ADMINISTRATOR CERTIFIED ASSOCIATE

ADMINISTRATOR CERTIFIED ASSOCIATE

OCA: ORACLE DATABASE 12C ADMINISTRATOR CERTIFIED ASSOCIATE Course Description 180 Hours/12 Months/Mentor Supported The process of becoming Oracle Database certified broadens your knowledge and skills by exposing you to a wide array of important database features, functions and tasks. The training course teaches students how to master the skills associated with becoming Oracle (OCA) Certified. Students will become more valuable to their current and/or future potential employer. Earning this in demand certification will expand your job opportunities, support job stability and speed up your career. The Oracle Database 12c Administrator Certification ensures that as database professionals you have a strong foundation and expertise in the industry s most advanced database management system, Oracle 12c. Our training course prepares you for Oracle s certification exams, IZ0-061 and IZ0-062. This student training will include topics such as how to install and maintain an Oracle database, cloud computing, how to create an operational database and properly manage the various structures in an effective and efficient manner including performance monitoring, database security, user management, and backup/recovery techniques. Students will also learn skills required for working with SQL, including how to use the advanced features of SQL in order to query and manipulate data within the database, control privileges at the object and system level, and use advanced querying and reporting techniques. Prerequisite(s): Candidates can prepare for the exams by taking this training; no other prerequisites are required by Oracle. Outcomes By the end of this course, students will be able to: Identify the fundamentals of a Relational Database Management System, SQL and single row functions Recognise the architectural components of the Oracle Database as well as how to manipulate data Recall how to create an Oracle Database and how to manage storage and space List how to implement security and auditing functions as well as how to manage database performance Recognise how to use the back-up recovery system, how to perform and upgrade and how to configure grid infrastructure Materials All materials are included in this course. 1

Course Content OCA: Oracle Database 12c Administrator Certified Associate Module 1 Introducing Oracle Database 12c RDBMS and SQL Relational Database Management Systems Oracle Database 12c Implementation Familiarizing SQL* Plus SQL Fundamentals Oracle Datatypes Operators and Literals Writing Sample Queries Filtering and Sorting Rows Accepting Values at Runtime OCA: Oracle Database 12c Administrator Certified Associate Module 2 Using Single-Row Functions Single-Row Function Fundamentals Functions for NULL Handling Single-Row Character Functions Single-Row Numeric Functions Single-Row Date Functions Single-Row Conversion Functions Other Single-Row Functions Overview and Descriptions Function Conversions OCA: Oracle Database 12c Administrator Certified Associate Module 3 Group Functions, Joins, Subqueries and Manipulating Data Group Function Fundamentals Utilising Aggregate Functions Writing Multiple-Table Queries Using Set Operators Using Subqueries Using DML Statements Inserting, Updating, Deleting and Merging Rows from a Table Understanding Transaction Control OCA: Oracle Database 12c Administrator Certified Associate Module 4 Introducing Oracle Database Components and Architecture Database Objectives Overview Built-in Datatypes Creating Tables Modifying Tables Managing Constraints Oracle Database Fundamentals Oracle 12c Objects Interacting with Oracle Database 12c Oracle Database Architecture 2

Course Content cont d OCA: Oracle Database 12c Administrator Certified Associate Module 5 Creating and Operating Oracle Database 12c Oracle Database 12c Software Installation Universal Installer Using DBCA to Create an Oracle 12c Database Working with Oracle Database Metadata Managing Initialisation-Parameter Files Starting Up and Shutting Down an Oracle Instance Monitoring the Database Alert Log OCA: Oracle Database 12c Administrator Certified Associate Module 6 Storage and Space Management and Managing Data Concurrency Physical and Logical Storage Contents of a Data Block Managing Tablespaces Managing Data Files Managing Space Managing Data Changes Using DML Differentiating Undo and Redo Managing Data Concurrency Understanding Locks and Transactions OCA: Oracle Database 12c Administrator Certified Associate Module 7 Understanding Oracle Network Architecture Introducing Network Configurations An Overview of Oracle Net Features Configuring Oracle Net on the Server Configuring Oracle Net for the Client Oracle Shared Server Database Resident Connection Pooling Communicating Between Databases OCA: Oracle Database 12c Administrator Certified Associate Module 8 Implementing Security and Auditing Creating and Managing User Accounts Configuring Authentication Granting and Revoking Privileges Controlling Resource Usage by Users Auditing Database Activity Managing Statement, Privilege and Object Auditing Using SQL Developer for Audit Management OCA: Oracle Database 12c Administrator Certified Associate Module 9 Maintaining the Database and Managing Performance Proactive Database Maintenance Managing Optimiser Statistics Gathering Performance Statistics The Advisory Framework Managing Performance Sources of Tuning Information Tuning Memory Automatic Management 3

Course Content cont d OCA: Oracle Database 12c Administrator Certified Associate Module 10 Using Backup and Recovery Understanding and Configuring Recovery Components Control Files Checkpoints Redo Log Files Backup Terminology Understanding Types of Database Failures Performing Recovery Operations Using the Data Recovery Advisor Performing Backups OCA: Oracle Database 12c Administrator Certified Associate Module 11 Resources, Jobs and Upgrading Resource Management with the Resource Manager Configuring Database Manager Components Task Automation with Oracle Scheduler Determining the Database Upgrade Model Preparing for a Database Upgrade Upgrading the Database Performing a Manual Upgrade OCA: Oracle Database 12c Administrator Certified Associate Module 12 Using Grid Infrastructure and Data Movement Tools Tools for Moving Data Migrating Data Using Data Pump Data Pump Architecture Loading Data with SQL* Loader SQL* Loader Command-Line Parameters Populating External Tables Introducing Grid Infrastructure Installing Oracle Grid Infrastructure Managing Oracle ASM Storage System Requirements Internet Connection: Broadband or High-Speed - DSL, Cable, and Wireless Connections (Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Classroom pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible.) Hardware Requirements Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended (While our courses are accessible through multiple mobile learning platforms, some courses may include a CD or DVD with the Textbook, so you may need access to a computer with CD-ROM or DVD Drive.) 4

System Requirements cont d PC Software Requirements: Operating Systems - Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 or 8.1 Microsoft Office 2007, 2010 or 2013 or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc,.docx,.xls,.xlsx,.ppt,.pptx) Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended Cookies MUST be enabled Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled) Kindle Reader App is needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.) PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint) Adobe PDF Reader QuickTime, Windows Media Player &/or Real Player MAC Software Requirements: Operating Systems - Mac OS x 10 or higher with Windows Mac office programs or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc,.docx,.xls,.xlsx,.ppt,.pptx) Internet Browsers- Google Chrome is highly recommended Cookies MUST be enabled Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled) Kindle Reader App is needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.) PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint) Adobe PDF Reader Apple QuickTime Media Player If your course has a CD-ROM or DVD included, you may need to have Microsoft Window Operating Systems over Bootcamp (Bootcamp is a free download from Apple's website) or Windows setup with Parallels. Method of Instruction Included with this course are two (2) hours of online tutoring through NetTutor! In addition to your course mentor, a dedicated NetTutor staff member is available to assist you with questions you have about the materials, ensuring you have the know-how to successfully complete your course. Course Certification Participants who complete the course will be provided a Certificate of Completion issued by HLSCC.

External Certification Upon successful completion of this course, students will be prepared to sit for the Oracle 11g Certification Exams IZ0-061 and 1Z0-062: Oracle Database 12c: Administration (OCA) certification exams. Registration Procedures To register for the course, persons must submit the registration form and pay the requisite fees at HLSCC s Fiscal Services. A payment receipt will be provided and registration form will be stamped with a receipt number. A copy of the stamped registration form will be provided to the participant, for their personal records. Course Fees The total fee for the course is $1000.00. This must be paid before the course registration deadline. Contact Information For further details about the course, please contact: Dana Lewis-Ambrose, Coordinator Telephone: (284) 852-7035 E-mail: dlewis@hlscc.edu.vg Veronique Forbes-King, Programme Administrator Telephone: (284) 852-7191 E-mail: vfking@hlscc.edu.vg