Fundamentals of Oracle Database Performance Tuning

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Course Overview

What You'll Learn

  • A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course.
  • Learn essential concepts, tools, and methodologies to ensure your database operates at peak efficiency.
  • Master the art of optimizing query execution, reducing response times, and enhancing system reliability.

Updated in May 2025. This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Unlock the full potential of your Oracle database with this comprehensive course on performance tuning. Learn essential concepts, tools, and methodologies to ensure your database operates at peak efficiency. Master the art of optimizing query execution, reducing response times, and enhancing system reliability. Your journey begins with an introduction to performance tuning fundamentals and setting up a practice environment, providing a strong foundation for hands-on learning. Explore time models, instance activity statistics, and the significance of wait events to diagnose and resolve performance bottlenecks effectively. Dive deeper into advanced topics like Automatic Workload Repository (AWR), Adaptive Thresholds, and Statspack reports, gaining practical insights into optimizing database performance. The course also covers key diagnostic tools, including the Automatic Database Diagnostic Monitor (ADDM) and server-generated alerts. Engage in real-world scenarios to develop a robust skill set for monitoring, analyzing, and tuning Oracle databases. With in-depth hands-on exercises, you will solidify your understanding of best practices and advanced techniques to handle complex performance challenges. This course is ideal for database administrators, IT professionals, and anyone seeking to enhance their Oracle database management skills. Basic knowledge of Oracle databases is recommended, making this course suitable for beginner to intermediate learners eager to elevate their expertise.

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