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 Duration 21 hours

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Introduction to SQL Tuning

  • Overview of performance tuning objectives and scope
  • Introduction to Oracle Optimizer architecture
  • Core tuning concepts: cost, cardinality, and selectivity

Interpreting Execution Plans

  • Generating and analyzing execution plans
  • Comparison of EXPLAIN PLAN and DBMS_XPLAN
  • Identifying common performance issues within plans

Indexing Approaches

  • Types of indexes and their impact on tuning
  • Designing and evaluating indexes for performance gains
  • Implementing invisible and function-based indexes

Oracle Tuning Utilities

  • Automatic Workload Repository (AWR)
  • Automatic Database Diagnostic Monitor (ADDM)
  • SQL Tuning Advisor and SQL Access Advisor

SQL Plan Management

  • Plan baselines and the process of capturing plans
  • Managing plan evolution
  • Applying SQL plan directives

Advanced SQL Tuning Methods

  • Bind peeking and adaptive cursor sharing
  • Controlling execution via hints and profiles
  • Diagnosing and resolving complex query issues

Practical Tuning Exercises

  • Examining real-world SQL challenges
  • Guided, step-by-step tuning tasks
  • Industry best practices and tuning checklists

Recap and Future Directions

Requirements

  • Proficiency in Oracle SQL and PL/SQL
  • Professional experience with Oracle Database as either a developer or DBA
  • Foundational knowledge of execution plans and indexing principles

Target Audience

  • Oracle database developers
  • Performance engineers
  • Database administrators

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