Oracle Database 12cR2, 18c And 19c New Features For Administrators in Teesside

Oracle Database 12cR2, 18c and 19c New Features for Administrators​ Course Outline

Module 1: Oracle Database Multitenant Architecture Overview

• Oracle Database 12cR2 Architecture Overview
• An Overview of a Container Database (CDB)
• Benefits of Multitenant Architecture
• Root Container
• Pluggable Database Containers
• Structure of the Root Container
• Structure of a Pluggable Database (PDB)
• CDB_xxx and DBA_xxx Views

Module 2: Install the Oracle 12c or 18c Database Software

• Oracle 12 c Installation
• System Requirements and OS Prerequisites
• Set Environment Variables
• Set Permissions to Run Root Configuration Scripts Automatically
• 19c Automated Installation, Configuration
• Install the Oracle Database Software with the Oracle Universal Installer
• Silent Mode Installation
• 19c Image Based Client Installation
• Database Software Deinstallation

Module 3: Create a Database with the Database Configuration Assistant (DBCA)

• Select a CDB or Non-CDB Database
• Create a Database with the DBCA
• Read Only Oracle Homes in Oracle Database 18c/19c

Module 4: Preparation for Upgrade to Oracle Database 18c/19c

• Methods Used to Perform an Upgrade
• Direct Upgrade Supported Releases
• Upgrade Process Overview
• Rolling Upgrade
• Methods of Data Migration
• 19c Simplified Upgrade with Auto Upgrade
• Backup the Database
• Create an Upgrade Test Plan
• Carry out Performance Testing
• Run the Pre-Upgrade Information Tool

Module 5: Perform Upgrades to Oracle Database 18c/19c

• Upgrading to Oracle Database 18c/19c
• Manual Upgrade of an Oracle 12cR1 Database
• Execute Preupgrade.jar
• Upgrade a Database with the Database Upgrade Assistant (DBUA)
• Post Upgrade Checks
• Deprecated Database Features and Parameters
• Common Installation Errors
• Check the /etc/Oratab File
• Check the Database Version
• Enterprise Manager Express Configuration
• Post Upgrade Tasks After a Manual Upgrade
• Migrate to Unified Auditing

Module 6: Migrate Data with Data Pump

• Introduction to Migrate Data with Data Pump
• Transport a Database
• Import Data Using a Data Pump Network Link

Module 7: Enhancements to Database Auditing

• Use Mixed Mode Auditing or Migrate to Pure Unified Auditing
• Audit Top Level User Activities in 19c
• Use Oracle Data Pump to Export and Import the Unified Audit Trail

Module 8: Enhancements to Privileges and Profiles

• Automatically Lock Inactive Accounts
• Schema Only Accounts from 18c
• 19c Privilege Analysis with an Enterprise Edition License
• Create, Start, and Stop Privilege Captures
• Query the DBA_PRIV_CAPTURES View
• Execute the Invokers Rights Privilege with the Inherit Privilege
• Control Definer's Rights Privileges for Database Links

Module 9: New RMAN Features

• 12.2 RMAN Syntax Enhancements
• Enhanced Table Point in Time Recovery from 12.2
• Enhanced REPAIR FAILURE Command
• Table or Partition Recovery Enhancements from 12.2
• Recover a Database after Missing Redo Logs Found
• Simplified Duplicate a Database using TDE

Module 10: Miscellaneous New Features

• Cancel a SQL Statement in a Session from 18c
• Use Private Temporary Tables from 18c
• Miscellaneous Data Redaction Enhancements
• 12.2 INMEMORY_SIZE Parameter
• 12.2 INMEMORY Enhancements

Module 11: SQL and PL/SQL Enhancements

• SQL*Plus Enhancements
• login.sql File
• SQL*Plus Command Line History
• SQL*Plus Performance Settings Options
• SQLcl Command Line Interface
• Longer Object Names
• Globalisation Support at Table and Column Level
• Markup CSV
• New Approximate Functions
• LISTAGG DISTINCT from Oracle 19c
• Remove Duplicates from LISTAGG Results Using DISTINCT
• DBMS_SESSION.SLEEP Replaces DBMS_LOCK.SLEEP from 18c
• Real Time Materialised View Enhancements
• PL/SQL Enhancements
• PL/SQL Scope Enhancements
• Deprecate Pragma for PL/SQL
• Code Coverage Using DBMS_PLSQL_CODE_COVERAGE
• Package White Lists Enhancements

Module 12: Performance Tuning New Features

• Overview of Performance Tuning New Features
• Adaptive Query Optimisation Enhancements
• Optimiser Statistics Advisor Rules, Findings, Recommendations, and Actions
• Expression Statistics Store
• Enhancements to the SQL Performance Analyser
• Configure the Automate SPM Evolve Advisor Task to Run Hourly
• Automatic Resolution of SQL Plan Regression
• Scalable Sequences

Module 13: Big Data and Data Warehouse New Features

• Reduce Cursor Invalidations for DDLs
• Automatic Indexing in 19c with DBMS_AUTO_INDEX
• Real Time Statistics Gathering During DML Operations
• Advanced Index Compression
• Automatic SQL Plan Management
• SQL Statements Terminated by the Resource Manager Quarantined
• COUNT(DISTINCT) Rollup
• Polymorphic Tables Enhancements

Module 14: Partitioning Enhancements

• New Oracle Partitioning Strategies in 12.2
• Automatic List Partitioning
• Multiple Column List Partitioning
• Multiple Column with Automatic List Partitioning
• Interval Sub-Partitioning
• Filter Data During Partition Maintenance Operations
• Convert a Non-Partitioned Table to a Partitioned Table
• Read Only Partitions
• Defer Segment Creation for Sub-Partitioning
• Online MERGE PARTITION and MERGE SUBPARTITION in 18c
• Hybrid Partitioned Tables - Integrate Internal and External Partitions

Module 15: Data Pump Enhancements

• Data Pump Parallel Import and Export of Metadata
• Usage of Wildcards in TRANSPORT_DATAFILES
• New Substitution Variables for Filenames
• Parameter File Contents Written to the Log File
• REMAP_DIRECTORY Parameter
• DATA_OPTIONS Parameter Changes
• Miscellaneous New Data Pump Features

Module 16: SQL*Loader and External Table Enhancements

• In-Memory External Tables
• External MODIFY Clause
• Load XML Documents with the XML TAG Clause

Module 17: Database Diagnostic New Features

• TFA Collector
• Install the TFA Collector
• Manage the TFA Daemon
• Quarantined Objects

Module 18: Data Guard New Features

• 12.2 Data Guard New Features
• Create Scripts with the Broker DGMGRL Command Line Interface
• Automatic Password File Management
• Simple Repair of No Logging Operations
• Active Data Guard Redirection
• Automatically Replicate Restore Points from Primary to Standby
• New Broker VALIDATE Commands
• 19c Data Guard New Features
• Export the Broker Configuration File
• Observe Only Mode to Test Fast Start Failover
• Dynamically Change Fast Start Failover Target Using the Data Guard Broker
• Enhanced Control of Alternative Destinations
• New Broker Commands
• Use RMAN and Enterprise Manager to Create Far Sync Instances
• Multi-Instance Redo Apply
• Keep Buffer Cache at Role Change
• 18c Data Guard New Features

Module 19: Active Data Guard New Features

• 12.2 Active Data Guard New Features
• Use all Standby Instances to Apply Redo
• Data Guard Broker Support for DBMS_ROLLING Upgrades
• Generating AWR Report from Active Dataguard
• Control Login Attempts
• New RECOVER STANDBY DATABASE FROM SERVICE
• Execute DML
• Create Global Temporary Tables

Module 20: Transparent Sensitive Data Protection

• Use Cases for TSDP Policies
• TSDP with Unified Auditing
• TSDP with Fine-Grained Auditing
• Create a TSDP Policy with TDE Column Encryption
• TDE Column Encryption Encrypt Clause Settings Used with TSDP Policies
• TSDP Data Dictionary Views

Module 21: Application Continuity Enhancements

• Server Draining Prior to Stopping or Relocating Services
• Oracle Database Recognition of Request Boundaries
• Transparent Application Continuity
• Application Continuity for Java

Who should attend this Oracle Database 12cR2, 18c and 19c New Features for Administrators Course?

The Oracle Database 12cR2, 18c, and 19c New Features for Administrators Course is designed for individuals who have a background or role in Oracle Database Administration and Management. This Oracle Training Course can benefit a wide range of professionals, including:

• Database Administrators (DBAs)
• System Administrators
• Database Developers
• IT Managers and Decision Makers
• Technical Consultants
• Database Architects
• Data Analysts

Prerequisites of the Oracle Database 12cR2, 18c and 19c New Features for Administrators Course

There are no formal prerequisites for attending the Oracle Database 12cR2, 18c and 19c New Features for Administrators Course.

Oracle Database 12cR2, 18c and 19c New Features for Administrators Course Overview

This Oracle Database Course focuses on the new features introduced in Oracle Database 12cR2, 18c, and 19c, empowering Database Administrators to manage and optimise their database environments effectively. It covers critical concepts such as multitenant architecture, container databases, enhanced auditing, privilege analysis, data redaction, performance tuning, and Big Data and Data Warehousing enhancements.

Proficiency in Oracle Database 12cR2, 18c, and 19c is essential for Database Administrators responsible for managing and maintaining Oracle database environments. This training is designed for experienced Oracle Database Administrators who want hands-on experience with the latest features and enhancements.

This intensive 3-day Oracle Certification Training explains data redaction and data encryption enhancements. Delegates will acquire knowledge of performance tuning, data pump, SQL*Loader, and external tables. They will also learn about SQL tuning enhancements using the optimiser statistics advisor and SQL join processing. This training also describes data guard, active data guard, and the broker. Furthermore, they will learn how to use the in-memory column to store new features for increasing SQL performance.

Course Objectives

• To understand the concepts of multitenant architecture and container databases
• To implement and manage Oracle Database 12cR2, 18c, and 19c features
• To configure and utilise enhanced auditing and privilege analysis features
• To protect sensitive data using data redaction and encryption enhancements
• To leverage Big Data and Data Warehousing enhancements for advanced analytics
• To troubleshoot and diagnose database issues using Oracle Database 12cR2, 18c, and 19c tools
• To implement disaster recovery and high availability solutions using Oracle Data Guard

Upon completion of the Oracle Database 12cR2, 18c, and 19c New Features for Administrators Course, delegates will gain a comprehensive understanding of the latest features and enhancements in Oracle Database versions, enabling them to efficiently leverage these advancements in their database management tasks.

What’s included in this Oracle Database 12cR2, 18c and 19c New Features for Administrators Course?

• World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors  
• Oracle Database 12cR2, 18c and 19c New Features for Administrators Certificate
• Digital Delegate Pack