The Cloud Dba Oracle

Learn how to define strategies for cloud adoption of your Oracle database landscape. Understand private cloud, public cloud, and hybrid cloud computing in order to successfully design and manage databases in the cloud. The Cloud DBA-Oracle provides an overview of Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) that you can use in defining your cloud adoption strategy. In-depth details of various cloud service providers for Oracle database are given, including Oracle Cloud and Amazon Web Services (AWS). Database administration techniques relevant to hosting databases in the cloud are shown in the book as well as the technical details needed to perform all database administration tasks and activities, such as migration to the cloud, backup in the cloud, and new database setup in the cloud. You will learn from real-world business cases and practical examples of administration of Oracle database in the cloud, highlighting the challenges faced and solutions implemented. What you will learn: Cloud computing concepts from the DBA perspective, such as private cloud, public cloud, hybrid cloud Technical details of all aspects of cloud database administration Challenges faced during setup of databases in private cloud or database migration to public cloud Key points to be kept in mind during database administration in the cloud Practical examples of successful Oracle database cloud migration and support Who Is This Book For All levels of IT professionals, from executives responsible for determining database strategies to database administrators and database architects who manage and design databases.

Administer Configure Oracle Database in 'The Cloud' Step by Step ApproachCloud adoption in the database world is growing very rapidly. Various research and studies forecast the DBaaS and cloud database service market to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 65% by 2019.Currently available books cover either cloud computing or database administration, but not both. This book bridges the gap. The book is divided into two parts. Part I covers the cloud computing concepts and database as a service overview, whereas Part II covers everything that is required for you to become a cloud DBA.Part II starts from your first database provisioning in the cloud and then moves to setting up Oracle RAC and DataGuard in the cloud. The chapter on database migration to the cloud gives you in-depth details around how to plan and execute DB migration. The chapter on DB security touches on the key security aspects that you should take care for your cloud-based database. The backup and recovery chapter covers variousbackup and recovery options in Oracle cloud and AWS. The manage and monitor chapter covers details on all the tools that are useful for performing day-to-day monitoring and administration. Part II covers DB administration aspects from the two most prominent cloud providers-Oracle Cloud and Amazon Web Services (AWS).This book has the right balance of theory and practical examples, along with the best practices in each given area.Database administrators, DB architects, and DB operations managers can use this book to learn and understand the process of running Oracle database in the cloud.

An Expert Guide to Building Oracle Database Cloud Infrastructures This is the first complete, practical guide to architecting, designing, and building Database Clouds with Oracle 12c. Written by a veteran author team of Oracle gurus and ACE Directors, Building Database Clouds in Oracle 12c combines a real-world, hands-on operations guide with an expert handbook on Oracle Database-As-A-Service (DBaaS) and Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC). Writing for Oracle DBAs, DMAs, cloud administrators, and other Oracle professionals, the authors present authoritative technical information for database cloud build-out, management, monitoring, and day-to-day administration. The authors first explain the key concepts underlying DBaaS, describe cloud computing implementations related to it, and outline the business and technology benefits. Next, they show how the Oracle DBA’s approach changes in cloud environments. Then, building on this foundation, they offer insider advice on all key facets of database cloud deployment and operation with Oracle Enterprise Manager 12c and Oracle RAC 12c. This guide helps you Make the business case for cloud computing with DBaaS Organize DBA responsibilities in cloud environments Plan, design, and deploy Database Clouds with Oracle’s latest components Consolidate schema and databases with Oracle Enterprise Manager 12c Use best practices for management, administration metering, and chargeback Clone databases quickly and reliably Set up grid infrastructure on Oracle VM for x86 or Oracle VM VirtualBox

Linux Recipes for Oracle DBAs is an example–based book on managing Oracle Database in a Linux environment. Covering commonly used distributions such as Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Oracle Enterprise Linux, the book is written for database administrators who need to get work done and lack the luxury of curling up fireside with a stack of Linux documentation. The book is task–oriented: Look up the task to perform. See the solution. Read up on the details. Get the job done. Takes you directly from problem to solution Covers the “right” mix of Linux user and administration tasks for database administrators Respects your time by being succinct and to–the–point What you’ll learn Execute Linux commands applicable to Oracle Database administration. Write shell scripts to automate critical DBA tasks. Monitor, tune, and optimize a Linux server to run Oracle Database. Perform Linux system administration tasks relevant to Oracle Database. Implement Oracle real application clusters on Linux. Implement Oracle automatic storage management on Linux. Remotely (and securely!) manage Oracle on Linux. Who this book is for Linux Recipes for Oracle DBAs is a book for Oracle database administrators who want to expertly operate Oracle databases on the Linux operating system. If you’re new to Linux, or are migrating from a Unix platform, or just want detailed solutions for tasks that Oracle DBAs perform on Linux servers, this book is for you.

This book is a practical step-by-step tutorial with screenshots for carrying out tasks showing you how to manage and administer your data center with Oracle Enterprise Manager. It is packed with best practices and tips that will help you benefit from the author's extensive experience of working with Oracle Enterprise Manager since at least a decade, and combined with his 25+ years IT industry experience. If you are a Data Center, IT or Database Team manager who wants to take advantage of the automation and compliance benefits of Enterprise Manager 12c Cloud Control, then Oracle Enterprise Mana.

Adapt your career as a database administrator to the changing industry. Learn where the growth and demand for DBA talent are occurring and how to enhance your skill set. Creating databases, providing access, and controlling data are no longer the focus. What matters now is managing and monitoring the systems that provide access to users of the data. This book will help you formulate a plan for development and change to remain valuable in the face of radical new developments around cloud computing, containerized databases, and automation of routine tasks. The playing field is shifting rapidly with the development of technologies and software enhancements that automate and even eliminate many traditional aspects of the DBA job. DBA Transformation helps you redirect your attention and skills as a DBA to areas such as design and development of the containers and cloud environments on which automation depends. You will be encouraged to build soft skills as well as to focus on technical pain points such as data security that are of even greater importance now that so much corporate data is in cloud-based systems that are accessible from the Internet at large. What You'll Learn Embrace and profit from rapid shifts in the database industry Recognize where growth and demand for talent are occurring Create a personal transformation plan to help you navigate the changes Pivot your career toward more interesting skills and responsibilities Who This Books Is For Working database professionals who are interested in keeping their careers relevant as well as building their careers and making them stronger in the face of dramatic changes that are being driven by trends toward cloud computing and containerization

The primary target audience is Oracle DBAs and Oracle Cloud DBA's. This book has been diligently planned for all levels of DBA experts. Coming right from the real-world practitioner DBA's, this book is written as a hands-on guide imparting practical working knowledge and guidance of Autonomous Database.*Creating Autonomous Databases.*Accessing Autonomous Databases.*Monitoring Autonomous Databases.*Loading Data to Autonomous Databases.*Use of Object Storage Bucket.*Migrating Autonomous Databases.*Managing Autonomous Databases.

This practical Oracle Press guide teaches cutting-edge techniques for building, configuring, and managing a secure private database cloud with Oracle Enterprise Manager 13c This hands-on volume lays out ready-to-deploy roadmaps for the design and maintenance of high-performance private database clouds using Oracle Enterprise Manager 13c. Learn best practices for a wide variety of different approaches—Database as a Service, Snap Clone as a Service, Schema as a Service, and Pluggable Database as a Service. Oracle Private Cloud Cookbook with Enterprise Manager 13c thoroughly explains how to architect, configure, and manage every component in a private database cloud lifecycle. You will get an insider’s solutions for securing your cloud-based infrastructure, generating reliable RMAN backups, and protecting your mission-critical enterprise information using Oracle Data Guard. This comprehensive volume from Oracle Press features detailed, step-by-step instructions with multiple screen shots and diagrams that illustrate each technique along the way. Real-world examples and case studies illustrate applications in various industries Offers essential skills for cloud administrators and DBAs Author is an Oracle Certified Master, previous ACE director, and experienced computing writer