Oracle Database 19c RAC and Grid Infrastructure Administration training gives you the skills to install, configure and manage Oracle’s high-availability database platform. You’ll work through RAC architecture, clusterware, components, ASM storage management, backup and recovery strategies, and performance tuning.
Oracle Database 19c RAC and Grid Infrastructure Administration
Reduce downtime and optimise database performance
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the tools, processes and techniques needed to run Oracle’s database platform. Through practical exercises you’ll gain the skills to keep business-critical databases resilient, scalable and secure, reducing downtime and supporting seamless operations.
Learning objectives
- Install and set up Grid Infrastructure (Oracle's cluster software)
- Build and manage Real Application Clusters (RAC) databases
- Use ASM (Automatic Storage Management) via command line and GUI
- Keep RAC systems running at their best
- Set up services for workload and HA (High Availability)
- Fix Clusterware and OCR (Oracle Cluster Registry) problems
- Handle backup and recovery with RMAN (Recovery Manager)
- Move from single instance to RAC
What you’ll learn
This course gives you the tools needed to manage RAC (Real Application Clusters) setups. You'll learn RAC basics, services, backups, troubleshooting and more, gaining the practical skills to ensure reliable, high-performance database environments.
Grid Infrastructure essentials
Oracle Grid Infrastructure forms the foundation for RAC. In this course, you’ll examine how Oracle Clusterware and Automatic Storage Management (ASM) operate together to support a cluster environment. Work directly with shared storage, learn how files are managed across nodes, and configure the core services required for smooth operation. By the end, you will have a clear understanding of how Grid Infrastructure functions and the skills required to manage it effectively.
RAC database administration
Learn how to configure Oracle RAC databases, fine-tune settings for performance and stability, and manage critical components including redo logs and undo tablespaces. Explore both policy-managed and admin-managed configurations and see how services can be used to balance workloads.
Monitoring and troubleshooting
RAC environments offer significant advantages, but they require careful monitoring to avoid potential issues. Learn how to detect problems early and address them efficiently. Using tools such as Enterprise Manager, AWR reports, cluster logs and operating system utilities, you will develop the ability to identify and resolve issues promptly. The course covers approaches to investigating and rectifying common RAC challenges, ensuring the environment remains stable and efficient.
What’s included
- Five days of instructor-led training in a live virtual classroom
- Interactive hands-on live labs
- All relevant course materials
- Course completion certificate
Key facts
Ideal for
Oracle DBAs who want to strengthen their RAC and Grid Infrastructure skills and improve their understanding of high availability environments.
Prerequisites
You should have first completed our Linux Introduction, Oracle Database 19c Administration, or Oracle Database 19c Backup and Recovery with RMAN courses or have the equivalent working knowledge.
Learning experience
Our experienced trainers and interactive labs create a focused, practical environment – so you can put theory into practice from day one.
FAQs
Learn to install, configure and manage Oracle Database 19c RAC and Grid Infrastructure. Gain practical expertise in high availability, performance tuning, backup, recovery, and troubleshooting to keep critical database systems running reliably.
Do I need a knowledge of Linux before starting this course?
Yes. This course is delivered in a Linux environment, so prior experience using UNIX or Linux at the command line is essential. If you don’t already possess this knowledge, our Linux Introduction course provides the foundational skills required to be able to participate effectively.
What is Oracle Database 19c RAC?
Oracle Database 19c Real Application Clusters (RAC) is a high-availability database solution that allows multiple servers to access a single database simultaneously. It improves scalability, fault tolerance and workload distribution, ensuring that critical applications remain available even if one server fails.
Does the course include RAC performance tuning techniques?
The course covers RAC-specific performance tuning, including cache fusion, load balancing, and the use of diagnostic tools and metrics. You will learn how to optimise queries, configure transparent failover, and maintain steady performance across the cluster.
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