In this course, students learn how to use Oracle Data Guard to help protect their Oracle database against planned and unplanned downtimes. They also learn how Data Guard standby databases can be used to support production functions such as reporting, querying, and testing, while in a standby role.
The course includes Data Guard architecture, the configuration of physical and logical standby databases, and role transitions. Oracle Data Guard 11g features, including Oracle Active Data Guard and snapshot standby databases are outlined. In addition, management of a Data Guard configuration and troubleshooting are discussed.
After completing this course, students should be able to evaluate their own recovery requirements and develop an appropriate strategy for backup and recovery procedures. This course reviews the backup and recovery techniques that are discussed in the Oracle Database 11g: Administration Workshop I and II courses, and examines various backup, failure, restore, and recovery scenarios. Students are expected to have some knowledge of Recovery Manager (RMAN) and Enterprise Manager, as they will use RMAN and Enterprise Manager to perform backup and recovery operations. Flashback features are also described as an additional way to recover from various errors. Extensive hands-on practices and workshops provide the student with experience in a realistic technical environment. This course includes interactive workshops that provide participants with the opportunity to diagnose and recover from numerous failure scenarios, based on backup and recovery case studies.