Lead Instructor:
TBA
Office: TBA
Phone: TBA
Office Hours:TBA
Textbook(s):
Title: Oracle9i Performance Tuning:
Optimizing Database Productivity
Author: Hassan A. Afyouni
ISBN: 0-619-16004-7
Publisher: Thomson Course Technology
Software
used to complete coursework: Oracle 9i,Refer
http://otn.oracle.com/software/content.html
Other required
equipment:
Credit Hours: Three (3) Semester
Hours
Pre-requisites: CIS257
Co-requisites: none
Course
Description:
This
course provides an opportunity to explore areas of current interest in
Computer Programming. Emphasis is placed on subject matter appropriate to
computer programming. Upon completion, students should be able to
demonstrate an understanding of the specific area of
study.
Course
Goals:
- To obtain the education and hands-on skill to Administer an RDBMS,
Relational Database Management System
Course
Objectives:
Upon
successful completion, students will be able to demonstrate (through
completion of classwork and assignments):
- An understanding of the Oracle Performance and Tuning
- An understanding of Tuning Goals
- An understanding of Performance Problems
- An understanding of DBA Roles and Responsibilities
- An understanding of Oracle Tunig Tools
- The education and hands-on skill to pass Oracle Certification Exam
1Z0-032
| The Core Values of Wake Technical
Community College |
| Respect |
Instructor and students will foster an
environment that is respectful of all. |
| Responsibility |
Instructor and students will foster an
environment that promotes taking responsibility for one's actions
and obligations. |
| Critical Thinking |
Instructor and students will strive to improve
the critical thinking skills of analysis, synthesis, and
evaluation. |
| Communication |
Instructor and students will strive to ensure
that both written and oral communications are clearly
understood. |
| Collaboration |
Instructor and students will strive to develop
collaborative skills. |
| Grading Is As
Follows: |
| Exam |
60 |
2 @ 30% each |
| Labs/Projects |
30 |
up to 10 Lab Assignments |
| Attendance |
10 |
|
Classroom
Policies:
- Students are responsible for all of the information presented in the
Wake Technical Community College Student Handbook.
- Please note that computers are to be used at all times for official
course purposes. Use of computers for general web
surfing, email, chat rooms, etc. is not allowed. Violation of this rule
will result in a grade deduction and possible loss of computer
privileges.
- The college forbids the use of audible electronic equipment (cell
phones, pagers, etc.) during instructional time.
- If you miss a lecture or arrive late, you are responsible for the
material presented, handouts distributed, and any announcements made
that day. The instructor will not provide notes for missed classes.
Tentative
Schedule
Note: This schedule is
subject to some changes/modifications per Instructor -- This offered
as only a study guide. The pace of each class differs according to
the instructional needs of the students in the class. Always consult
with your instructor. Note** A Final Project may be assigned in leiu
of a Final Exam. |
| Week |
Coursework |
Textbook/Assignments |
|---|
| 1 |
Performance Tuning Overview
|
Chapter 1 |
| 2 |
Tuning the Buffer Cache and Redo Log Buffer |
Chapters 2, 3 |
| 3 |
Tuning the Shared Pool Memory, Working with the Program Global Area
|
Chapters 4, 5 |
| 4 |
Optimizing Data Storage and Tablespaces
|
Chapters 6 & 7 |
| 6 |
Tuning Undo Segments and Detecting Lock Contention
|
Chaptesr 8, 9 |
| 7 |
Other Tuning Issues and Tuning Tools
|
Chapter 10, 12 |
| 8 |
SQL Tuning |
Chapter 13 |
| 9 |
Optimizing Applications |
Chapter 14 |
| 10 |
Final exam
|
|
Disability Support
Services is available for students who require academic
accommodations due to any physical, psychological, or learning
disability. To determine eligibility, contact the office at 108-S
Holding Hall or call
662-3405 (TDD 779-0668)
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