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 Duration 28 hours

Course Outline

Overview of ODA X11 Model Variants and System Architecture

  • Distinctive roles and specifications of X11-S, X11-L, and X11-HA configurations
  • Specifications regarding processing power, memory capacity, and NVMe flash storage
  • Configuration of X11-HA dual-server systems for Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC) environments

Oracle Linux Environment, Software Components, and Oracle Appliance Manager

  • Integration of Oracle Linux with the appliance-specific software framework
  • Administration functions and odacli command-line interface capabilities
  • Coordination between Oracle Grid Infrastructure and Automatic Storage Management (ASM)

Deployment Strategy, Network Topology, and Pre-Implementation Verification

  • Requirements for facility, power infrastructure, and rack layout
  • Design of network architecture, link bonding, and Virtual LAN (VLAN) segmentation
  • Implementation of pre-deployment audits and verification milestones

Appliance Installation, Configuration, and System Validation

  • Initial setup procedures and system registration protocols
  • Tasks related to network interface and storage resource provisioning
  • Post-implementation integrity checks and system health assessments

Deployment of Oracle AI Database 26ai on ODA: Integrated AI Features

  • Application of 26ai capabilities within the appliance hardware environment
  • Coexistence mechanisms between 26ai and Oracle Database 19c instances
  • Alignment of AI-native architectural features with specific workload requirements

AI Vector Search: Data Modeling and Indexing Structures

  • Definition of the VECTOR data type and specification of embedding dimensions
  • Structure of Hierarchical Navigable Small World (HNSW) and Inverted File (IVF) indexes
  • Selection of distance metrics and appropriate index strategies

Application of AI Vector Search: Hybrid Querying and Performance Tuning

  • Implementation of hybrid vector indexes integrated with keyword-based filtering
  • Balancing of recall accuracy, result precision, and response latency
  • Optimization patterns for high-performance vector-based workloads

In-Database Machine Learning and Select AI Integration

  • Translation of natural language queries into SQL using Select AI
  • Configuration of AI profiles and service provider settings
  • Utilization of in-database ONNX embedding models via the DBMS_VECTOR_CHAIN package
  • Implementation of Oracle Machine Learning using OML4SQL and OML4Py frameworks

Database Creation, System Management, and Template Usage

  • Procedures for creating database systems utilizing odacli commands
  • Development and application of customized database configuration templates
  • Strategies for database consolidation on a single appliance unit

Management of Oracle ASM and ACFS Storage Resources

  • Configuration of ASM disk groups and redundancy levels
  • Management of ACFS file systems and shared storage pools
  • Strategies for disk group rebalancing and capacity planning

Database Security Framework and Data Protection Measures

  • Governance of user accounts, roles, and privilege assignments
  • Implementation of transparent data encryption and cryptographic key management
  • Enforcement of auditing standards, data masking, and regulatory compliance controls

Backup and Recovery Procedures using RMAN

  • Formulation of RMAN backup strategies for appliance-hosted databases
  • Configuration of local and remote backup storage destinations
  • Execution and validation of restore and recovery exercises

Performance Monitoring, Diagnostic Analysis, and Query Optimization

  • Utilization of AWR, ASH, and SQL tuning workflows
  • Monitoring of resource utilization at the appliance level
  • Identification and resolution of I/O and storage performance bottlenecks

Patching, Version Upgrades, and Migration to 26ai

  • Management of appliance software release 19.32 and associated clone files
  • Application of patches to database homes and grid infrastructure components
  • Execution of migration plans for 19c databases to the 26ai environment

High Availability, RAC Configuration, and Disaster Recovery

  • Implementation of RAC configurations on X11-HA hardware
  • Management of failover mechanisms and service distribution strategies
  • Establishment of Data Guard and standby database architectures

Hardware Design, Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) Maintenance, and Health Oversight

  • Analysis of component arrangement and identification of field replaceable units
  • Adherence to FRU replacement and technical service procedures
  • Monitoring of system health indicators and alert thresholds

Oracle ILOM and Out-of-Band System Administration

  • Access controls and user administration via ILOM
  • Utilization of remote console interfaces and power control features
  • Management of firmware versions and event logging

Oracle Linux KVM Virtualization and Virtual Machine Governance

  • Implementation of Oracle Linux KVM within the ODA environment
  • Provisioning of database systems and application virtual machines
  • Oversight of virtual machine lifecycles and resource distribution

Network Setup, Redundancy Protocols, and Continuous Monitoring

  • Configuration of bonded interfaces and link failover capabilities
  • Implementation of VLANs and segregation of client network traffic
    • Continuous network monitoring and isolation of faults

    Troubleshooting Methodology and Operational Transition

    • Execution of structured fault isolation and resolution scenarios
    • Review of logs, alerts, and diagnostic evidence
    • Development of runbooks, escalation paths, and handover documentation

Requirements

  • Professional experience in Oracle Database administration
  • Proficiency with Oracle Linux command-line operations
  • Fundamental knowledge of storage, networking, and virtualization principles
  • Exposure to Oracle Grid Infrastructure or Oracle RAC is beneficial

Target Audience

  • Database administrators accountable for Oracle Database Appliance platforms
  • Infrastructure and networking engineers supporting appliance deployment initiatives
  • Technical personnel transitioning to Oracle AI Database 26ai on engineered systems for government or public sector operations

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