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Oracle® Certification Program
Candidate Guide
Oracle9i™ Database Administrator Certified Associate

Oracle9i™ Database Administrator Certified Professional
Oracle9i™ Database Administrator Certified Master
November 2005
Contents
Oracle Certification Program Candidate Guide
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Oracle9i Database Administrator Certified Associate
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Oracle9i Database Administrator Certified Professional
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Oracle9i Database Administrator Certified Master
November 2005
1 Benefits of Oracle Certification
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Oracle9i Database Administrator Certified Master Paths
3 Preparing for Oracle9i Database Tests
4 Registering for Your Tests
5 Taking Your Tests
6 After You Are Certified
7 Special Testing Opportunities
Test Content Checklists
Visit the Oracle Certification Program Web site at http://www.oracle.com/education/certification/.

1 Benefits of Oracle Certification
The demand for professionals in the Beyond OCA, by becoming an Oracle

information technology (IT) industry is Certified Professional (OCP) you
high, and the competition for jobs is demonstrate your understanding of the
intense. Individuals, experienced or new full range of skills required by Oracle
to the profession, need to know what professionals in your chosen job role. An
skills make them attractive to employers. OCP is in high demand in today's
Employers look for ways to select marketplace, and the level of demand is
prospective employees who have the solid expected to grow with each new
foundation of skills needed for effective installation of Oracle technologies around
performance. the world. An Oracle Certification helps
raise your visibility and increases your
The Oracle Certification Program helps
access to the industry's most challenging
the IT industry establish a standard of
opportunities.
competence in key entry-level and
professional job roles. "Oracle’s certification strength in a
An Oracle Certification is a valuable, declining economy is due in part to
industry-recognized credential that the fact that more complex, high-level
signifies a proven level of knowledge and certifications appear to be less
ability. Each higher level of Oracle vulnerable" 2
certification brings a higher standard of An Oracle Certified Master (OCM)
benchmarked skill and ability, which leads certification is the highest credential that
to greater opportunities and higher pay. an Oracle professional can earn in the
"Technical certifications have evolved Oracle Certification Program. An Oracle
from a hiring tool to a screening tool: DBA Certified Master is a top-level
If you don’t have them, you aren’t Oracle expert who has in-depth technical
knowledge of the Oracle data server and
viewed as a serious candidate." 1
industry experience in managing mission-
Benefits to th e Techni cal critical Oracle database systems and
Prof essiona l
applications. OCMs are looked upon as
An Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) experts within their organizations, among
demonstrates a solid understanding of the their peers, and across the industry.
foundation skills of a given job role,
The true value of earning an Oracle
which can be applied at an apprentice or
Certification credential is increased
entry level.
opportunity. With more opportunity come
By earning an OCA certification, you can career growth and higher pay.
have increased entry-level job
opportunities. The OCA is the stepping-
stone to starting a successful career as an
Oracle professional.
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"Given the key importance of data as 1 Source: Employers Raise the Bar on Certification, Information
Week, 2002
an organizational asset, it should come 2 Source: IDC Certification Report and Forecast 2002–2006
to no surprise that DBAs remain in 3 Source: Certified Expert: Working as a Database
high demand and that related training Administrator, CertMag, January 2003
certification programs are popular
even in this time of economic trouble...
By the numbers, Oracle leads the
DBMS/DBA certification area.” 3
Benefits to th e IT Employer
The Oracle Certification Program is also
valuable to hiring managers who want to
distinguish among candidates for critical
IT positions. For companies that send
employees for annual IT training,
certification helps ensure a return on the
training investment by validating the
knowledge and understanding gained
during training sessions. Companies can
also combine certification with an
employee development program to
enhance employee loyalty and
performance on the job. Hiring certified
professionals can have a direct impact on
a company's success.
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2 Oracle9i Database Administrator Certified Associate
Oracle9i Database Administrator Certified Master Paths
O ra cl e9 i D BA C e r ti f i ca tio n four tests two for OCA certification plus
Ov erv iew two more. Additionally, Oracle now
The expertise of Oracle database requires (as of September 1, 2002) all
administrators (DBAs) is integral to the newly starting OCP candidates to
success of today's increasingly complex complete one Oracle University hands-on
system environments. Their critical work course in preparation for their exams and
requires a broad understanding of the for future roles as an Oracle technologist.
architecture and processes of the Oracle An OCP certification helps you translate
database, as well as plenty of hands-on your knowledge and skills into increased
experience in solving problems. The best visibility through the market's most highly
DBAs know that they stand between valued database benchmark program.
optimal performance and an event that View the chart on page 5 for a list of
could bring their company to a standstill. required tests and course requirements
“Currently, Oracle skills remain the to earn the Oracle9i Database OCP
most sought-after database skills in credential.
the IT marketplace.” 1 O ra cl e9 i DBA Certified Ma st er
O ra cl e9 i Da tabas e ( OCM )
Adm in is tra to r Cert if ied Beyond OCP, highly experienced DBAs
A sso ciate ( OCA) who are ready for a new challenge can
An Oracle9i Database Administrator earn the highly respected Oracle9i DBA
Certified Associate (OCA) certification is Certified Master (OCM) credential, which
an entry-level credential for candidates can help their careers develop further and
who have a proven foundation of basic open doors to senior DBA and consulting
knowledge, which they can build upon as opportunities. The Oracle9i DBA
they work toward a career as an Oracle Certified Master Program requires Oracle
database administrator. An OCA can next University coursework on advanced DBA
earn Oracle9i DBA Certified Professional topics and hands-on demonstration of
(OCP) and Oracle9i DBA Certified Master DBA skills in a live application
(OCM) credentials. environment. For more information about
this offering, consult the Oracle
O ra cl e9 i Da tabas e
Adm in is tra to r Cert if ied
Certification Program Web site.
Prof essiona l (OCP)
By moving upward and earning OCP
status, Oracle professionals demonstrate
the complete set of skills that are required
for working independently as an expert
DBA. The OCP credential provides
candidates increased opportunities and
higher pay. The OCP DBA path requires
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Upg rad ing Yo ur Cu rr en t OC P Cr eden t ial t o O ra cl e9 i
Single Release Upgrade Exams Bridged Release Upgrade Exams

Generally, one exam is required for OCPs OCPs with older credentials may skip
to upgrade to each new release of an intervening releases and upgrade to a
Oracle DBA track. For example, one current technology with a single exam.
exam upgrades the Oracle7.3 credential to For example, one exam upgrades
Oracle8, one exam from Oracle8 to Oracle7.3 and Oracle8 DBAs directly to
Oracle8i, one exam from Oracle8i to Oracle9i, and one exam upgrades Oracle8i
Oracle9i and one exam from Oracle9i to DBAs directly to Oracle Database 10g.
Oracle 10g.
Oracle7.3 to Oracle8 DBA OCP Oracle7.3 and Oracle8 DBA OCPs to
Oracle9i
Exam #1Z0-010 Oracle8: New Features
for Administrators. Exam #1Z0-035 Oracle9i DBA: New
Features for Oracle7.3 and Oracle8 OCPs.
Oracle8 to Oracle8i DBA OCP
Ca ndidate Qualif ications
Exam #1Z0-020 Oracle8i: New Features
for Administrators. Most candidates for DBA certification
combine up-to-date training with some
Oracle8i to Oracle9i DBA OCP level of on-the-job experience. There is no
Exam #1Z0-030 Oracle9i Database: New "typical" candidate. Many of the questions
Features for Administrators. on the OCP tests are based on real job
scenarios. In addition to the appropriate
training, you need hands-on experience
with the software. Trial software versions
and hands-on labs are included in most
Oracle University training products.
1 Source: IDC Certification Report 2002
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Re qu ire d Exam s an d S el ecte d Ha nd s-On Co urs es fo r Ora c le9 i
Da tabas e Ce rt if icat io n Pa ths
Oracle customers and business partners demand hands-on experience—with all aspects of Oracle
database—from their Oracle Certified Professionals. In order to meet our commitments to our
customers and constituents, Oracle University has recently made a significant investment toward building
more validity and quality into its Certification Program including scenario-based exam questions.
E x a m s R e q u ire d
Introduction to Oracle9i Database: Oracle9i Database Oracle9i Database: Oracle9i Database: Oracle9i Database
Oracle: SQL® Fundamentals I Administrator Fundamentals II Performance Administrator
Exam # 1Z0-007 Exam # 1Z0-031 Certified Exam # 1Z0-032 Tuning Certified
Associate Exam # 1Z0-033 Professional
OR
Introduction to Exam # 1Z0-007
Oracle: SQL® and
Introduction to Oracle9i: SQL can
PL/SQL™
be taken over the Internet; (see
Exam # 1Z0-001
Section 5 of this guide).
O ra cl e U n ive rs i ty H a nd s -On C o ur se R e q ui re m e nt
To earn your Oracle9i Certified Professional credential, you must pass the exams listed above and
complete one of the selected Oracle University courses listed below.
Note the additional courses that have been added to the list of those that fulfill the Oracle9i DBA
OCP Hands-On Course Requirement. Beginning June 21, 2004 candidates may now attend any
one of the courses below to meet the requirement.
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O CP Ha nd s-On Cou rs e How to submit the Oracle University
Requirement Fo rm Hands-On Course Requirement Form
As of November 15, 2004, all Oracle9i Oracle OCP candidates will not receive
and Oracle Database 10g DBA OCP their certificate until their OCP Hands-On
candidates who are required to meet the Course Requirement Form has been
hands-on course requirement, will be verified. Select the OCP Track you are
required to submit new the Hands-On pursuing below to view instructions on
Course Requirement Form. submitting your hands-on requirement
Submitting the Hands-On Course form:
Requirement form will accomplish two
• Oracle9i Database Administrator
tasks related to your certification:
Certified Professional
• It will trigger a request for Oracle
to verify your attendance of an • Oracle Database 10g Administrator
approved Hands-On Course. Certified Professional
• After your attendance has been Who should complete the Oracle
verified by Oracle, the form will University Hands-On Requirement
generate a permanent record in Form
Oracle and Prometric's certification
databases, showing that you have • ALL Candidates in the Oracle9i or
met the requirement. The record Oracle Database 10g DBA OCP track
will become part of your personal who have attended their approved
certification history, identifiable as Hands-On Course.
“OCP Hands-On Course • Candidates who are exempt from the
Requirement”. Oracle9i Hands-On Course
Oracle9i and Oracle Database 10g DBA requirement because they took their
OCPs candidates whose hands-on course first exam on or before September 1,
requirement has not been verified by 2002 (this exemption applies on to
Oracle as of November 15, 2004 will not Oracle9i DBA OCP candidates).
receive their certificate until they have
• Oracle Academic Initiative students
submitted their form and Oracle verifies
the course attendance information • Oracle Internet Academy students
included on your form. To eliminate any
delays with your OCP DBA certificate, • Oracle Workforce Development
submit your form as soon as you have Program students
attended one of the approved courses to
Who should NOT complete the OCP
meet the DBA OCP hands-on
Hands-On Requirement Form
requirement.
If you are unsure if you are required to • Candidates who are upgrading their
meet the hands-on course requirement, existing OCP credential from a
view the requirements for the previous version.
certification path you are pursuing. • Candidates who are required to attend
a Hands-On Course but who have not
yet attended it.
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How to Submit the Oracle OCP C ur ren t O CP Ca nd ida tes
Hands-On Course Requirement Form: T es ted BE FORE Se ptem ber 1 ,
200 2
Submit the form only AFTER you
have attended your approved hands-on OCP candidates who have already
course. completed at least one exam toward
earning their OCP credential before
Before you start, locate the following: September 1, 2002, will be permitted to
Your Prometric Testing ID earn their OCP credential without having
(found on all Oracle exam score to complete one of the hands-on courses
reports). listed above.
Your registration confirmation New OC P Cand idat es T es ted
email from Oracle University for AFTER Sep temb er 1 , 2002
your hands-on course. If you don’t All new OCP candidates will continue to
have your course confirmation be permitted to enroll in the required
email, you will need your hands-on exams before fulfilling the hands-on
course information: Course Title, course requirement, but will not be
Course Date and Course Location certified until completing both the exams
and Course Facility Name (the and course requirement.
name of the company or institute
Note that candidates must first complete
you took your hands-on course
the OCA certification before obtaining an
from).
OCP credential.
Go to http://oracle.prometric.com
OA I, O IA, and Wor kfo rce
and either sign in (if you already Dev elo pme nt S tud en ts
have an account) or select First
Time Registration to create a Note that students completing their
new account. You will need to Oracle study with an Oracle Academic
provide your Prometric Testing ID Initiative (OAI) program, Oracle Internet
and your correct mailing and email Academy (OIA), or an Oracle Workforce
addresses during the setup of your Development school do NOT need to
new account. complete one of the specific courses listed
on the previous page, since these students
Select Take Test from the menu are already completing this curriculum
and enter the keycode ‘9icourse’ in with their program of study.
the Private Tests box.
Complete the requirement form.
NOTE that there are two steps to
this form; please make sure to
complete both steps by following
all instructions on your screen.
If you have any questions regarding the
Oracle OCP Hands-On Course
Requirement or about how to enter your
information, please contact Oracle at
ocpreq_ww@oracle.com.
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C er tif ie d OC P DBA s To find more information about these
Currently certified OCP DBAs are not courses, or to enroll, visit the Oracle
required to complete any additional University Web site at
hands-on courses; they are required only http://www.oracle.com/education/ and
to pass the upgrade exam. select the Oracle9i DBA Learning Path.
The courses listed on the previous page * This title is not available online.
are offered at Oracle University centers
around the world as well as at many
Oracle Authorized Education Centers,
and Oracle Authorized Education
Partners. Instructor-led courses are also
now available online, enabling candidates
to complete this requirement from their
home or office if travel or time is a
constraint.
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O ra cl e9 i Da tabas e Upg rade Ce rt if icat io n Pa ths
Follow the paths in the diagram below to upgrade your current Oracle DBA OCP credential.
Oracle7.3 Oracle8 New Oracle8 Database Oracle8i New Oracle8i Database Oracle9i New
Database Features for Administrator Features for Administrator Features for
Administrator Administrators Certified Administrators Certified Administrators
Certified Exam # 1Z0-010 Professional Exam # 1Z0-020 Professional Exam # 1Z0-030
Professional
Oracle9i DBA New Oracle9i Database

Features for Administrator
Oracle7.3 and Certified
Oracle8 OCPs Professional
Exam # 1Z0-035
O ra cl e9 i Da tabas e Ce rt if ied Ma s ter C er tif i cat io n Pa th

Follow the path in the diagram below to earn your Oracle9i DBA Certified Master
credential.
Oracle9i Database Attend two of the Oracle9i Database Oracle9i Database

Administrator selected Master Practicum Administrator
Certified advanced OU (details are on Certified Master
Professional courses listed on page 11 of this
page 10 of this guide)
guide.
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O ra cl e9 i Da tabas e Adm in ist ra tor C er t ifi e d Ma ste r R e q ui re m e n t s
To earn your Oracle9i Database Administrator Certified Master credential, you must meet
the following requirements.
O ra cl e9 i DBA Certified Ma st er P ra c ti cum R e g is tra t io n
( OCM ) Pr er equ isite s
An OCM certification is the highest Prior to registering for the Oracle
credential that an Oracle professional can Certified Master practicum, candidates
earn in the Oracle Certification Program. must complete two requirements.
An Oracle9i Database Administrator 1. They must have completed their
Certified Master is a top-level Oracle Oracle9i Database Administrator
expert who has in-depth technical Certified Professional (OCP)
knowledge of the Oracle data server and credential.
industry experience in managing mission-
critical Oracle database systems and 2. They must have taken two advanced
applications. OCMs are looked upon as DBA courses from Oracle University.
experts within their organizations, among Advanced courses are taught by top
their peers, and across the industry. Oracle University instructors and offer
O ra cl e9 i Da tabas e OC M
hands-on experience in topics that may
Pra c ticum be addressed during the practicum.
Advanced courses that are offered in
To earn the Oracle9i Database an instructor-led online format satisfy
Administrator Certified Master credential, the requirement for candidacy to the
candidates must pass the practicum exam. OCM.
The Oracle9i DBA Certified Master The following is a list of Oracle
practicum is a two-day live application University courses that meet the
event where participants are required to advanced course requirement.
complete a series of scenarios and resolve
technical problems that will test their
expertise in an Oracle9i Database
environment. Participants are scored on
their ability to successfully complete the
assigned tasks.
The practicum is conducted at an Oracle
University facility in each global region.
Contact your local Oracle University
representative to find the Practicum
location nearest you. Visit
http://www.oracle.com/education/conta
ct.html to view your local Oracle
University contact information.
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O ra cl e9 i D a tab a s e OC M P ra c t i cum C o u r se P re re q ui s ite
The OCM Practicum candidates must attend two of the following courses listed below.
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O ra cl e9 i D BA C e r ti f i e d Ma st e r Pra c ti c um
An OCM candidate must successfully pass the Oracle9i DBA Certified Master practicum
after completing the required OU advanced learning requirements listed on the previous
page.
Mi nim um Pra ct i cum 8. Proficiency in using Konqueror 2.2
Par t icipan t Sk il l s browser software
1. Proficiency in Oracle9i SQL
P ra c ti cum E nv i ronm e n t
2. Working knowledge of Linux The practicum is conducted in a dedicated
command language (United Linux 1.0) Oracle University classroom environment.
including: An Oracle instructor is responsible for
a. Formatting and executing basic OS proctoring the event, distributing
commands scenarios, and collecting results.
Participants are randomly assigned a seat
b. Creating directories and navigating on the day of the event.
through directory structures
Participants are not allowed to use
c. File management using copy, move, personal documentation or notes during
and delete the practicum nor are they permitted to
d. Linux environment text editors collaborate with other participants.
e. Setting environment variables Cellular phones, pagers, and Personal
Digital Assistants are not allowed in the
3. Ability to locate and launch Oracle practicum classroom.
executables that include:
Each participant is provided with a
a. RMAN utility dedicated Linux server with Advanced
b. Oracle Net Manager Server 2.1 installed and the base Oracle
server software. A complete online Oracle
c. Oracle Net Configuration Assistant documentation set is available to each
d. OEM participant.
e. Listener utility S cor in g
f. OMS Participants are scored on their ability to
g. Oracle Password utility complete the assigned tasks and to
recover from various database failure
h. Database Creation Assistant scenarios. Information from each
4. Proficiency in using Oracle Enterprise participant's environment is collected at
Manager various points during the practicum, and
this information is used to determine the
5. Proficiency in using Oracle Net final score. Participants will be provided
Manager and Oracle Net Configuration with their score within two weeks of
Assistant to configure networking completing the practicum. Upon attaining
6. Advanced knowledge and use of a successful score, participants are
Oracle9i (v9.0.1.3) Enterprise Server awarded the Oracle9i Database
technology and features Administrator Certified Master credential.
Participants who do not achieve a passing
7. Familiarity with navigating through score are required to retake the entire
online Oracle documentation practicum at a later date.
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Pra c ti cum Ob je c ti ves a nd
A re a s o f F o cu s
Review the Oracle9i Database
Administrator Certified Master practicum
objectives to gain insight into what to
expect before completing the practicum.
The objectives are located in the Test
Content Checklist at the end of this guide.
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3 Preparing for Oracle9i Database Tests
Oracle recommends that you prepare for Pr epar ing wi th O ra cl e

Oracle9i Database exams by combining Un ive rs i ty
learning and training offerings from Instructor-Led in Class Training
Oracle University with your own practice
and experience. Start by reviewing the Build the in-depth knowledge and hands-
topics covered in the exam in the Test on experience you need to succeed in your
Content Checklist in this guide. Then look job role with our most popular and
over the following preparation methods comprehensive training option. From in-
for a combination that suits your class demonstrations led by expert Oracle
background. University instructors, to realistic hands-
on labs, instructor-led in class courses
Lea rn O ra cl e f rom Ora c le provide you a dynamic learning
There are a variety of options that allow environment.
complete flexibility to meet the needs of Instructor-Led Online Training
your schedule and budget. From intense
in-class experiences with lots of hands-on Receive live instruction at your home or
labs to interactive online learning, OU office, and save time and travel expenses
offerings are the best way to prepare to with instructor-led online training. Expert
become an Oracle Certified Associate or Oracle instructors deliver the same quality
Oracle Certified Professional. These training as in our classrooms during four
courses lay the foundation of knowledge hours of daily online instruction.
you will need to pass the Oracle Self-Paced Online Training
Certification tests and provide a venue for
hands-on practice. Learn at your own pace with a 90-day
subscription to Oracle University courses
Refer to the certification requirements in delivered over the Internet. Benefit from a
Section 2 to chart your optimal variety of content such as prerecorded
preparation based on Oracle University instructor videos, demonstrations,
training options. The corresponding product simulations, and quizzes. Interact
Oracle University exam preparation with expert Oracle instructors, who will
course titles are the same as the Oracle assist you online through the course
Certification exam title. material during office hours.
Your local Oracle University
representative can advise you on the best
option. For more information, visit the
Oracle University Web site at
http://www.oracle.com/education/.
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Self-Paced CD-ROM Training T e s t C o nt e n t C h e c k li s t
Study at your own pace with highly Use the Test Content Checklist in this
interactive Oracle University courses on guide to identify all the test topics for
CD-ROM. Reinforce your learning by which you must prepare. Oracle may
using the latest in multimedia instruction, make modifications to the Test Content
including video, animation, Checklist. Visit the OCP Website, to view
demonstrations, assessments, and hands- the Exam Details List to download the
on practices. Self-paced CD-ROM courses latest version of this guide or print out the
offer a convenient, comprehensive, exam objectives from the website before
ongoing resource for you or your attending your exam appointments.
organization.
Add i tio na l Prepa ra tio n Too ls
Practice Tests
Oracle and Self Test Software have
partnered to develop the highest quality
practice tests, which are available to
individuals seeking Oracle Certified
Associate and Oracle Certified
Professional status. To purchase practice
tests, visit the OCP Web site at
http://www.oracle.com/global/us/educat
ion/certification/sts.html.
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4 Registering for Your Tests
Oracle Certification Program exams are S cheduling Your Exam

offered at Oracle University Testing 1. There are three convenient ways to
Centers and through Prometric, the register for exams:
world’s largest provider of testing to the
information technology industry. Many a. Prepare and appear for test at
Oracle University Locations now also Oracle University:
offer these exams, and serve as a Many countries throughout Europe,
convenient alternative for both India, and Asia offer exam
preparation and exam writing at one preparation assistance as well as the
facility. Follow the registration directions exams themselves at one convenient
shown below for scheduling exams at an location. Visit the OCP Website’s
Oracle University Center or at an Exam Registration page to schedule
Authorized Prometric Testing Center an exam at an Oracle University
(APTC). location.
All exams are delivered electronically by b. APTC Online Registration:
means of computer. A brief tutorial Register online at
precedes each test to familiarize you with http://prometric.com/.
the test delivery system. You should c. APTC Telephone Registration:
attempt to answer every question in the Call the Prometric Regional Service
exam because incomplete answers are Center (RSC) serving your country
scored as incorrect. Using a summary during normal business hours. (A
screen you can navigate throughout the list of RSCs is located on the last
exam, proceeding forward and back page of this guide.)
among questions.
2. Make sure that you have both the
Rev iew ing t he Can dida te number and title of the exam that you
Ag reem en t are registering for. Schedule your exam
Candidates pursuing Oracle Certification appointment Monday through Saturday
must accept the terms of the Oracle during normal authorized Prometric
Certified Associate - Professional testing center hours. Hours vary by
Candidate Agreement before taking the location.
tests. You will be presented with the
agreement on the screen before the test
starts. You can also review the agreement
before your appointment by visiting the
Oracle Certification Program Web site at
http://www.oracle.com/global/us/educat
ion/certification/canagreemt.html.
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3. When you register, ask the Prometric C hang ing or Ca ncel i ng You r
customer service representative for a App oi ntme nt
list of valid forms of identification that To cancel or reschedule your test
you will need to present when you take appointment, you must call the Prometric
your exam. You will not be allowed to Regional Service Center. The cancellation
take the test without valid policy by region is:
identification.
The Americas: One business day in
4. Regular exam fees are equivalent to advance
US$125 , plus any local taxes. Asia Pacific: By midday (Sydney time)
The exam fee is payable to Prometric the previous business day
by any major credit card (VISA, EMEA: Two business days in advance
MasterCard, American Express, and Japan: Three business days in advance
Switch Cards) at the time of
registration. All discounts must be Candidates who do not appear for the test
applied at the time of paying your or who cancel less than one business day
exam fee. before the test do not receive a refund.
5. You must schedule a test at least 24

hours in advance.
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5 Taking Your Tests
Ta ki ng In tr odu ct ion to identification. Both forms of

O ra cl e9 i: SQL over the identification must contain your
I n ter n e t signature.
The Introduction to Oracle9i: SQL exam 3. The test administrator will give you a
is now delivered on the Internet in an brief orientation and escort you to a
effort to make taking this first exam easy computer terminal where you will take
and flexible, and cheap to the OCA the test. You are not allowed to bring
candidate who is just getting started. papers, books, bags, or calculators into
The exam can be taken anytime, from the room.
anywhere with a PC, current Web browser
4. Remember to adhere to the
(see page 5 of this guide, Internet
requirements set forth in the Oracle
Delivered Tests, for the recommended
Certification Candidate Agreement.
browsers), and a recommended Internet
You must agree to the terms and
connection of at least 33.6 Kps.
conditions in the agreement before
To take this online exam, visit the Oracle completing any Oracle Certification
Certification Program Web site. There is exam. Any attempt to cheat, assist
no need for preregistration. Payment can others, or remove exam content from
be taken by credit card right on the the testing room will not be tolerated
Internet. and may result in a zero score,
Your score will be available to you disallowance of OCP credential, and
immediately after completion of the exam even prosecution by law.
and submittal of your file for grading. If O bta in ing Yo ur Te st Re su lt s
you become disconnected during your
exam, you will be able to resume where You will receive your score report
you left off when you reconnect. immediately after the test. Beta exam
However, the time clock will remain in score reports are sent to candidates
effect. Internet exams have an additional following analysis and scoring of the beta
window of 30 minutes to give you time to exam. Candidates completing a beta
resolve technical problems. version of a test can expect their score
reports 10–12 weeks following the beta
Ta king a Test a t an period. Your results are automatically
Authorized Prometric Testing forwarded to Oracle following testing.
C en ter Please keep a copy of all test reports for
1. Arrive at the testing center at least 15 your records.
minutes before your scheduled
appointment.
2. Sign the test log and present two forms
of identification. One must be
agovernment-issued photo
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Retaking a Test If you receive a low score, an Oracle
Candidates must wait 14 days before University training course may be
retaking a failed exam. There are no appropriate for you to gain more
exceptions to this policy. knowledge. Otherwise, if you require
skillset review only in a few areas, we
If you do not pass an Oracle Certification recommend that you consult Oracle
exam on the first attempt, Oracle University Online Learning, where you
encourages you to use the diagnostic will find each topic area available as a
feedback supplied with the score report to short course module. Most modules
review the areas that need further study. require only 45 minutes for completion.
Visit Online Learning at
http://www.oracle.com/education/oln/.
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6 After You Are Certified
Re ce iv ing Yo ur Ora c le wealth of OCP benefits that await you.

C er tif i cat io n We lcome K it This will include the access login and
You will receive your Oracle Certified password that you will need to enter the
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Introduction to Oracle: SQL® and PL/SQL™
Exam# 1Z0-001
Ov erv iew of R ela tiona l Agg rega ti ng Data U si ng
Databases, SQL, and PL/SQL Gro up Fun c tio ns
Discuss the theoretical and physical Identify the available group functions
aspects of a relational database
Describe the use of group functions
Describe the Oracle implementation of
Group data by using the GROUP BY
the RDBMS and ORDBMS
clause
Describe the use and benefits of
Include or exclude grouped rows by
PL/SQL
using the HAVING clause
W r it in g B a s ic S QL S ta te m e nt s
Subquerie s
List the capabilities of SQL SELECT
Describe the types of problems that
statements
subqueries can solve
Execute a basic SELECT statement
Define subqueries
Differentiate between SQL statements
List the types of subqueries
and SQL*Plus commands
Re stricting a nd So rting Data Write single-row and multiple-row
subqueries
Limit the rows retrieved by a query
Mu lt ip le -Co lum n Su bqu er ies
Sort the rows retrieved by a query
Write multiple-column subqueries
S ing le Row Fun c ti on s
Describe and explain the behavior of
Describe the various types of functions subqueries when null values are
available in SQL retrieved
Use character, number, and date Write subqueries in a FROM clause
functions in SELECT statements
P ro d u ci ng R e a d a b l e Ou tp ut
Describe the use of conversion w it h S QL* P lu s
functions Produce queries that require an input
D isp lay ing Data f rom Mul t ip le variable
Tab le s
Customize the SQL*Plus environment
Write SELECT statements to access
data from more than one table by using Produce more readable output
equality and nonequality joins Create and execute script files
View data that generally does not meet Save customizations
a join condition by using outer joins
Join a table to itself
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Exam #1Z0-001—Introduction to Oracle: SQL and PL/SQL
(continued)
Manipulating Da ta O th e r D a t a b a s e Ob je c ts
Describe each DML statement Describe database objects and their
Insert rows into a table uses
Update rows in a table Create, maintain, and use sequences
Delete rows from a table Create and maintain indexes
Control transactions Create private and public synonyms

Co nt ro ll in g U se r A c ces s
C rea ti ng an d Manag ing Tab le s
Describe the main database objects Create users
Create tables Create roles to ease setup and

maintenance of the security model
Describe the data types that can be
used when specifying column Use the GRANT and REVOKE
definition statements to grant and revoke object
privileges
Alter table definitions
Declaring Variables
Drop, rename, and truncate tables
List the benefits of PL/SQL
In cl ud ing Co ns tra in ts
Describe the basic PL/SQL block and
Describe constraints its sections
Create and maintain constraints Describe the significance of variables
C rea ting V iews in PL/SQL
Describe a view Declare PL/SQL variables
Create a view Execute a PL/SQL block
Retrieve data through a view Wr it in g Exe c utab le
S tatemen ts
Insert, update, and delete data through
a view Describe the significance of the
executable section
Drop a view
O ra cl e Da ta D i ct iona ry
Write statements in the executable
section
Describe the data dictionary views a
user may access Describe the rules of nested blocks
Query data from the data dictionary Execute and test a PL/SQL block
Use coding conventions
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Exam #1Z0-001—Introduction to Oracle: SQL and PL/SQL
(continued)
I n tera ctin g w it h th e Ora c le Adva nced Ex pl i cit C ur so r

Server Co ncep ts
Write a successful SELECT statement Write a cursor that uses parameters
in PL/SQL
Determine when a FOR UPDATE
Declare the data type and size of a clause in a cursor is required
PL/SQL variable dynamically
Determine when to use the WHERE
Write DML statements in PL/SQL CURRENT OF clause
Control transactions in PL/SQL Write a cursor that uses a subquery
Determine the outcome of SQL DML Ha ndl in g Ex ce pt ion s
statements Define PL/SQL exceptions
Wr it in g Co nt ro l St ru ctu re s
Recognize unhandled exceptions
Identify the uses and types of control
List and use different types of PL/SQL
structures
exception handlers
Construct an IF statement
Trap unanticipated errors
Construct and identify different loop
Describe the effect of exception
statements
propagation in nested blocks
Use logic tables
Customize PL/SQL exception message
Control block flow by using nested
loops and labels
W o r ki ng w it h C o m p o si te D a ta
Ty pes
Create user-defined PL/SQL records
Create a record with the %ROWTYPE
attribute
Create a PL/SQL table
Create a PL/SQL table of records
Describe the difference between
records, tables, and tables of records
Wr it in g Exp l ici t Cu rs or s
Distinguish between an implicit and an
explicit cursor
Use a PL/SQL record variable
Write a cursor FOR loop
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Introduction to Oracle9i: SQL
Exam# 1Z0-007
Wr it in g B as ic S QL Se le ct Agg rega ti ng Data U si ng
S tatemen ts Gro up Fun c tio ns
List the capabilities of SQL SELECT Identify the available group functions
statements Use group functions
Execute a basic SELECT statement Group data by using the GROUP BY
Differentiate between SQL statements clause
and iSQL*Plus commands Include or exclude grouped rows by
Re stricting a nd So rting Data using the HAVING clause
Limit the rows retrieved by a query Subquerie s
Sort the rows retrieved by a query Describe the types of problems that
S ing le -Row Fun c ti on s subqueries can solve
Describe various types of functions Define subqueries
available in SQL List the types of subqueries
Use character, number, and date Write single-row and multiple-row
functions in SELECT statements subqueries
Use conversion functions P ro d u ci ng R e a d a b l e Ou tp ut
D isp lay ing Data f rom Mul t ip le w it h iS QL * Pl us
Tab le s Produce queries that require a
Write SELECT statements to access substitution variable
data from more than one table by using Produce more readable output
equality and nonequality joins
Create and execute script file
View data that generally does not meet
Manipulating Da ta
a join condition by using outer joins
Describe each DML statement
Join a table to itself by using a self-join
Insert rows into a table
Update rows in a table
Delete rows from a table
Merge rows in a table
Control transactions
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Exam #1Z0-007—Introduction to Oracle9i: SQL (continued)
C rea ti ng an d Manag ing Tab le s C rea ting V iews

Describe the main database objects Describe a view
Create tables Create, alter the definition of, and drop
Describe the data types that can be a view
used when specifying column Retrieve data through a view
definition
Insert, update, and delete data through
Alter table definitions a view
Drop, rename, and truncate tables C rea ti ng O th er D a t a b a s e
Objects
In cl ud ing Co ns tra in ts
Create, maintain, and use sequences
Describe constraints
Create and maintain indexes
Create and maintain constraints
Create private and public synonyms
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Oracle9i Database: Fundamentals I
Exam# 1Z0-031
O ra cl e A rch it ectu ra l D a ta D i cti o na ry C o n te nt a n d
Components U sage
Describe the Oracle architecture and Identify key data dictionary
its main components components
Describe the structures involved in Identify the contents and uses of the
connecting a user to an Oracle instance data dictionary
Ge tt in g St ar ted wit h t he Query the data dictionary
O ra cl e S e rve r
Mai nta in in g th e Con t rol F ile
Identify common database
Explain the uses of the control file
administrative tools available to a DBA
Describe the contents of the control
Identify the features of Oracle
file
Universal Installer
Multiplex and manage the control files
Explain the benefits of Optimal
Flexible Architecture Obtain control file information
Set up password file authentication Manage the control file with Oracle
Managed Files
List the main components of Oracle
Enterprise Manager and their uses Mai nta in in g R edo Log Fi le s
Manag ing an O r acle Instance Explain the purpose of online redo log
files
Create and manage initialization
parameter files Describe the structure of online redo
log files
Configure OMF
Control log switches and checkpoints
Start up and shut down an instance
Multiplex and maintain online redo log
Monitor the use of diagnostic files
files
C rea ti ng a Databas e
Manage online redo log files with
Describe the prerequisites necessary OMF
for database creation
Create a database by using Oracle
Database Configuration Assistant
Create a database manually
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Exam #1Z0-031—Oracle9i Database: Fundamentals I
(continued)
M a nag ing Tab le spa ce s a nd Manage storage structures within a

Da ta F i les table
Describe the logical structure of the Reorganize, truncate, and drop a table
database
Drop a column within a table
Create tablespaces
Manag ing Inde xes
Change the size of tablespaces
Describe the different types of indexes
Allocate space for temporary segments and their uses
Change the status of tablespaces Create various types of indexes
Change the storage settings of Reorganize indexes
tablespaces
Drop indexes
Implement Oracle Managed Files
Get index information from the data
S torag e S tr uc tu re an d dictionary
Re la tio ns h ips
Monitor the usage of an index
Describe the logical structure of
tablespaces within the database Mai nta in in g Da ta I n teg ri ty
List the segment types and their uses Implement data integrity constraints
List the keywords that control block Maintain integrity constraints
space usage Obtain constraint information from
Obtain information about storage the data dictionary
structures from the data dictionary M a nag ing Pas sw o r d S e c ur it y
an d R esou r ce s
Manag ing Undo Da ta
Describe the logical structure of Manage passwords by using profiles
segments within the database Administer profiles
Describe the purpose of undo data Control use of resources by using
Implement Automatic Undo profiles
Management Obtain information about profiles,
Manag ing Tab le s password management, and resources
Identify the various methods of storing Manag ing Us er s
data Create new database users
Describe Oracle data types Alter and drop existing database users
Distinguish between an extended Monitor information about existing
versus a restricted ROWID users
Describe the structure of a row
Create regular and temporary tables
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Exam #1Z0-031—Oracle9i Database: Fundamentals I
(continued)
Manag ing Pr ivi leg es U sing Globa l ization S upport

Identify system and object privileges Choose a database character set and
Grant and revoke privileges national character set for a database
Identify auditing capabilities Specify the language-dependent

behavior by using initialization
Manag ing Ro les parameters, environment variables, and
Create and modify roles the ALTER SESSION command
Control availability of roles Use the different types of National
Language Support (NLS) parameters
Remove roles
Explain the influence on language-
Use predefined roles
dependent application behavior
Display role information from the data
Obtain information about
dictionary
Globalization Support usage
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Oracle9i Database: Fundamentals II
Exam# 1Z0-032
Ne twor kin g Overview Perform simple connection
Explain solutions included with troubleshooting
Oracle9i for managing complex U sage and Co nfiguratio n of
networks O ra cl e Sha red Serv er
Describe Oracle networking add-on Identify the components of Oracle

solutions Shared Server
B a s ic O ra cl e Ne t A rc hi te c tu re Describe the Oracle Shared Server
architecture
Explain the key components of the
Oracle Net layered architecture Configure Oracle Shared Server
Explain the Oracle Net Services role in Identify and explain the usefulness of
client server connections related dictionary views
Describe how Web-client connections Backup and Recovery
Ov erv iew
are established through Oracle
networking products Describe the basics of database
B a s ic Net S e rve r -S ide backup, restore, and recovery
Co nfi g u ra tio n List the types of failure that may occur
Identify how the listener responds to in an Oracle environment
incoming connections Define a backup and recovery strategy
Configure the listener by using Oracle Instance and Media Recovery
Net Manager S tr uc tu re s
Control the listener by using Listener Describe the Oracle processes,
Control Utility (lsnrctl) memory structures, and files relating to
recovery
Describe Dynamic Service Registration
Identify the importance of
Configure the listener for IIOP and
checkpoints, redo log files, and
HTTP connections
archived log files
B a s ic O ra cl e Ne t S e rv ic e s
C l ien t -Sid e C onf ig ura tio n Describe ways to tune instance
recovery
Describe the difference between host
naming and local service name
resolution
Use Oracle Net Configuration
Assistant to configure: Host Naming,
Local naming method, Net service
names
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Exam #1Z0-032—Oracle9i Database: Fundamentals II
(continued)
Co nfi gu rin g th e Da tabas e R MA N Bac k ups

A rchiv ing Mode
Identify types of RMAN-specific
Describe the differences between backups
Archivelog and Noarchivelog modes
Use the RMAN BACKUP command
Configure a database for Archivelog to create sets
mode
Back up the control file
Enable automatic archiving
Back up the archived redo log files
Perform manual archiving of logs
Use the RMAN COPY command to
Configure multiple archive processes create image copies
Configure multiple destinations, U ser - Mana ged Comp le te
including remote destinations Recovery
O ra cl e R e cov e ry M a nag er Describe media recovery
Ov erv iew and Co nf igu ration
Perform recovery in Noarchivelog
Identify the features and components mode
of RMAN
Perform complete recovery in
Describe the RMAN repository and Archivelog mode
control file usage
Restore data files to different locations
Describe channel allocation
Relocate and recover a tablespace by
Describe the Media Management using archived redo log files
Library interface
Describe read-only tablespace recovery
Connect to RMAN without the R MAN Comp le te Re cove ry
recovery catalog
Describe the use of RMAN for
Configure the RMAN environment restoration and recovery
U ser -Mana ged Back ups
Perform recovery in Noarchivelog
Describe user-managed backup and mode
recovery operations
Perform complete recovery in
Discuss backup issues associated with Archivelog mode
read tablespaces
Restore data files to different locations
Perform closed database backups
Relocate and recover a tablespace by
Perform open database backups using archived redo log files
Back up the control file
Perform cleanup after a failed online
backup
Use the DBVERIFY utility to detect
corruption
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Exam #1Z0-032—Oracle9i Database: Fundamentals II
(continued)
U ser - Mana ged I ncomp le te Re cove ry Cata log C rea tio n

Recovery a n d Mai nt e na nc e
Describe the steps of incomplete Describe the contents of the recovery
recovery catalog
Perform an incomplete database Create the recovery catalog
recovery Maintain the recovery catalog by using
Identify the loss of current online redo RMAN commands
log files Use RMAN to register, resynchronize,
R MAN Incomp le te Re cove ry and reset a database
Perform an incomplete database Query the recovery catalog to generate
recovery by using UNTIL TIME reports and lists
Perform an incomplete database Create, store, and run scripts
recovery by using UNTIL
SEQUENCE Describe methods for backing up and
recovering the recovery catalog
R MAN Mai n tena nce
T ra n spo rt i ng D a ta B e twe e n
Perform cross-checking of backups Da tabases
and copies
Describe the uses of the Export and
Update the repository when backups Import utilities
have been deleted
Describe Export and Import concepts
Change the availability status of and structures
backups and copies
Perform simple Export and Import
Make a backup or copy exempt from operations
the retention policy
List guidelines for using Export and
Catalog backups made with operating Import
system commands Load ing Da ta in to a Da taba se
Demonstrate the usage of direct-load
insert operations
Describe the usage of SQL*Loader
Perform basic SQL*Loader operations
List guidelines for using SQL*Loader
and direct-load insert
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Oracle9i Database: Performance Tuning
Exam# 1Z0-033
Ov erv iew of Ora c le9i Size and pin objects in the shared pool
P e rfo rm a n ce T un in g
Tune the shared pool reserve space
Describe the roles associated with the
database tuning process Describe the UGA and session
memory considerations
Describe the dependency between
tuning in different development phases Explain other tuning issues related to
the shared pool
Describe service-level agreements
Set the large pool
Describe the tuning goals
S iz i ng t he Buf f e r Ca ch e
Describe the most common tuning
problems Describe how the buffer cache is used
by different Oracle processes
Describe the tuning considerations
during development and production Describe the tuning issues related to
the buffer cache
Describe performance and safety
tradeoffs Monitor the use of the buffer cache,
also use of the different pools within
D ia g no sti c a n d T un in g T o o ls the buffer cache
Explain how the alert.log file is used Implement dynamic SGA allocation
Explain how background trace files are Set the DB_CACHE_ADVICE
used parameter
Explain how user trace files are used Create and size multiple buffer pools
Describe the statistics kept in the Detect and resolve free list contention
dynamic performance views
S izi ng O th er S GA S tr uc tu re s
Explain how StatsPack collects
statistics Monitor and size the redo log buffer
Collect statistics by using Monitor and size the java pool

STATSPACK Control the amount of Java session
Collect statistics using Enterprise memory used by a session
Manager Configure the instance to use I/O
Use other tuning tools Slaves
S izing the Sha red Pool Configure and use multiple DBW
processors
Measure and tune the library cache hit
ratio
Measure and tune the dictionary cache
hit ratio
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Exam #1Z0-033—Oracle9i Database: Performance Tuning
(continued)
Da tabas e Conf ig ura tio n a nd Mon ito r in g a nd De te cti ng

I/O Is sues Lock Cont en tion
Explain the advantages of distributing Define levels of locking
different Oracle file types
Describe possible causes of contention
Describe reasons for partitioning data
Use Oracle utilities to detect lock
in tablespaces
contention
Diagnose tablespace usage problems
Resolve contention in an emergency
Describe how checkpoints work
Prevent locking problems
Monitor and tune checkpoints
Recognize Oracle errors arising from
Monitor and tune redo logs deadlocks
Optimize Sort Operatio ns T un ing Ora c le Shar ed Se rve r
Describe how sorts are performed Identify issues associated with
Identify the SQL operations that managing users in Oracle Shared
require sorting Server processes
Differentiate between disk and Diagnose and resolve performance

memory sorts issues with Oracle Shared Server
processes
Create and monitor temporary
tablespaces Configure the Oracle Shared Server
environment to optimize performance
Reduce total sorts and disk sorts App l ica t ion T un ing
Determine the number of sorts Describe the role of the DBA in tuning
performed in memory Applications
Set old and new sort parameters Explain different storage structures,
D ia g no sin g C o n ten t io n f o r and why one storage structure may be
L a t c hes preferred over another
Describe the purpose of latches Explain the different types of indexes
Describe the different types of latche Explain Index Organized Tables
request
Describe partitioning methods
Describe contention for latches
Explain the use of the DBMS_STATS
Tune the appropriate resources to procedure
minimize latch contention
Describe Materialized Views and the
use of Query Rewrites
List requirements for OLTP, DSS and
Hybrid Systems
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Exam #1Z0-033—Oracle9i Database: Performance Tuning
(continued)
U si ng Ora cl e B lo ck s T un ing th e Ope ra t i ng S y s te m

Efficiently a n d U si ng R e sou rc e s
Describe the correct usage of extents Describe different system architectures
and Oracle blocks Describe the primary steps of OS
Explain space usage and the high water tuning
mark Identify similarities between OS and
Determine the high water mark DB tuning
Describe the use of Oracle Block Understand virtual memory and paging
parameters Explain the difference between a
Recover space from sparsely populated process and a thread
segments Set up Database Resource Manager
Describe and detect chaining and Assign users to Resource Manager
migration of Oracle blocks Group
Perform Index Reorganization Create resource plans within groups
Monitor indexes to determine usage
SQ L S tatem en t Tun in g
Describe how the Optimizer is used
Explain the concept of plan stability
Use Stored Outlines
Describe how hints are used
Use SQL Trace and TKPROF
Collect statistics on indexes and tables
Describe the use of histograms
Copy statics between databases
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Oracle9i DBA New Features for Oracle7.3 and
Oracle8 OCPs - Exam# 1Z0-035
U si ng Par t it ion ing : I n trod u ct io n to Re cove ry
Co ncep tua l Overv iew Manager
Describe the general partitioning rules. Discuss the benefits of using Recovery
I m p l e m e n t ing Part i ti o ned Manager
Indexes Identify the types of backups
Describe the different types of E nha nceme nt s to Netwo rki ng
partitioned indexes
Describe the concept of multiplexing
Supporting C ommands and
Gu ide l ine s for Par t it ion ed Describe the concept of connection
Tab le s a n d Ind exe s pooling
Describe restrictions that apply to Implementing Password
certain operations Manag eme nt
Para l le liz ing INSE RT , Implement password aging and expiry

U PD A T E , a n d D E LET E O pt imi zer a nd Que ry
O p era t ion s Improvements
Enable parallel DML for a session Describe the features of optimizer plan
Identifyin g New ROWID stability
S tr uc tu re s
Explain Top-N SQL queries
Describe the new ROWID format
Explain automatic parallel execution
Managing Large Objects
Summa ry Ma nagement
Differentiate between internal and
external LOBs Build and manage materialized views
for Oracle Summaries
Implemen ting O ra cle
Adva nced Q ueu ing Build and manage dimensions
Define the advanced queuing concepts Ind exe s and Ind ex -Organize d
Tab le s
U si ng A d d it io na l N e w
Fea tures Describe a function-based index
Implement reverse key indexes Par t it ioni ng I mprovem en ts
Create and use index-organized tables Implement range, hash, and composite
partitioning
Describe partition-wise join
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Exam #1Z0-035—Oracle9i DBA New Features for Oracle7.3
and Oracle8 OCPs (continued)
LOBs O ra cl e Se rve r S ecu ri ty

Define LOBs from a DBA perspective Explain the new privileged connection
O ra cl e U n ive rsa l I n sta ll e r: options
M ig ra tion a n d U pg ra de Describe the new security features and
Upgrade a database to Oracle9i their application:
D a tab a s e R e sou rce Manag e r Secure Application Role, Global
Explain the features of the database Context, Partitioned Fine-Grained
resource manager Access Control, and Fine-Grained
Auditing
M a nag e a b il i ty Enha n ce m e n t s
Ge nera l H igh Avai lab i li ty
Relocate and reorganize tables T echno logy
Remove unused columns from a table Describe fast-start time-based recovery
Define temporary tables limit
Ava ilab i li ty an d Explain the new Oracle Flashback
R e cov e rab il i ty Enha n ce m e n t s feature
Implement duplex and multiple archive Describe Resumable Space Allocation
logs
Describe the new Export/Import
Describe the functionality of LogMiner features
Implement fast-start fault recovery O ra cl e9 i LogMiner
E nha nceme nt s
Manage corrupt block detection and
repair Explain LogMiner new features:
SQL* Plus, PL/SQL, and DDL statement support, dictionary
Nationa l Lang uage Support staleness detection, ability to use an
E nha nceme nt s online dictionary, and ability to
Describe the use of PL/SQL for Event skip log corruptions
Triggers, Autonomous Transactions, Backup and Recovery
and Native Dynamic SQL Describe new RMAN manageability
Da tabas e Se cu ri ty features:
Implement fine-grained access control New backup enhancements and
new restore/recovery
enhancements
Describe new RMAN reliability
features:
Block media recovery (BMR) and
Trial Recovery
Describe other RMAN improvements
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O ra cl e9 i Da ta Guar d Performance Improvem ents

Explain the Oracle9i Data Guard Use the indexes monitoring feature
architecture Describe the cursor-sharing
Configure the physical Standby enhancements
Database in no-data-loss mode Identify cached execution plans
Initiate a Database Switchover Gather system statistics
Operation
R e a l A p p l i ca tio n C lu st e r s
D a tab a s e R e sou rce Manag e r
E nha nceme nt s Explain cache fusion
Automatically detect long-running Configure a shared server-side
operations initialization parameter file
Automatically limit resource F il e Manag e m e n t
consumption other than CPU and Explain the concept and benefits of
DOP Oracle-Managed Files (OMF)
O nl in e Op era tio ns Create and manage OMF files
Explain online index rebuild new Use SQL syntax to remove associated
functionality OS files when removing a non-OMF
Describe online table redefinitions tablespace from the database
Explain online analyze validate Create and alter default temporary
tablespaces
Describe the use of the Server
Parameter File (SPFILE) Tab le space Ma nagem ent
Se gmen t Manag eme nt ( Pa rt Explain the concept of Automatic

I) Undo Management
Use the automatic global index Create and maintain UNDO
maintenance feature tablespaces
Explain the use of external tables Create and properly use multiple block
sizes within a database
Use the new LIST partitioning method
Memory Management
Explain the basics of metadata
Application Programming Interface Set parameters to enable automatic and
dynamic sizing of SQL working areas
Se gmen t Manag eme nt ( Pa rt
II) Use new columns and views to gather
Explain and use the new Automatic information regarding SQL execution
Segment-Space Management memory management
functionality Describe the allocation and tracking of
Create and use bitmap join indexes memory behind a dynamic SGA
40
E nt e r p r ise Manag e r Globalizatio n S uppo rt

E nha nceme nt s
Describe the new date and time data
Generate HTML Reports types
Create user-defined events Describe the Unicode enhancements
SQ L Enhan cem en ts Use the Character Set Scanner
Use ISO/ANSI–standard SQL syntax, Da tabase Wo rkspaces
such as Joins, CASE expressions,
Version-enable a table
NULLIF, COALESCE, scalar
subqueries, MERGE, and analytical Create and assign a workspace
functions
Identify other SQL enhancements,
such as constraint enhancements, FOR
UPDATE WAIT
Use the enhancements to LOBs and
PL/SQL
41
Oracle9i: New Features for Administrators
Exam# 1Z0-030
O ra cl e Se rve r S ecu ri ty Backup and Recovery
Explain the new privileged connection Describe the new RMAN
options manageability features:
Describe the new security features and New backup enhancements and
their application: new restore/recovery
enhancements
Secure Application Role, Global
Context, Partitioned Fine-Grained Describe the new RMAN reliability
Access Control, and Fine-Grained features:
Auditing Block media recovery (BMR) and
Describe the optional security products Trial Recovery
Ge nera l H igh Avai lab i li ty Describe other RMAN improvements
T echno logy
O ra cl e9 i Da ta Guar d
Explain new features designed to
harden the database against unplanned Explain the Oracle9i Data Guard
down time architecture
Describe minimal I/O recovery Configure the physical Standby

Database in no-data-loss mode
Describe fast-start time-based recovery
limit Initiate a Database Switchover
operation
Explain the new Oracle Flashback
feature Set up automatic archive gaps
detection
Describe Resumable Space Allocation
Launch managed recovery mode in the
Describe the new Export/Import background
features
Apply a delay to redo application on
O ra cl e9 i LogMiner
the standby site
E nha nceme nt s
Da tabase Re source Manage r
Explain LogMiner new features: E nha nceme nt s
DDL statement support, dictionary Automatically detect long-running
staleness detection, ability to use an operations
online dictionary, and ability to
skip log corruptions Automatically limit resource
consumption other than CPU and
Describe the LogMiner Viewer DOP
42
Exam #1Z0-030—Oracle9i: New Features for Administrators
(continued)
O nl in e Op era tio ns R e a l A p p l i ca tio n C lu st e r s

Discuss the new features designed to Explain cache fusion
reduce planned down time
Configure a shared server-side
Explain online index rebuild new initialization parameter file
functionality F il e Manag e m e n t
Explain online functionality for index- Explain the concept and benefits of
organized tables (IOTs) Oracle-Managed Files (OMF)
Describe online table redefinitions Create and manage OMF files
Explain online analyze validate Use SQL syntax to remove associated
Describe the use of the Server OS files when removing a non-OMF
Parameter File (SPFILE) tablespace from the database
Se gmen t Manag eme nt ( Pa rt Create and alter default temporary
I) tablespaces
Use the automatic global index Tab le space Ma nagem ent
maintenance feature Explain the concept of Automatic
Explain the use of external tables Undo Management
Use the new LIST partitioning method Create and maintain UNDO
tablespaces
Explain the basics of metadata
Application Programming Interface Create and properly use multiple block
Se gmen t Manag eme nt ( Pa rt
sizes within a database
II) Memory Management
Explain and use the new Automatic Set parameters to enable automatic and
Segment-Space Management dynamic sizing of SQL working areas
functionality Use new columns and views to gather
Create and use bitmap join indexes information regarding SQL execution
Performance Improvem ents memory management
Use the indexes monitoring feature Describe the allocation and tracking of
memory behind a dynamic SGA
Describe skip scan index access
Describe the cursor-sharing
enhancements
Identify cached execution plans
Use the new first rows optimization
Gather system statistics
43
(continued)
E nt e r p r ise Manag e r Globalizatio n S uppo rt

E nha nceme nt s
Describe the new date and time data
Describe the new look and feel of the types
Console
Describe the Unicode enhancements
Use the Console in the standalone
mode Describe the enhanced sorting
functionality
Explain the Enterprise Manager
Use the Character Set Scanner
functionality that supports Oracle9i
Database features Explain the new byte and character
semantics
Generate HTML reports
Use the Locale Builder
Create user-defined events
Da tabase Wo rkspaces
SQ L Enhan cem en ts
Identify the Workspace Manager role
Use ISO/ANSI standard SQL syntax,
such as Joins, CASE expressions, Version-enable a table
NULLIF, COALESCE, scalar Disable workspace participation for a
subqueries, MERGE, and analytical table
functions
Create and assign a workspace
Identify other SQL enhancements,
such as constraint enhancements, FOR Explain Import and Export
UPDATE WAIT considerations
Use the enhancements to LOBs and
PL/SQL
44
Oracle8i: New Features for Administrators
Exam# 1Z0-020
Java i n th e Da taba se Par t it ioni ng I mprovem en ts
Describe Oracle Java components Revise the general partitioning
Describe JServer installation concepts
Tune JServer Implement range, hash, and composite

partitioning
O pt imi zer a nd Que ry
Improvements Explain ENABLE/DISABLE ROW
MOVEMENT
Describe the features of optimizer plan
stability Explain the new partition pruning
capabilities
Describe the contents of the
DBMS_STATS package Describe partition-wise join
Explain Top-N SQL queries Review partition maintenance
operations
Identify new SQL keywords for
computing subtotals O bject Re la tio nal Fea tu res
and LO Bs
Identify new sort processing options
Define LOBs from a DBA perspective
Explain automatic parallel execution O ra cl e U n ive rsa l I n sta ll e r:
Summa ry Ma nagement M ig ra tion a n d U pg ra de
Build and manage Materialized views List the features of Oracle Universal
for Oracle Summaries Installer
Build and manage Dimensions Migrate an Oracle7 database to
I nd ex a nd I nde x-O rgan iz ed Oracle8i
Tab le s
Upgrade an Oracle8 database to
Describe bitmap indexes Oracle8i
improvements Tab le space Ma nagem ent
Describe a function-based index Manage locally managed tablespaces
Build an index online Manage transportable tablespaces
Compute index statistics Use read-only tablespace
Describe an index-organized table enhancements
(IOT)
Explain logical ROWIDs
Create multiple indexes on an IOT
Explain how to partition an IOT
45
(continued)
D a tab a s e R e sou rce Manag e r Fea tures of Net8

List the features of the database Describe the new service naming
resource manager scheme
Limit the use of resources by using the Explain automatic registration
database resource manager
Describe load balancing
M a nag e a b il i ty Enha n ce m e n t s
Configure the network for JServer
Identify database limits
SQL* Plus, PL/SQL, and
Relocate and reorganize tables Nationa l Lang uage Support
E nha nceme nt s
Remove unused columns from a table
Use SQL*Plus for database
Define temporary tables management
Identify SQL*Loader enhancements Describe the use of PL/SQL for Event
Monitor long-running operations Triggers, Autonomous Transactions,
and Native Dynamic SQL
Define new constraints features
Da tabas e Se cu ri ty
Define new Export/Import features
Describe N-Tier authentication
Ava ilab i li ty an d
R e cov e rab il i ty Enha n ce m e n t s Describe invoker's rights security
Learn RMAN new features management
Implement duplex and multiple archive Implement application context areas

logs Implement fine-grained access control
Set up a standby database in sustained
recovery mode
Start up a database for read operations
Suspend database I/Os
Describe the functionality of LogMiner
Implement fast-start fault recovery
Manage corrupt block detection and
repair
Describe the new possibility of
dynamically changing the number of
free lists
46
Oracle8: New Features for Administrators
Exam# 1Z0-010
U si ng Par t it ion ing : Para l le liz ing INSE RT ,
Co ncep tua l Overv iew U PD A T E , a n d D E LET E
O p era t ion s
Describe the benefits of partitioning
Describe the advantages of parallel
Describe the general partitioning rules
data manipulation language (DML)
Describe the general partition
Use hints and the parallel clause to set
restrictions
the degree of parallelism for a DML
I m p l e m e n t ing Part i ti o ned statement
Indexes
Execute parallel UPDATE and
Describe the different types of DELETE operations on partitioned
partitioned indexes tables
Plan an indexing strategy to support Use the data dictionary views
your applications associated with parallel DML
Describe general partition restrictions operations
Supporting C ommands and Identifyin g New ROWID
Gu ide l ine s for Par t it ion ed S tr uc tu re
Tab le s a n d Ind exe s
Describe the new ROWID format in
Explain the various commands to Oracle8
support partition management
Use the new ROWID format in
Describe restrictions that apply to Oracle8
certain operations
Use the DBMS_ROWID package
Describe data dictionary tables that Def in in g O bject Re la tio nal
provide information on partitions Fea tures
Define an object relational database
Describe the object concepts in
Oracle8
Create a basic object type
Create and use an object view
47
Exam #1Z0-010—Oracle8: New Features for Administrators
(continued)
Managing Large Objects I n trod u ct io n to Re cove ry

Manager
Compare and contrast LONG and
large object (LOB) data types Describe the Recovery Manager
architecture
Create and maintain LOB data types
Discuss the benefits of using Recovery
Differentiate between internal and
Manager
external LOBs
Identify the types of backups
Utilize the DBMS_LOB PL/SQL
package Describe the use of the Recovery
Implemen ting O ra cle Manager catalog
Adva nced Q ueu ing List associated data dictionary views
Define the advanced queuing concepts Using Catalog Commands and
R e p o r ts in R e cov er y Manag e r
Create and send messages by using the
ENQUEUE procedure Maintain the contents of the recovery
catalog
Administer the queues and queue
tables Generate reports and lists from the
U si ng A d d it io na l N e w recovery catalog
Fea tures Create and execute scripts to perform
Implement new types of constraint backup and recovery operations
checking and enforcement Using RUN Commands and
S cr ip ts in R e cov er y Manag e r
Implement reverse key indexes
Manage backup, copy, restore, and
Describe index-organized tables
recovery operations by using Recovery
Create and use index-organized tables Manager
Identify the new security Create and execute scripts to perform
enhancements backup and recovery operations
Configure a large pool System Global
Area (SGA)
Take advantage of National Language
Support (NLS) enhancements
Use external procedures
Describe the Oracle8 raised size
ceilings
48
Exam #1Z0-010—Oracle8: New Features for Administrators
(continued)
E nha nceme nt s to Netwo rki ng Implementing Password

Manag eme nt
Describe the concept of multiplexing
Implement account locking
Describe the concept of connection
pooling Implement password aging and expiry
Describe the new features of naming Implement password complexity
services verification
Describe the connectivity features M ig ra ti ng Se rve r a n d
App l ica t ion s
Describe the security features
Explain the Migration Utility
Describe the performance benefits
Explain the steps to complete a
Describe the possibilities of migration to Oracle8
configuration and administration
Explain the migration options
49
Oracle9i DBA Certified Master Practicum
Overall Practicum Objectives Practicum Areas of Focus

Configure an Oracle9i database and Objectives
environment by creating the logical and Da tabas e Conf ig ura tio n
physical structures required to support Determine and set sizing parameters
optimal performance for database segments
Configure an Oracle9i network Create and manage temporary,
environment to support a variety of permanent, and undo tablespaces
connection scenarios
Stripe data files across multiple
Install, configure, and use Oracle physical devices and locations
database management, tuning, and
Configure the database environment to
diagnostic tools
support optimal data access
Use Oracle9i enhanced data performance
management features to support
Protect the database from loss of data
advanced replication, partitioning, and
from any failure scenario
parallel operations
Create and manage database
Use Oracle9i tools to backup data configuration files
while providing uninterrupted database
availability O ra cl e Ne two r k Con f ig ura ti o n
Create and manage multiple network
Use Oracle9i tools to perform restore
configuration files
and complete recovery operations
from any failure scenario Configure the database instance to
support shared server connections
Perform troubleshooting, analysis, and
problem resolution to enhance Set up network tracing
database and instance performance Configure the network environment to
efficiently manage user connections
Manage Oracle network processes
Configure the network environment to
allow connections to multiple database
50
Oracle9i DBA Certified Master Practicum (continued)
O ra cl e En te rp ri se Ma nage r Da tabase Ma nageme nt

Se tu p a nd Co nfigu rat io n
Implement fine-grained security
Configure Oracle Enterprise Manager
Generate table, index, column, and
Create an OEM Repository system statistics
Use OEM to modify a database Manage the SGA.
configuration
Manage new users
Configure OEM to manage database
availability Implement Replication
Performance Manag ement
D a tab a s e A v a i lab il i ty
Create a recovery catalog by using Collect instance and database statistics
Recovery Manager by using STATSPACK, UTLBSTAT/
UTLESTAT, and OEM Packs
Use Recovery Manager to perform
database backups Analyze statistics, and modify
parameters to enhance performance
Use Recovery Manager to perform a
complete database restore and recovery Configure Resource Manager, and use
it to manage queries
Configure the TNSNAMES.ORA file
to support remote connections to a Create and manage objects to
catalog database by using TCP accommodate different data access
methods
Perform a complete recovery from any
failure scenario Analyze and tune query performance
S tandb y Da tabases a nd Data
Da ta Manag ement
G u a rd
Create and manage tablespaces to
Create and utilize a standby database
support database access activities
Add data to the primary database in
Manage partitioning within a database
preparation for transfer to a standby
environment
database
Configure auditing within the database
Set up the standby database to use the
Provide users with access to data log writer process to transfer the log
Provide access to data by using stream to the standby database
flashback Configure the network environment to
allow communication between the
standby database and the primary
database
Open the standby database in a "read-
only" state
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Fiji Australia
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Gabon Lelystad
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