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Oracle9i Database Administrator Certified Master Paths
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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
B e n e f i t s t o th e IT Emp lo y e r
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 Professional
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 D BA C e r ti f i e d Ma st e r
O ra cl e9 i Da tabase ( OCM )
Adm in is tra to r Cert if ied Beyond OCP, highly experienced DBAs
A sso c ia te ( 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 tabase
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 rren t OC P Creden tial to O ra cle9 i
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Re qu ire d Exam s an d S el ec te 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
Oracle9i Database Administrator Certified Associate
Oracle9i Database Administrator Certified Professional
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 n d s -O n C o u r se R e q u i re m e n t
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 fulfil 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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C urren t O CP Ca nd ida tes C er tif ie d OC P DBA s
T es ted BE FORE Se ptem ber 1 ,
200 2
Currently certified OCP DBAs are not
required to complete any additional
OCP candidates who have already hands-on courses; they are required only
completed at least one exam toward to pass the upgrade exam.
earning their OCP credential before
September 1, 2002, will be permitted to The courses listed on the previous page
earn their OCP credential without having are offered at Oracle University centers
to complete one of the hands-on courses around the world as well as at many
listed above. Oracle Authorized Education Centers,
and Oracle Authorized Education
New OC P Cand idates T ested Partners. Instructor-led courses are also
AFTER Sep temb er 1 , 2002 now available online, enabling candidates
All new OCP candidates will continue to to complete this requirement from their
be permitted to enroll in the required home or office if travel or time is a
exams before fulfilling the hands-on constraint.
course requirement, but will not be To find more information about these
certified until completing both the exams courses, or to enroll, visit the Oracle
and course requirement. University Web site at
Note that candidates must first complete http://www.oracle.com/education/ and
the OCA certification before obtaining an select the Oracle9i DBA Learning Path.
OCP credential.
* This title is not available online.
OA I, O IA, and Wor kfo rce
Dev elo pment S tudents
Note that students completing their
Oracle study with an Oracle Academic
Initiative (OAI) program, Oracle Internet
Academy (OIA), or an Oracle Workforce
Development school do NOT need to
complete one of the specific courses listed
on the previous page, since these students
are already completing this curriculum
with their program of study.
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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
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O ra cl e9 i Da tabas e Adm in ist ra tor C er t ifi ed Ma ste r R eq ui remen t s
To earn your Oracle9i Database Administrator Certified Master credential, you must meet
the following requirements.
O ra cl e9 i D BA C e r ti f i e d Ma st e r P r a c t i cum R eg is tra t ion
( OCM ) P r e r e q u is i t e 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 tabase OCM
hands-on experience in topics that may
P r a c t i cum 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_info.html to view your local Oracle
University contact information.
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O ra cl e9 i Da tabase OCM Practicu m Cou r se P re req 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 u m
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.
M i nim um P ra ct i cum 8. Proficiency in using Konqueror 2.2
Par t ic ipan t Sk il l s browser software
1. Proficiency in Oracle9i SQL
P r a c t i cum E n v i r o n m 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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P r a c t i cum O b je c t i v e s a n d
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
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Self-Paced CD-ROM Training T es t C o n t e n t C h e c k l i 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, so visit the OCP Web site at
demonstrations, assessments, and hands- http://www.oracle.com/education/certific
on practices. Self-paced CD-ROM courses ation/objectives/ to download the latest
offer a convenient, comprehensive, version of this guide before attending
ongoing resource for you or your your exam appointments.
organization.
Add i tio na l P repa 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/education/certific
ation/sts.html.
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4 Registering for Your Tests
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3. When you register, ask the Prometric C hang ing or Ca nceling 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.
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5 Taking Your Tests
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Retaking a Test If you receive a low score, an Oracle
Candidates must wait 30 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
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Re t irem en t of a n O CP T ra ck Upda ting Yo ur Demog raphic
I n f o rma ti o n
When Oracle announces the retirement of
a track, you will have at least six months Visit the Prometric Web site at
to pass the remaining exams in the retiring http://register.prometric.com/ to update
track. If you do not upgrade your your demographic information.
certification by the deadline, you will be Follow the steps below:
required to complete all tests within the
new track to obtain the latest credential. 1. Log in to the site with your e-mail
Consult the OCP Web site for current address and password. If you have
testing requirements. never registered online before, click the
link to set up your online account.
2. In the left navigation bar under Exam
Services click Update Profile
3. You may update your mailing address,
telephone numbers, and your e-mail
address.
4. Click Next Your OCP Candidate
information is now updated.
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7 Special Testing Opportunities
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Test Content Checklists
The following test content checklists show the
objectives covered in the OCP exams.
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Test Content Checklist
Introduction to Oracle: SQL® and PL/SQL™
Exam# 1Z0-001
Ov erv iew of R ela tiona l Agg rega ti ng D a ta U si ng
D a tab a s e s , S Q L , a n d P L/ S Q L G ro 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 as ic S QL Sta teme nt s
Subqueries
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
M u 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 n g R e a d a b l e O u tp u t
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 M ul 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)
M an ipu lat i ng Da ta O th e r D a t a b a s e O b je c ts
Describe each DML statement Describe database objects and their
Insert rows into a table uses
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)
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Test Content Checklist
®
Introduction to Oracle9i: SQL
Exam# 1Z0-007
W r it in g B as ic S QL Se le ct Agg rega ti ng D a ta U si ng
S tatemen ts G ro 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 Subqueries
Sort the rows retrieved by a query Describe the types of problems that
S ing le-Row Functions 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 n g R e a d a b l e O u tp u t
D isp lay ing Data f rom M ul 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
M an ipu lat i ng 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)
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Test Content Checklist
Oracle9i Database: Fundamentals I
Exam# 1Z0-031
O ra cl e A rc h it ec tu ra l D a ta D i cti o n a ry C o n te n t a n d
Com ponen ts 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
M ai 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 M ai 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)
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 Manag ing Pas swor d S ecur ity
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)
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Test Content Checklist
Oracle9i Database: Fundamentals II
Exam# 1Z0-032
Ne tworkin 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
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Exam #1Z0-032—Oracle9i Database: Fundamentals II
(continued)
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Exam #1Z0-032—Oracle9i Database: Fundamentals II
(continued)
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Test Content Checklist
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 iagno stic and Tuning Tools 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
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Exam #1Z0-033—Oracle9i Database: Performance Tuning
(continued)
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Exam #1Z0-033—Oracle9i Database: Performance Tuning
(continued)
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Test Content Checklist
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 in g Part i ti o n e d Manager
Indexes Identify the types of backups
Describe the different types of E nha nceme nts to Netwo rking
partitioned indexes
Describe the concept of multiplexing
S u p p o r t i n g C om m a n d s a n d
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 Implemen ting Passwo rd
certain operations Manag eme nt
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)
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Test Content Checklist
Oracle9i: New Features for Administrators
Exam# 1Z0-030
O ra cl e Se rve r S ecu ri ty B a c ku p a n d R e cov e ry
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 Guard
Explain new features designed to
harden the database against unplanned Explain the Oracle9i Data Guard
down time architecture
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O n l in e O p e ra tio n s 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 Man a g 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 Managemzent
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) M e m o ry M a n a g e m e n t
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
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Test Content Checklist
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
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Test Content Checklist
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 pera 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 in g Part i ti o n e d 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
S u p p o r t i n g C om m a n d s a n d I d e n t if y in g New R O W ID
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 D ef in in g O b j ec t R e la tio na l
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
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Oracle9i DBA Certified Master Practicum
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Oracle9i DBA Certified Master Practicum (continued)
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Prometric Regional Service Centers
How t o Us e Th is Tab le
1. Locate your country in the table.
2. Call the Prometric Regional Service Center (RSC) listed for your country. The RSC
numbers are shown in the box above. If there is a toll-free number for your country to
the Regional Service Center, then it should be in the table below. For a list of testing sites
in your country, refer to http://www.prometric.com/, Test Center Locator.
COUNTRY RSC TOLL-FREE # COUNTRY RSC TOLL-FREE #
Algeria Leystad Curacao, NA Latin America
Argentina Latin America Cyprus Lelystad
Australia Australia 1.800.806.944 Czech Republic Lelystad
Austria Leystad 0660.8582 Denmark Lelystad
Bahamas Latin America Dominican Latin America
Republic
Bangladesh Australia
Ecuador Latin America
Barbados Latin America
Egypt Lelystad
Belgium Lelystad 0800.1.7414
Estonia Lelystad
Bermuda Latin America
Fiji Australia
Bolivia Latin America
Finland Lelystad
Botswana Lelystad
France Lelystad 01.428.93.122
Brazil Latin America 000.817.965.5340
Gabon Lelystad
Brunei Australia
Bahrain Lelystad
Bulgaria Lelystad
Georgian Lelystad
Cameroon Lelystad Republic
Canada North America Germany Lelystad 0130.83.97.08
Cayman Islands Latin America Ghana Lelystad
Chile Latin America Great Britain Lelystad 08.00.592.873
China Australia 1.0800.610.0036 Greece Lelystad
Colombia Latin America 980.13.0932 Guam Australia 1888.249.6392
Costa Rica Latin America Guatemala Latin America
Croatia Lelystad Honduras Latin America
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COUNTRY RSC TOLL-FREE # COUNTRY RSC TOLL-FREE #
Hong Kong Australia 800.96.8444 Poland Lelystad
Hungary Lelystad Portugal Lelystad
Iceland Lelystad Puerto Rico Latin America
India Australia Reunion Island Lelystad
Indonesia Australia 001.803.61608 Romania Lelystad
Ireland Lelystad 1.800.626.104 Russia Lelystad
Israel Lelystad Saudi Arabia Lelystad
Italy Lelystad 1.6787.8441 Senegal Lelystad
Ivory Coast Lelystad Singapore Australia 800.616.1132
Jamaica Latin America 1.800.892.1978 Slovakia Lelystad
Japan Tokyo 0120.387737 Slovenia Lelystad
Jordan Lelystad South Africa Lelystad
Kazakhstan Lelystad South Korea Australia 007.8611.3095
Kenya Lelystad Spain Lelystad
Kuwait Lelystad Sri Lanka Australia
Latvia Lelystad Suriname Latin America
Lebanon Lelystad Sweden Lelystad
Lithuania Lelystad Switzerland Lelystad 0800.55.69.66
Luxembourg Lelystad Taiwan Australia 008.061.1141
Macau Australia Tanzania Lelystad
Macedonia Lelystad Thailand Australia 01.800.611.2401
Malaysia Australia 1800.80.0508 Trinidad & Latin America
Tobago
Malta Lelystad
Tunisia Lelystad
Martinique Lelystad
Turkey Lelystad
Mauritius Lelystad
Ukraine Lelystad
Mexico Latin America 95.800.332.1034
United Arab Lelystad
Morocco Lelystad Emirates
United States North America 1.800.891.3926
Namibia Lelystad
Uruguay Latin America
Nepal Australia
Venezuela Latin America
Netherlands Lelystad 0800.022.7584
Vietnam Australia 612.9414.3666
New Caledonia Australia
Yugoslavia Lelystad
New Zealand Australia 0800.44.1689
Zimbabwe Lelystad
Nigeria Lelystad
Norway Lelystad
Oman Lelystad
Pakistan Australia
Panama Latin America
Papua New Australia
Guinea
Paraguay Latin America
Peru Latin America
Philippines Australia 1.800.1.611.0126
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