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 Duration 21 hours

Course Outline

Introduction to SQL Tuning

  • Overview of performance tuning objectives and goals
  • Architecture of the Oracle Optimizer
  • Core tuning principles: cost, cardinality, and selectivity

Analyzing Execution Plans

  • Generation and interpretation of execution plans
  • Comparison of EXPLAIN PLAN and DBMS_XPLAN
  • Identifying common performance issues within plans

Indexing Approaches

  • Different index types and their impact on tuning
  • Developing and evaluating indexes for optimal performance
  • Implementation of invisible and function-based indexes

Oracle Tuning Utilities

  • Automatic Workload Repository (AWR)
  • Automatic Database Diagnostic Monitor (ADDM)
  • SQL Tuning Advisor and SQL Access Advisor

Managing SQL Plans

  • Plan baselines and the process of capturing plans
  • Oversight of plan evolutions
  • Application of SQL plan directives

Advanced SQL Tuning Methods

  • Bind peeking and adaptive cursor sharing
  • Controlling execution flow using hints and profiles
  • Diagnosis and remediation of complex query issues

Practical Tuning Exercises

  • Evaluation of real-world SQL challenges
  • Guided, step-by-step tuning activities
  • Best practices and comprehensive tuning checklists

Recap and Future Directions

Requirements

  • Solid knowledge of Oracle SQL and PL/SQL
  • Prior experience working with Oracle Database in a developer or DBA capacity
  • Foundational understanding of execution plans and indexing principles

Target Audience

  • Oracle database developers
  • Performance engineers
  • Database administrators

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