The Oracle Database RAC Administration Course (12c and 19c)

This course features Coursera Coach! 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. This advanced course on Oracle RAC (Real Application Clusters) offers in-depth knowledge on managing and deploying Oracle RAC in diverse operational scenarios. You will gain insights into Oracle Flex Clusters, node management, Data Guard configurations, and how to handle both installation and removal of nodes in a RAC setup, all while ensuring high availability and scalability. By completing this course, you’ll be equipped with the skills needed to handle complex RAC environments with confidence. Throughout the course, you'll start by exploring the architecture and benefits of Oracle Flex Clusters, before learning step-by-step procedures for adding and deleting nodes from an Oracle RAC. You will also get hands-on experience with Oracle 12c and 19c, learning to configure Data Guard and create physical standby RAC databases, which are crucial for disaster recovery. Through guided practice sessions, you’ll be able to perform these tasks in real-world scenarios. As you progress, you’ll dive into advanced topics such as Oracle RAC 19c environment preparation, installation, database creation, and troubleshooting. Emphasis is placed on practical, executable actions, such as adding nodes online without downtime, managing software homes, and ensuring correct database configurations. The course is designed to make you an expert in handling all stages of Oracle RAC lifecycle management. This course is designed for database administrators and IT professionals who have a foundational understanding of Oracle RAC and wish to deepen their expertise in advanced operations and deployment scenarios. It’s ideal for those looking to enhance their skills in managing Oracle RAC clusters and related technologies. Some familiarity with Oracle RAC or database management systems is required.

This course features Coursera Coach! 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. In this comprehensive course on Oracle RAC administration, you will learn how to build, manage, and maintain Oracle 12c RAC databases. Gain a strong understanding of Oracle RAC's architecture, from its fundamental components to its performance tuning and monitoring tools. The course covers key administrative processes, including setup, backup and recovery, and performance optimization, providing both theoretical and practical knowledge through interactive exercises. Throughout the course, you will explore the essential features of Oracle RAC, including its shared storage configurations, networking setups, and the installation and creation of Oracle RAC databases. You will dive deep into each element, including Oracle Grid Infrastructure, Oracle Clusterware, and the Oracle RAC database installation process. The hands-on practice will allow you to configure Oracle RAC environments in virtual machines, create RAC databases, and troubleshoot common challenges. As you progress, the course will guide you through administering Oracle RAC, from initialization parameters to backup strategies. You will also learn how to tune Oracle RAC for optimal performance using monitoring tools and techniques to resolve issues that can affect system performance. This course is ideal for Oracle DBAs and IT professionals who want to specialize in Oracle RAC database management. A basic understanding of Oracle databases and networking will be helpful for those enrolling, as the course is designed for individuals with foundational knowledge of database administration.