Learners will define Oracle database architecture, apply SQL commands to manage data, configure storage structures, implement security policies, and evaluate Oracle 21c innovations. By completing this Oracle DBA 21c course, they will gain hands-on expertise in managing instances, creating databases, monitoring performance, and securing enterprise environments.
Oracle DBA 21c: Design, Manage & Secure Databases
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Define Oracle 21c architecture and configure database instances.
Manage tablespaces, undo data, indexes, and user security.
Apply blockchain tables, auto indexing, and flashback features.
Skills you'll gain
- Identity and Access Management
- Database Administration
- Relational Databases
- System Monitoring
- Database Architecture and Administration
- Database Design
- Oracle SQL Developer
- PL/SQL
- Security Controls
- User Accounts
- Data Management
- Performance Tuning
- Authorization (Computing)
- Data Integrity
- Data Storage
- Stored Procedure
- Database Management Systems
- Oracle Databases
- SQL
- Database Management
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October 2025
Assessments
19 assignments
Taught in English
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There are 5 modules in this course
This module introduces the fundamentals of Oracle Database architecture, covering database servers, processes, memory structures, and administration basics. Learners gain the foundation required to understand how Oracle Database operates and is managed.
What's included
14 videos4 assignments1 plugin
This module explains how to manage Oracle instances, startup and shutdown procedures, authentication methods, and database creation. It also explores data dictionaries and dynamic performance views essential for DBA operations.
What's included
11 videos4 assignments
This module covers Oracle storage architecture, including control files, redo logs, tablespaces, datafiles, and undo management. Learners will manage database structures and ensure integrity with effective storage administration.
What's included
24 videos4 assignments
This module teaches how to manage user data, create and modify tables, implement indexes, and enforce constraints. Learners will apply Oracle SQL techniques to ensure data efficiency, integrity, and security.
What's included
18 videos4 assignments
This module introduces advanced Oracle DBA topics including security management, profiles, resource directives, and enhancements in Oracle 21c. Learners will evaluate and apply modern features such as blockchain tables and automatic indexing.
What's included
18 videos3 assignments
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