
- Linux Web Server Utilities
- Processes and Threads
- Devices
- Filesystems
- The Virtual File System
- Bash Shell Scripting
Session 2: CONFIGURE LINUX FOR ORACLE
- Kernel Configuration Parameters
- Set Shared Memory Parameters
- Set Semaphore Parameters
- Manage Packages
- Configure the ASM Library Driver
- Configure the X Window System
- Create Oracle Users and Groups on Linux
Session 3: INSTALL ORACLE ON LINUX
- Storage Requirements
- File System Security
- Set Environment Variables
- Create Oracle Directories
- Manage Multiple Versions of Oracle Software
- Pre Installation Procedures for Linux
- The Oracle Universal Installer
- The Installation Process
- Post Installation Procedures for Linux
- Testing and Validation of the Installation
Session 4: MANAGE STORAGE ON LINUX
- Storage Requirements
- Certified and Supported File Systems
- Disk Partitioning
- Automatic Storage Management
Session 5: AUTOMATIC STORAGE MANAGEMENT OVERVIEW
- Overview of ASM
- ASMLib
- Configure Disks for ASM
- Create an ASM Instance
- ASM Best Practices
Session 6: CREATE THE DATABASE
- Select the Storage Mechanism
- Assign ASM Disk Groups in the Database
- dbca Log Files
- Installation Log Files
- Instance Dump Files
- Background Processes
- Server Processes
- Process Hierarchy
Oracle Database 10g Managing Oracle on Linux for DBAs Training Course
Course Contents - DAY 2
Session 7: AUTOMATE ORACLE ON LINUX
- Linux Startup Sequence
- Linux Runlevels
- Database Startup and Shutdown
- Administrative Scripts
- Manage Services with chkconfig
- Automate Jobs
- Server Parameter File
Session 8: MANAGE MEMORY
- Configure Swap Space
- Evaluate the Memory Usage
- Implement Hugepages on 32-bit Linux
- Enlarge the SGA
Session 9: OPTIMIZE ORACLE ON LINUX
- Measure CPU Activity and Reduce Bottlenecks
- Tune Memory
- Measure Memory with sar
- Monitor and Tune Disk I/O
- Use iostat
- Reduce I/O Bottlenecks
- The System Activity Recorder
- Tune Linux and Oracle for Network Performance
Session 10: ADDITIONAL TIPS FOR DBAS
- Create Shell Scripts to Simplify DBA Tasks
- Add Command History to SQL*Plus
- Change Access Rights on Files with SETUID and SETGID
- Server and Background Processes
Session 11: DEBUG ORACLE ON LINUX
- OS Watcher
- The Remote Diagnostic Agent
- Trace Processes with strace
- Deal with ORA-600 Errors
- Deal with ORA-7445 Errors
