Migrating RAC Database to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Course Overview

To ensure a productive and successful learning experience in the "Migrating RAC Database to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure" course, participants should meet the following minimum prerequisites:

• Basic understanding of Oracle Database concepts and architecture.
• Familiarity with Real Application Clusters (RAC) setup and configuration.
• Experience with Oracle Database administration, including backup and recovery procedures.
• Working knowledge of Oracle Data Guard for database replication and failover processes.
• Comfortable with using Oracle Data Pump for export and import operations.
• Knowledge of networking concepts, including Virtual Cloud Networks (VCN) within cloud environments.
• Familiarity with cloud computing concepts, particularly with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) services and deployment models.
• Ability to use command-line interfaces (CLI) and execute basic shell scripting.
• Understanding of disaster recovery strategies and how they apply to Oracle Database environments.

These prerequisites are designed to ensure that learners have the foundational knowledge required to effectively engage with the course content and fully benefit from the training. With this foundation, students will be better equipped to understand the migration strategies, prepare the necessary systems, and implement the migration of a RAC database to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.

Target Audience for Migrating RAC Database to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure

This course offers a deep dive into migrating RAC databases to Oracle Cloud, ideal for IT professionals involved in database management and cloud migration.

• Database Administrators
• Cloud Solutions Architects
• Oracle Database Specialists
• IT Infrastructure Managers
• Database Migration Consultants
• Oracle RAC Experts
• Cloud Infrastructure Engineers
• Data Center Technicians
• Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Administrators
• System Integrators specializing in Oracle technologies
• IT Professionals preparing for Oracle Cloud certifications

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Migrating RAC Database to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure?

Introduction to Learning Outcomes:

Gain in-depth knowledge on how to migrate RAC databases to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, covering strategies, preparation, Data Pump, backup methods, Data Guard, and GoldenGate for minimal downtime.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

• Understand the prerequisites and create an effective roadmap for RAC database migration to OCI.
• Analyze the source environment and decide on the most suitable migration strategy for your Oracle RAC setup.
• Learn to prepare both source and target systems, including the creation of a Virtual Cloud Network (VCN) and deployment of a 2-Node RAC VM DB System on OCI.
• Master the use of Oracle Data Pump for migrating databases to OCI, including compatibility considerations and troubleshooting connection issues.
• Implement migration using cloud backup solutions, learn to install the Oracle Database Backup Module, and manage backups to Object Storage.
• Utilize Oracle Data Guard for migration, configure standby databases, and ensure connectivity between on-premises and OCI environments.
• Explore Hybrid Data Guard strategies for disaster recovery and perform switchover operations to a physical standby on OCI.
• Execute near-zero downtime migrations using Oracle GoldenGate, setting up real-time data replication between on-premises and cloud-based RAC databases.
• Monitor and validate the migration process to ensure data integrity and system performance post-migration.
• Develop the ability to troubleshoot common issues that may arise during the migration of a RAC database to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.