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
Oracle DBA 21c: Design, Manage & Secure Databases
This course is part of Oracle DBA 21c: Master Database Administration Specialization
Instructor: EDUCBA
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2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
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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
- PL/SQL
- Identity and Access Management
- Security Controls
- Oracle SQL Developer
- Database Administration
- User Accounts
- Database Management
- Database Management Systems
- Data Storage
- Performance Tuning
- SQL
- Data Management
- Data Integrity
- Database Design
- Relational Databases
- Oracle Databases
- System Monitoring
- Authorization (Computing)
- Stored Procedure
- Database Architecture and Administration
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October 2025
Assessments
19 assignments
Taught in English
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This course is part of the Oracle DBA 21c: Master Database Administration Specialization
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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18 videos3 assignments
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