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 Duration 21 hours

Course Outline

Introduction to SQL Tuning

  • Performance tuning overview and objectives
  • Architecture of the Oracle Optimiser
  • Core tuning concepts: cost, cardinality, and selectivity

Understanding Execution Plans

  • Generating and interpreting execution plans
  • EXPLAIN PLAN vs DBMS_XPLAN
  • Common performance pitfalls identified in plans

Indexing Strategies

  • Index types and their impact on tuning
  • Creating and analysing indexes for optimal performance
  • Implementing invisible and function-based indexes

Oracle Tuning Tools

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

SQL Plan Management

  • Plan baselines and capturing execution plans
  • Managing plan evolutions
  • Utilising SQL plan directives

Advanced SQL Tuning Techniques

  • Bind peeking and adaptive cursor sharing
  • Controlling execution via hints and profiles
  • Diagnosing and resolving complex queries

Hands-On Tuning Scenarios

  • Analysing practical SQL challenges
  • Step-by-step tuning exercises
  • Best practices and tuning checklists

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • A solid understanding of Oracle SQL and PL/SQL
  • Practical experience working with Oracle Database as a developer or DBA
  • Fundamental knowledge of execution plans and indexing concepts

Target Audience

  • Oracle database developers
  • Performance engineers
  • Database administrators

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