Oracle Database

Module 1: Introduction to Oracle Database

• Overview of Oracle Database
• Features and Editions of Oracle (Standard, Enterprise, Express)
• Understanding Database Management Systems (DBMS vs. RDBMS)
• Role of Oracle in Enterprise Applications
• Overview of Oracle Cloud Database

Module 2: Oracle Database Architecture

• Oracle Instance and Database Structure
• System Global Area (SGA) and Program Global Area (PGA)
• Background Processes in Oracle
• Tablespaces, Datafiles, and Control Files
• Undo and Redo Log Files
• Oracle Data Dictionary

Module 3: SQL Fundamentals in Oracle

• Introduction to Structured Query Language (SQL)
• Data Types in Oracle
• DDL (Data Definition Language) Commands (CREATE, ALTER, DROP)
• DML (Data Manipulation Language) Commands (INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE)
• TCL (Transaction Control Language) Commands (COMMIT, ROLLBACK, SAVEPOINT)
• DCL (Data Control Language) Commands (GRANT, REVOKE)
• Constraints (Primary Key, Foreign Key, Unique, Check, Not Null)

Module 4: SQL Queries and Data Retrieval

• Writing Simple and Complex Queries
• Using WHERE, ORDER BY, GROUP BY, HAVING Clauses
• Using Aggregate Functions (SUM, COUNT, AVG, MIN, MAX)
• Working with JOINS (INNER, LEFT, RIGHT, FULL)
• Subqueries and Nested Queries
• Using SET Operators (UNION, INTERSECT, MINUS)

Module 5: Advanced SQL Concepts

• Working with Views and Materialized Views
• Indexing Techniques (B-Tree, Bitmap Indexes)
• Sequences and Synonyms in Oracle
• Working with Date and Time Functions
• Regular Expressions in Oracle SQL
• Analytical Functions (RANK, DENSE_RANK, LEAD, LAG)

Module 6: PL/SQL Programming

• Introduction to PL/SQL (Procedural Language/SQL)
• PL/SQL Block Structure (Anonymous Blocks, Named Blocks)
• Variables and Data Types in PL/SQL
• Control Statements (IF-THEN-ELSE, CASE)
• Loops in PL/SQL (FOR, WHILE, LOOP)
• Exception Handling in PL/SQL
• Cursors in PL/SQL (Implicit, Explicit, Parameterized)

Module 7: Stored Procedures, Functions, and Triggers

• Creating and Executing Stored Procedures
• Working with Functions and Function Overloading
• PL/SQL Packages (Specification and Body)
• Creating and Managing Triggers (Before, After, Instead Of)
• Auditing Using Triggers

Module 8: Oracle Database Administration Basics

• User Management in Oracle (Creating, Managing Users)
• Roles and Privileges (System vs. Object Privileges)
• Creating and Managing Tablespaces
• Managing Undo and Temporary Tablespaces
• Oracle Backup and Recovery Concepts
• Using RMAN (Recovery Manager) for Backup and Restore

Module 9: Performance Tuning and Optimization

• Understanding SQL Performance Issues
• Using EXPLAIN PLAN and AUTOTRACE
• Optimizing Queries Using Indexes and Hints
• Managing Oracle Memory Structures (SGA, PGA)
• Optimizing PL/SQL Performance

Module 10: Working with Large Data and Partitioning

• Partitioning Techniques (Range, List, Hash, Composite)
• Working with Large Objects (LOBs)
• Bulk Data Processing Using BULK COLLECT and FORALL
• Data Compression and Storage Optimization

Module 11: Oracle Networking and Security

• Understanding Oracle Net Services
• Configuring Oracle Listener and TNS Names
• Database Security Best Practices
• Auditing User Activities in Oracle
• Data Encryption Using Transparent Data Encryption (TDE)

Module 12: Oracle Cloud and Advanced Features

• Introduction to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
• Working with Oracle Autonomous Database
• Oracle Data Pump for Export and Import
• Oracle GoldenGate for Data Replication
• High Availability and Disaster Recovery in Oracle

Module 13: Real-World Applications and Case Studies

• Building an Enterprise Database System Using Oracle
• Performance Tuning in Real-World Scenarios
• Database Security Implementation in a Banking System
• Implementing Data Warehousing Using Oracle
• Best Practices for Oracle Database Development and Administration