Oracle RAC High Availability and Policy-Based Management

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Oracle RAC High Availability and Policy-Based Management

This course is part of The Oracle Database RAC Administration Course (12c and 19c) Specialization

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5 modules

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Master Oracle RAC high availability features like dynamic database services and failover strategies.
Learn to implement and configure connection load balancing and Transparent Application Failover (TAF) within Oracle RAC.
Gain hands-on skills in applying patches, upgrading Oracle RAC, and managing Oracle RAC One Node for scalable database management.
Develop expertise in Oracle Multitenant Architecture and policy-managed databases to enhance RAC configurations.

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This course is part of the The Oracle Database RAC Administration Course (12c and 19c) Specialization

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There are 5 modules in this course

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A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Gain the essential skills needed for Oracle RAC administration in this comprehensive course. Through detailed explanations and hands-on practice, you'll learn how to set up and manage Oracle 12C RAC databases, focusing on high availability and policy-based management. By the end of the course, you will understand the intricacies of Oracle RAC architecture, including its hardware and network configurations, and be capable of deploying and maintaining Oracle RAC systems in real-world environments. Starting with the fundamentals of Oracle RAC, you'll delve into its architecture, learning how to install, configure, and troubleshoot the Oracle RAC database. You'll also get hands-on practice with setting up Oracle RAC environments, configuring storage, and managing high availability. Additionally, the course covers topics such as backup and recovery, performance tuning, and monitoring to ensure your Oracle RAC system is optimized for peak performance. The course structure is designed to guide you through both theoretical and practical knowledge, with multiple practice exercises. Each module builds on the previous, culminating in comprehensive, real-world scenarios where you will work through the key skills necessary to manage and optimize Oracle RAC databases. This course is ideal for Oracle DBAs and IT professionals looking to expand their expertise in high-availability database management and Oracle RAC administration. Basic familiarity with database concepts and systems administration is recommended.

In this module, we will explore key high-availability features in Oracle RAC, including dynamic database services, connection load balancing, and Transparent Application Failover (TAF). You will also learn to implement Application Continuity, ensuring resilience and minimal disruption in your RAC environment.

What's included

9 videos2 readings1 assignment1 plugin

9 videosTotal 148 minutes

Managing Dynamic Database Services24 minutes
Practice 8 Managing Services in Oracle RAC13 minutes
Implementing Connection Load Balancing and TAF - Part 1 of 210 minutes
Implementing Connection Load Balancing and TAF - Part 2 of 221 minutes
Practice 9 Implementing Connection Load Balancing and TAF - Part 1 of 314 minutes
Practice 9 Implementing Connection Load Balancing and TAF - Part 2 of 314 minutes
Practice 9 Implementing Connection Load Balancing and TAF - Part 3 of 317 minutes
Using Application Continuity19 minutes
Practice 10 Using Application Continuity12 minutes

2 readingsTotal 20 minutes

Introduction to the course 'Oracle RAC High Availability and Policy-Based Management'10 minutes
Full Course Resources10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes

Enabling Oracle RAC High Availability Features - Assessment15 minutes

1 pluginTotal 15 minutes

Managing Dynamic Database Services with Oracle RAC15 minutes

In this module, we will guide you through the process of patching and upgrading Oracle RAC. You will learn how to apply Patch Set Updates (PSU), perform rolling upgrades, and use DBUA for seamless database upgrades, ensuring minimal downtime and system stability.

What's included

9 videos1 assignment1 plugin

9 videosTotal 104 minutes

Patching Oracle RAC - Part 1 of 212 minutes
Patching Oracle RAC - Part 2 of 212 minutes
Practice 11 Applying Patch Set Update (PSU) - Part 1 of 210 minutes
Practice 11 Applying Patch Set Update (PSU) - Part 2 of 216 minutes
Upgrading Oracle RAC14 minutes
Practice 12 Upgrading Oracle RAC Database - Part 1 of 410 minutes
Practice 12 Upgrading Oracle RAC Database - Part 2 of 49 minutes
Practice 12 Upgrading Oracle RAC Database - Part 3 of 48 minutes
Practice 12 Upgrading Oracle RAC Database - Part 4 of 412 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes

Applying Patches and Upgrading RAC - Assessment15 minutes

1 pluginTotal 15 minutes

Mastering Oracle Patching Techniques15 minutes

In this module, we will cover the key concepts behind Oracle RAC One Node, from database creation and relocation to conversion and management. You will gain practical experience in handling RAC One Node databases and their integration into a larger RAC environment.

What's included

2 videos1 assignment1 plugin

In this module, we will introduce you to Oracle's Multitenant Architecture in a RAC environment. Learn to manage Container Databases (CDBs) and Pluggable Databases (PDBs) within Oracle RAC, optimizing performance and simplifying database administration.

What's included

3 videos1 assignment1 plugin

3 videosTotal 49 minutes

Multitenant Architecture and RAC23 minutes
Practice 14 Creating a Multitenant RAC Database - Part 1 of 214 minutes
Practice 14 Creating a Multitenant RAC Database - Part 2 of 210 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes

Oracle Multitenant Architecture and RAC - Assessment15 minutes

1 pluginTotal 15 minutes

Working with Oracle Multitenant Architecture15 minutes

In this module, we will dive into the configuration and management of policy-managed Oracle RAC databases. You will learn how to set up server pools, manage policies, and use dynamic services to optimize resource allocation and database availability in your cluster.

What's included

5 videos1 reading3 assignments1 plugin

5 videosTotal 94 minutes

Managing Policy-Managed Oracle RAC Databases - Part I31 minutes
Practice 15 Creating Policy-Managed Oracle RAC Database20 minutes
Managing Policy-Managed Oracle RAC Databases Part II - Part 1 of 211 minutes
Managing Policy-Managed Oracle RAC Databases Part II - Part 2 of 215 minutes
Practice 16 Using Server Categorization and Cluster Configuration Policies15 minutes

1 readingTotal 10 minutes

Conclusion to the Course 'Oracle RAC High Availability and Policy-Based Management'10 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 90 minutes

Full Course Practice Assessment15 minutes
Managing Policy-Managed Databases - Assessment15 minutes
Full Course Assessment60 minutes

1 pluginTotal 15 minutes

Managing Oracle Policy Managed Databases15 minutes

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