OCP 12c Using Performance Enhancements in Oracle 12c from Pluralsight

You can upgrade your current OCP certification to 12c with a single test. This course dives into the new features of performance enhancements in Oracle 12c, which you need to know to pass the test.

Each version of Oracle comes with new features. You have to know these features to test for your OCP certification. In this course, OCP 12C Using Performance Enhancements in Oracle 12c, you'll learn foundational knowledge related to performance enhancements in the 12c version of the database. First, you'll explore how to go beyond monitoring single SQL statements with the use of database operation sets. Next, you'll learn about Oracle's ability to adapt SQL plans on the fly responding to real-time statistics. Additionally, you'll discover how to better manage Oracle's utilization of server resources through implementation of the multi-threaded environment and the resource manager. Finally, you'll learn how to use the new tools available to the developer and database administrator, to perform system changes while users still access the database objects being changed. When you're finished with this course, you'll have the skills and knowledge of the performance enhancements that are part of the Oracle 12c database, and be closer to having all the knowledge you need for the OCP 12c upgrade test.

What's inside

Syllabus

Course Overview

Real-time Database Operation Monitoring

SQL Tuning - Using Adaptive Execution Plans

SQL Tuning - Adaptive Statistics

SQL Tuning - Adaptive SQL Plan Management (SPM)

Resource Manager in the Multitenant Architecture

Multi-process Multi-threaded Architecture and Flash Cache

Index and Table Enhancements

Online Operation Enhancements

Wrapping up Oracle 12c Performance Enhancements

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Explores real-time performance monitoring, a crucial skill for database administrators

Teaches how to adapt SQL plans on the fly, a cutting-edge technique for database optimization

Covers Oracle's multi-threaded environment and resource manager, essential knowledge for efficient resource management in large-scale databases

Examines online operation enhancements, enabling learners to keep databases running smoothly with minimal downtime

Provides a solid foundation for Oracle 12c, a widely used database management system in the industry

Taught by Tim Boles, a recognized expert in Oracle technologies, ensuring high-quality instruction

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in OCP 12c Using Performance Enhancements in Oracle 12c with these activities:

Review topics in Oracle database

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Review key topics in Oracle database management, such as data modeling, query optimization, and transaction management.

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Review course syllabus and identify key concepts
Read through online documentation or textbooks on Oracle database fundamentals

Participate in online discussion forums on Oracle 12c

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Join online discussion forums or communities where you can interact with other professionals and learn from their experiences with Oracle 12c performance enhancements.

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Find online forums or discussion groups dedicated to Oracle 12c
Participate in discussions and ask questions about performance enhancements
Share your own experiences and knowledge with others

SQL Tuning Exercises

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Practice writing and tuning SQL statements to improve query performance.

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Review the course materials on SQL tuning.
Find a set of SQL queries to practice on.
Tune the queries using the techniques you learned in the course.
Compare your tuned queries to the original queries to see how much you improved their performance.

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Follow tutorials on Oracle 12c performance enhancements

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Follow online tutorials or video guides that demonstrate the use of Oracle 12c performance enhancements in real-world scenarios.

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Search for tutorials on Oracle 12c performance enhancements
Follow the steps demonstrated in the tutorials
Experiment with the techniques on your own practice database

Practice SQL tuning exercises

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Practice exercises that involve tuning SQL queries to improve performance. Use tools like EXPLAIN PLAN and SQL Tuning Advisor to analyze and optimize queries.

Browse courses on Database Performance Tuning

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Find practice exercises or online platforms that provide SQL tuning challenges
Attempt to solve the exercises using your knowledge of Oracle 12c performance enhancements
Review your solutions and identify areas for improvement

Develop a presentation on Oracle 12c performance enhancements

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Create a presentation that summarizes the key performance enhancements introduced in Oracle 12c and demonstrate how they can be used to improve database performance in real-world scenarios.

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Gather information from the course and other relevant sources
Organize your content into a logical flow
Prepare visual aids and examples to illustrate your points
Practice delivering your presentation

Contribute to open source projects related to Oracle 12c

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Find open source projects related to Oracle 12c performance enhancements and contribute code, documentation, or testing efforts.

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Identify open source projects related to Oracle 12c
Review the project documentation and codebase
Identify areas where you can contribute
Submit pull requests or contributions to the project

Implement Oracle 12c performance enhancements in a real-world project

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Apply the concepts learned in the course to a real-world project. Implement Oracle 12c performance enhancements to improve the performance of an existing database or application.

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Identify a suitable project where Oracle 12c performance enhancements can be applied
Plan and design your implementation strategy
Implement the Oracle 12c performance enhancements
Monitor and evaluate the performance improvements

Career center

Learners who complete OCP 12c Using Performance Enhancements in Oracle 12c will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Database Architect

A Database Architect designs and implements database solutions. This course may be useful to a Database Architect as it covers performance enhancements in Oracle 12c, including real-time database operation monitoring, adaptive SQL tuning, and resource management. Understanding these enhancements can help a Database Architect design and implement more efficient and scalable database solutions.

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Performance Engineer

A Performance Engineer optimizes the performance of computer systems. This course may be useful to a Performance Engineer as it covers performance enhancements in Oracle 12c, including real-time database operation monitoring, adaptive SQL tuning, and resource management. Understanding these enhancements can help a Performance Engineer identify and resolve performance issues, and improve the efficiency of computer systems.

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Business Analyst

A Business Analyst analyzes and solves business problems. This course may be useful to a Business Analyst as it covers performance enhancements in Oracle 12c, including real-time database operation monitoring, adaptive SQL tuning, and resource management. Understanding these enhancements can help a Business Analyst identify and resolve performance issues that may be impacting business operations.

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Data Architect

A Data Architect designs and implements data management solutions. This course may be useful to a Data Architect as it covers performance enhancements in Oracle 12c, including real-time database operation monitoring, adaptive SQL tuning, and resource management. Understanding these enhancements can help a Data Architect make informed decisions about how to design and implement data management solutions.

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Software Engineer

A Software Engineer designs, develops, and maintains software applications. This course may be useful to a Software Engineer as it covers performance enhancements in Oracle 12c, including real-time database operation monitoring, adaptive SQL tuning, and resource management. Understanding these enhancements can help a Software Engineer develop more efficient and scalable software applications.

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Data Analyst

A Data Analyst collects, analyzes, and interprets data to help organizations make informed decisions. This course may be useful to a Data Analyst as it covers performance enhancements in Oracle 12c, including real-time database operation monitoring, adaptive SQL tuning, and resource management. Understanding these enhancements can help a Data Analyst identify and resolve performance issues, and improve the efficiency of data analysis.

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Database Administrator

A Database Administrator (DBA) is in charge of maintaining and managing a database. This course, OCP 12c Using Performance Enhancements in Oracle 12c, may be useful to a DBA as it explores new performance enhancements. These include adaptive SQL plans, multi-threaded architecture, and enhancements to resource management. Learning how to monitor performance in real-time and make changes to a system while it is online can make a DBA a more effective and proactive team member.

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Project Manager

A Project Manager plans and executes projects. This course may be useful to a Project Manager as it covers performance enhancements in Oracle 12c, including real-time database operation monitoring, adaptive SQL tuning, and resource management. Understanding these enhancements can help a Project Manager identify and resolve performance issues that may be impacting project timelines.

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Cloud Architect

A Cloud Architect designs and implements cloud solutions. This course may be useful to a Cloud Architect as it covers performance enhancements in Oracle 12c, including real-time database operation monitoring, adaptive SQL tuning, and resource management. Understanding these enhancements can help a Cloud Architect design and implement more efficient and scalable cloud solutions.

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DevOps Engineer

A DevOps Engineer designs and implements DevOps solutions. This course may be useful to a DevOps Engineer as it covers performance enhancements in Oracle 12c, including real-time database operation monitoring, adaptive SQL tuning, and resource management. Understanding these enhancements can help a DevOps Engineer design and implement more efficient and scalable DevOps solutions.

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Systems Analyst

A Systems Analyst analyzes and designs computer systems. This course may be useful to a Systems Analyst as it covers performance enhancements in Oracle 12c, including real-time database operation monitoring, adaptive SQL tuning, and resource management. Understanding these enhancements can help a Systems Analyst design more efficient and scalable computer systems.

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Database Developer

A Database Developer designs and develops database applications. This course may be useful to a Database Developer as it covers performance enhancements in Oracle 12c, including real-time database operation monitoring, adaptive SQL tuning, and resource management. Understanding these enhancements can help a Database Developer develop more efficient and scalable database applications.

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Information Architect

An Information Architect designs and implements information systems. This course may be useful to an Information Architect as it covers performance enhancements in Oracle 12c, including real-time database operation monitoring, adaptive SQL tuning, and resource management. Understanding these enhancements can help an Information Architect design and implement more efficient and scalable information systems.

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IT Consultant

An IT Consultant provides IT consulting services to clients. This course may be useful to an IT Consultant as it covers performance enhancements in Oracle 12c, including real-time database operation monitoring, adaptive SQL tuning, and resource management. Understanding these enhancements can help an IT Consultant provide better advice to clients on how to improve the performance of their IT systems.

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Data Scientist

A Data Scientist uses data to solve business problems. This course may be useful to a Data Scientist as it covers performance enhancements in Oracle 12c, including real-time database operation monitoring, adaptive SQL tuning, and resource management. Understanding these enhancements can help a Data Scientist develop more efficient and scalable data science solutions.

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