Oracle Database 10g: TUNING

• Describe the basic steps in processing SQL statements
• Describe the causes of performance problems
• Understand where SQL tuning fits in an overall tuning methodology
• Describe Automatic SQL Tuning
• Use the diagnostic tools to gather information about SQL statement processing
• Understand Optimizer behavior
• Influence the optimizer behavior
• Influence the physical data model so as to avoid performance problems

• This Oracle Database 10g: SQL Tuning training is designed to give the experienced SQL Developer or DBA a firm foundation in SQL tuning techniques. You'll develop the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively tune SQL in the Oracle Database 10g Release 2.

  Learn To:

  • Understand the benefits of the new automatic tuning mechanisms available in Oracle Database 10g.
  • Compare and contrast the steps involved to tune manually as in prior releases.
  • Use the automatic SQL tuning features provided in the current release.
  • Use the Oracle diagnostic tools and facilities: Automatic SQL Tuning components, EXPLAIN, SQL Trace and TKPROF, SQL*Plus AUTOTRACE.
  • Influence the behavior of the Optimizer by changing the physical schema and modifying SQL statement syntax.
  • Understand tuning methodology, as well as proactive tuning and reactive tuning methods.

  Benefits to You

  Ensure fast, reliable, secure and easy to manage performance. Optimize database workloads, lower IT costs and deliver a higher quality of service by enabling smooth and rapid consolidation within your Datacenter.

  Explore the Oracle Optimizer

  You'll also gain a thorough conceptual understanding of the Oracle Optimizer. This new knowledge will be reinforced as you participate in structured hands-on practices. This uses a series of challenge-level workshops, allowing you to "play, discover and learn" at your own level and pace.

  Counts Toward Certification Hands-On Requirement

  This course counts towards the hands-on course requirement for the Oracle Database 10g Administrator Certification. Only Classroom Training or Live Virtual Class formats of this course will meet the Certification Hands-on Requirement. Self-Study Coursesand Knowledge Center courses DO NOT meet the hands-on requirement.