Oracle Database 19c: Performance Management and Tuning Course Overview

To ensure a successful learning experience in the Oracle Database 19c: Performance Management and Tuning course, participants should meet the following minimum prerequisites:

• Basic knowledge of Oracle Database architecture and components.
• Familiarity with Oracle Database management and maintenance tasks.
• Understanding of SQL and experience with writing and tuning SQL queries.
• Prior experience working with Oracle Database, preferably as a DBA or in a role that involves database support or administration.
• Knowledge of database concepts such as tablespaces, schemas, and data files.
• Comfortable with using command-line interfaces and tools like SQL*Plus or SQL Developer.

These prerequisites are designed to provide a foundation that will allow you to fully engage with the course material and practical exercises. They are not intended to be barriers for entry but rather to ensure that you can keep pace with the course and achieve the learning objectives effectively.

Target Audience for Oracle Database 19c: Performance Management and Tuning

1. The Oracle Database 19c: Performance Management and Tuning course is designed for IT professionals focused on database optimization and efficiency.

   
   

2. Target audience for the course includes:

   
   

• Database Administrators
• Performance Analysts
• Database Architects
• IT Managers overseeing database environments
• Technical Consultants specializing in Oracle solutions
• System Analysts and Designers
• Data Warehouse Administrators
• Oracle Developers seeking performance tuning skills
• Support Engineers working with Oracle Database systems
• Database Designers concerned with system performance

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Oracle Database 19c: Performance Management and Tuning?

Introduction to Course Learning Outcomes

Gain expertise in Oracle Database 19c performance tuning and management, mastering diagnostic tools, optimization techniques, and real-world tuning strategies.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

• Defining Performance Issues:

  • Identify and scope database performance problems.
  • Understand the phases of the tuning lifecycle.

• Diagnostic Tools and Techniques:

  • Utilize the Time Model to pinpoint performance bottlenecks.
  • Analyze performance using statistics and wait events.
  • Interpret log and trace files for detailed performance insights.

• Performance Monitoring and Analysis:

  • Leverage Enterprise Manager Cloud Control and SQL Developer for ongoing performance monitoring.
  • Employ Statspack and Automatic Workload Repository (AWR) for performance data analysis.
  • Use Automatic Database Diagnostic Monitor (ADDM) to evaluate and resolve performance issues.

• Performance Improvement Strategies:

  • Implement and manage baselines and alerts for proactive performance tuning.
  • Conduct first fault system analysis using Active Session History (ASH) data.
  • Utilize Emergency Monitoring and Real-Time ADDM for immediate performance troubleshooting.

• SQL Tuning:

  • Understand the SQL statement processing framework.
  • Maintain indexes and tables efficiently, including advanced indexing and segment shrinking.
  • Optimize query performance through a deep understanding of the Query Optimizer and execution plans.

• Optimizer Statistics and SQL Tuning:

  • Manage optimizer statistics and employ extended statistics for complex data relationships.
  • Apply automatic SQL tuning features and SQL Plan Management to maintain optimal execution plans.

• Advisors and Testing:

  • Utilize SQL Tuning Advisor, SQL Access Advisor, and real application testing components to improve SQL performance.
  • Assess the impact of system changes with SQL Performance Analyzer and Database Replay.

• Memory and Resource Management:

  • Optimize shared pool, buffer cache, PGA, and temporary space performance.
  • Configure and use Automatic Shared Memory Management and the In-Memory Column Store feature for fast data access.

The course aims to provide students with the practical skills and knowledge needed to effectively manage and tune Oracle Database 19c environments, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.