Oracle Database Administration

course objective After completing this course you should be able to: administrate an Oracle DB configure the DB for an application employ basic monitoring procedure implement a backup and recovery procedure CAP 364 Rana Almurshed

DBA Course Info Website Reference books DBA grades http://331IT.wordpress.com/ Reference books Oracle Database 11g DBA Handbook Beginning Oracle Database 11g Administration: From Novice to Professional DBA grades Evaluation 5% Final lab 5% CAP 364 Rana Almurshed

Outline Learn about Database administration Database administrator Task, Role, Skills… Identify the main DBA tools in the Oracle10g software suite CAP 364 Rana Almurshed

Database Administration

Managing the Data is crucial IT 331 Rana Almurshed

Database Administration Database Administration: A technical function that is responsible for physical database design and for dealing with technical issues such as security enforcement, database performance, and backup and recovery CAP 364 Rana Almurshed

Database Administration Size and Role varies from company to company DBA’s function is very dynamic Distributed Databases Internet Databases Object Oriented databases Sophistication and Power of the DBMS packages CAP 364 Rana Almurshed

DBA A database administrator (DBA) is a person responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance and repair of an organization's database. CAP 364 Rana Almurshed

DBA tasks Install and upgrade the DBMS software on the server Optimize database performance Create and maintain user accounts Monitor data storage space Start and shut down the database Perform backup and recovery operations CAP 364 Rana Almurshed

DBA tasks Install and upgrade developer client utilities Deploy finished database applications to users Assist developers in designing and creating database tables Assist developers in designing and creating form and report components and integrated database applications Assist in testing and debugging new applications Assist in training developers and users CAP 364 Rana Almurshed

DBA Role Liaison with: Management enterprise objectives time constraints for development budget constraints future plans organizational changes CAP 364 Rana Almurshed

DBA Role Liaison with: Users data requirements application priorities ownership of data archiving requirements documentation response times CAP 364 Rana Almurshed

DBA Role Liaison with: Application Development Staff security/privacy controls education/training data integrity rules housekeeping programs information about the database test plans etc. CAP 364 Rana Almurshed

DBA Role Liaison with: Operations Staff availability requirements batch job priorities security procedures error recovery requirements performance monitoring etc. CAP 364 Rana Almurshed

DBA Role Liaison with: Software Vendors Education/training needs Hardware requirements documentation service support & maintenance utilities etc. CAP 364 Rana Almurshed

DBA Role Liaison with: Hardware Vendors hardware capabilities expansion capability incompatibility with any existing hardware servicing requirements training equipment failure CAP 364 Rana Almurshed

Knowledge and Skills DBAs : keep up with the complexities of database technologies have well-developed interpersonal and communication skills have an ability to understand data and how it will be used possess good process management and problem solving skills enjoy working within a team CAP 364 Rana Almurshed

Knowledge and Skills DBAs : are customer focused enjoy troubleshooting are critical thinkers and can use logic and reason to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems are active listeners and can give full attention to what people are saying and take the time to understand the points being made CAP 364 Rana Almurshed

DBAs possess good problem solving skills IT 331 Rana Almurshed

DBA tools in the Oracle10g

Oracle10g The Oracle10g RDBMS software suite includes everything you need to build/maintain a relational DB The basic software: Runs the database engine Manages the data storage for all information in the database Provides tools to manage users, tables, data integrity, backups, and basic data entry Includes additional tools and utilities that help monitor the performance and security of the database CAP 364 Rana Almurshed

Overview of DBA Tools Many of these tools become integrated in: Central workspace Enterprise Manager console Database Control Grid Control Tools give you a way to work on the database In a Windows-style environment You must also understand how to work directly from the command line CAP 364 Rana Almurshed

Tools for Administering an Oracle Database Oracle Universal Installer Database Configuration Assistant Database Upgrade Assistant Oracle Net Manager Oracle Net Configuration Assistant Oracle Enterprise Manager Server Control Utility SQL *Plus Recovery Manager Data Pump SQL *Loader CAP 364 Rana Almurshed

References http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Database_administrator http://www.acs.org.au/ictcareers/index.cfm?action=show&conID=200707200948211895 Oracle 10g Database Administrator: Implementation and Administration Modern Database Management Database Administration A Guide to Oracle 9i Database Users & Administration Oracle 11g Student Guide CAP 364 Rana Almurshed