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Oracle Database Backup and Recovery Using RMAN Specialization
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Oracle Database Backup and Recovery Using RMAN Specialization

Master Oracle RMAN for Robust Backup & Recovery. Gain hands-on expertise in configuring RMAN, securing backups, performing advanced recovery, and optimizing Oracle database performance.

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Intermediate level

This course is ideal for database administrators and IT professionals with basic Oracle database knowledge. SQL experience is recommended.

1 month
at 10 hours a week
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3 course series
Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

Recommended experience

Intermediate level

This course is ideal for database administrators and IT professionals with basic Oracle database knowledge. SQL experience is recommended.

1 month
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
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What you'll learn

  • Configure RMAN to perform backups, recovery, and encryption effectively.

  • Implement advanced recovery techniques, including Point-in-Time Recovery and cross-platform data transport.

  • Optimize RMAN performance through troubleshooting and tuning strategies.

  • Leverage Oracle cloud services for secure and scalable backup solutions.

Skills you'll gain

  • Command-Line Interface
  • Database Administration
  • Data Security
  • Performance Tuning
  • Configuration Management
  • Data Loss Prevention

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Unlock the full potential of Oracle's RMAN for efficient database backup and recovery. This course provides essential tools and methodologies to safeguard critical data and ensure business continuity. You’ll learn how to configure RMAN, perform backups, and implement recovery strategies tailored to real-world scenarios.

Topics covered include incremental backups, recovery catalogs, advanced encryption techniques, and cross-platform data transportation. Delve into advanced topics like database duplication, performance tuning, and troubleshooting. Gain hands-on experience with Oracle Multitenant, RAC environments, and cloud-based backup solutions. The course also explores best practices for managing backup strategies in enterprise environments.

Ideal for database administrators and IT professionals, it’s designed to elevate your expertise in Oracle database management and prepare you for modern enterprise backup challenges. A foundational understanding of Oracle databases is recommended, with intermediate-level content for advancing your skills.

Applied Learning Project

This course offers practical projects where you'll configure RMAN, secure and encrypt backups, simulate recovery scenarios, and implement cross-platform data transport solutions. Projects provide hands-on experience to tackle real-world database management challenges.

Foundations of RMAN Backup and Recovery

Foundations of RMAN Backup and Recovery

Course 1•11 hours

What you'll learn

  • Build and configure a practice environment using Oracle Linux and VirtualBox.

  • Execute advanced RMAN backup strategies, including incremental backups.

  • Monitor RMAN jobs and analyze backup data with LIST and REPORT commands.

  • Enhance backup efficiency with compression, multisection, and archival techniques.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Oracle Databases
Oracle Databases
Category: Data Storage
Data Storage
Category: Database Management
Database Management
Category: Virtual Environment
Virtual Environment
Category: Disaster Recovery
Disaster Recovery
Category: Virtual Machines
Virtual Machines
Category: Command-Line Interface
Command-Line Interface
Category: Configuration Management
Configuration Management
Category: Database Architecture and Administration
Database Architecture and Administration
Advanced Backup Management and Recovery Scenarios

Advanced Backup Management and Recovery Scenarios

Course 2•13 hours

What you'll learn

  • Master advanced RMAN recovery scenarios, including point-in-time recovery and cross-platform data transport.

  • Implement secure RMAN backup encryption techniques like dual-mode and transparent encryption.

  • Optimize backup strategies using RPO, RTO, and modern database backup best practices.

  • Perform database recovery for critical scenarios such as control file, SPFILE, and redo log losses.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Disaster Recovery
Disaster Recovery
Category: Data Migration
Data Migration
Category: Encryption
Encryption
Category: Oracle Databases
Oracle Databases
Category: Data Security
Data Security
Category: Database Architecture and Administration
Database Architecture and Administration
Category: Key Management
Key Management
Category: Data Storage Technologies
Data Storage Technologies
Category: Data Loss Prevention
Data Loss Prevention
Category: Relational Databases
Relational Databases
Category: Data Integrity
Data Integrity
Specialized RMAN Features and Advanced Use Cases

Specialized RMAN Features and Advanced Use Cases

Course 3•7 hours

What you'll learn

  • Execute advanced RMAN database duplication techniques, including remote host and multitenant setups.

  • Troubleshoot RMAN operations and fine-tune backup and recovery performance for efficiency.

  • Manage RMAN backup and recovery in Oracle RAC and multitenant database environments.

  • Utilize Oracle Database Backup Cloud Service for secure, scalable cloud backups.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Oracle Databases
Oracle Databases
Category: Database Management
Database Management
Category: Cloud Storage
Cloud Storage
Category: Performance Tuning
Performance Tuning
Category: Disaster Recovery
Disaster Recovery
Category: Encryption
Encryption
Category: Cloud Services
Cloud Services
Category: Database Administration
Database Administration
Category: Data Integrity
Data Integrity

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