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Oracle Certified Professional Program

Candidate Guide
Oracle8i™ Certified Database Administrator Track
Oracle® Candidate Certification Guide
October 2000
Contents
Oracle Candidate Certification Guide
Oracle8i Certified Database Administrator Track
October 2000

1 The Benefits of Oracle Certification

2 Oracle8i Certified Database Administrator Track

3 Preparing for the Oracle8i Certified DBA Tests

4 Registering for Your Tests

5 Taking Your Tests

6 After You Are Certified

7 Special Testing Opportunities

✓ Test Content Checklists

Visit the OCP Web site at http://education.oracle.com/certification

 1 The Benefits of Oracle Certification

The demand for professionals in OCPs have testified to the value of Hiring certified professionals has a
information technology (IT) is high, Oracle Certification1: direct impact on a company’s bottom
and the competition for jobs is line, as these conclusions from a
■ 97% said they have benefited
intense. Individuals, experienced or research study by International Data
from certification
new to the profession, need to know Corporation2 suggest:
what skills make them attractive to ■ 89% said they gained more ■ Certified professionals handled
employers. Employers look for ways confidence in their Oracle
40% more support calls per person,
to distinguish employees and expertise after becoming certified
per day, than uncertified staff.
prospective employees who have the
solid foundation of skills needed for
■ 96% would recommend the ■ Companies that advocated
effective performance. program to a professional colleague
certification reported 49% less
downtime than those that did not.
The Oracle Certified Professional Benefits to the IT Employer
(OCP) Program helps the IT The Oracle Certified Professional ■ For the majority of companies
industry make these distinctions by Program is also valuable to hiring surveyed, the savings from
establishing a standard of competence managers who want to distinguish increased effectiveness paid the
in specific job roles. An Oracle among candidates for critical IT costs of certification in fewer
Certification is a valuable, industry- positions. For companies that send than nine months.
recognized credential that signifies a employees through annual IT training,
proven level of knowledge and ability. certification ensures a return on the
training investment by validating the
Benefits to the Technical Professional knowledge and understanding gained
The Oracle Certified Professional in training sessions. Companies can
Program can give you a distinct also combine certification with an
advantage. An OCP Certification employee development program
demonstrates that you have a solid to enhance employee loyalty and
understanding of a job role and the performance on the job.
Oracle products used in that role.
Being an Oracle Certified Professional
can help raise your visibility and
increase your access to the industry’s
most challenging opportunities.

1 Source: “Highlights From The 1999 Oracle Certified

Professional Benefit Survey,” Market Analysis and
Research Strategies, 1999.

2 Source: “Benefits and Productivity Gains Realized

Through IT Certification,” International Data
Corporation, 1997.

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 2 Oracle8i Certified Database Administrator Track

Oracle 8i DBA Certification Four paths to Oracle8iDBA Oracle 7.3 to Oracle8i Upgrade
Track Overview Certification Path (2 exams):
The expertise of Oracle database The Oracle8i Certified Database Candidates certified on Oracle 7.3
administrators (DBAs) is integral Administrator Track offers four paths can take exam 1Z0-010 Oracle8:
to the success of today’s increasingly to become certified. Candidates can New Features for Administrators to
complex system environments. freely combine exams from DBA upgrade their certification to Oracle8,
The best DBAs operate primarily tracks for Oracle8 and higher to com- then 1Z0-020 Oracle8i: New
behind the scenes. They are on plete their certification, subject to the Features for Administrators to
watch for ways to fine-tune day-to- requirement of completing one extra upgrade to Oracle8i.
day performance and to prevent exam. See the chart on the following Candidate Qualifications
unscheduled crises, such as a crashed page for a list of the exams that are
database or hours of expensive accepted under each path. Most candidates for DBA
downtime. This critical work certification combine up-to-date
requires a broad understanding of Oracle8i Core Path (5 Exams): training with some level of on-the-
the architecture and processes of the New OCP candidates can take the job experience. There is no “typical”
Oracle database, as well as plenty core exams exclusively from the candidate.
of hands-on experience solving Oracle8i track.
If you are seeking certification to
problems. The best DBAs know they Oracle8i Mixed Release Path gain entry into the IT industry, you
stand between optimal performance (6 exams) will need more than training to earn
and an event that could bring their
New OCP candidates can combine the credential. Many of the questions
company to a standstill.
the core exams from any Oracle DBA in the OCP tests are based on
The Oracle8i Certified Database track for version Oracle8 or higher, realistic job scenarios. In addition
Administrator Track is a certification then take one extra exam: 1Z0-020 to the appropriate training, you will
path that results in the award of a Oracle8i: New Features for need hands-on experience with the
credential to proven performers in Administrators. software. Trial versions are included
the role of database administrator. in most Oracle University training
The track consists of five tests Oracle8 to Oracle8i Upgrade products.
designed so you can translate Path (1 exam):
your knowledge and skills into a Candidates certified on Oracle8 can
tangible, well-recognized professional take exam 1Z0-010 Oracle8: New
certification. Features for Administrators to
upgrade their certification to
Oracle8i.

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 Oracle8i Certified Database Administrator Track

Upgrade Path
Oracle7.3 and/or Oracle8 Certified DBA’s, pass the following exam(s) in any order:

Oracle8: Oracle8i
Certified New Features for Certified New Features for Certified
Oracle7.3 DBA Administrators Oracle8 DBA Administrators Oracle8i DBA
Exam # 1Z0-010 Exam # 1Z0-020

Oracle8i DBA Core Path (5 exams)

Pass the following exams (in any order), selecting exams exclusively from the Oracle8i Track.

Introduction to Oracle8i Oracle8i Oracle8i Oracle8i

Oracle: SQL® Architecture and Backup and Performance Network Certified
and PL/SQL™ Administration Recovery and Tuning Administration Oracle8i DBA
Exam # 1Z0-001 Exam # 1Z0-023 Exam # 1Z0-025 Exam # 1Z0-024 Exam # 1Z0-026

Oracle8i Mixed Release Path (6 exams)

Pass the following exams (in any order), selecting the core exams from both the Oracle8 and/or Oracle8i Track

Introduction to Oracle8i : Oracle8i: Backup Oracle8i : Oracle8i i: Oracle8i :

Oracle: SQL® Architecture and and Recovery Performance Network New Features for Certified
and PL/SQL™ Administration Workshop Tuning Workshop Administration Administrators Oracle8i DBA

Exam # 1Z0-001 Exam # 1Z0-023 Exam # 1Z0-025 Exam # 1Z0-024 Exam # 1Z0-026 Exam # 1Z0-020

OR OR OR OR

Oracle8: Backup Oracle8:

Oracle8: Database Oracle8: Network
and Recovery Performance
Administration Administration
Workshop Tuning Workshop
Exam # 1Z0-013 Exam # 1Z0-016
Exam # 1Z0-015 Exam # 1Z0-014

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 3 Preparing for the Oracle8i Certified DBA Tests

Oracle recommends that you prepare Preparing On Your Own Additional Preparation Tools
for the Oracle8i Certified Database Experience is the best way to deepen ■ Practice Tests
Administrator exams by combining your understanding of the topics
offerings from Oracle University with Oracle and Self Test Software
covered in Oracle University courses.
practice and on-the-job experience. have partnered to develop the
Oracle recommends that you extend
Start by reviewing the topics covered highest quality practice tests
your classroom learning by applying
on the exam in the Test Content available to individuals seeking
your new skills and knowledge either
Checklist in this guide. Then look Oracle Certified Professional
on the job or through practice and
over the following preparation meth- status. To purchase practice
self-study.
ods for a combination that suits tests, visit the OCP web site at
your background. Test Content Checklist
http://education.oracle.com/
certification/.
Use the Test Content Checklist
Oracle University Preparation Tools
to identify all of the test topics
Instructor-led training or technology- for which you must prepare.
based training offered by Oracle Oracle may make modifications
University are the best way to to the Test Content Checklist, so
prepare to become an Oracle Certified visit the OCP Web site at
Professional. These courses lay the http://education.oracle.com/certification
foundation of knowledge you will to download the latest version of
need to pass the OCP tests. this guide.
Refer to the curriculum map on
the following page to chart your
optimal preparation based on Oracle
University instructor-led training and
technology-based training. Your local
Oracle University representative can
advise you on the best option.
For more information, visit the
Oracle University Web site at
http://education.oracle.com/globalsites.

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 Oracle8i Certified Database Administrator Exams and Training
Listed below each exam are the Oracle University training methods.
Choose which method you prefer to prepare for the exams.

Upgrade Path

Oracle8: Oracle8i
Oracle7.3 DBA New Features for Oracle8 DBA New Features for Oracle8i DBA
Certification Administrators Certification Administrators Certification
Exam # 1Z0-010 Exam # 1Z0-020

Oracle8 Oracle8i
New Features New Features
for Database for Database
Administrators Administrators

Core Path

Introduction to Oracle8i Oracle8i Oracle8i Oracle8i

Oracle: SQL® Architecture and Backup and Performance Network Oracle8i DBA
and PL/SQL™ Administration Recovery and Tuning Administration Certification
Exam # 1Z0-001 Exam # 1Z0-023 Exam # 1Z0-025 Exam # 1Z0-024 Exam # 1Z0-026

Introduction to Enterprise DBA Enterprise DBA Enterprise DBA Enterprise DBA

Oracle: SQL and Part 1A: Part 1B: Part 2: Part 3:
PL/SQL Architecture and Backup and Performance Network
Administration Recovery and Tuning Administration

1. Oracle8i Database 1. Oracle8i Backup 1. Oracle8i Network

1. Oracle SQL: 1. Oracle8i
Administration: and Recovery: Administration:
Basic SELECT Performance Tuning:
Manage an Strategies and Net8 Architecture
Statements Strategies and
Instance Backups and Basic
2. Oracle SQL: Tecniques
2. Oracle8i Database 2. Oracle8i Backup Configuration
DML and DDL 2. Oracle8i
Administration: and Recovery: 2. Oracle8i Network
3. Oracle SQL: Performance Tuning:
Create a Database Troubleshooting Administration:
Data Retrieval Manage Memory,
3. Oracle8i Database and Recovery And Disk I/O Net8 Additional
Techniques
Administration: Configuration and
4. Oracle PL/SQL: 3. Oracle8i
Manage Storage Troubleshooting
Basics Performance Tuning:
Structures
Optimizing Sorts
4. Oracle8i Database and Minimizing
Administration: Contention
Manage Data
Storage
5. Oracle8i Database = OCP Exam
Administration: = Instructor-Led Training
Manage Security
= Technology-Based Training

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 4 Registering for Your Tests

The OCP tests are offered through Scheduling Your Test 4. The test fee is payable to
Prometric, the world’s largest 1. There are two convenient ways to Prometric by check or major credit
provider of testing to the information register for testing: card (VISA, MasterCard, or
technology industry. Prometric fea- American Express) at the time of
tures more than 800 authorized a. Register online at registration. If you pay by check,
Prometric testing centers worldwide. http://www.2test.com you cannot schedule your test
(Online registration is not until payment has been received
All tests are delivered by computer available for beta exam by Prometric.
and consist of multiple choice, free registration.)
response, and interactive graphical 5. You must schedule a test at least
questions. A brief tutorial precedes b. Call the Prometric Regional 24 hours in advance.
each test to familiarize you with the Service Center (RSC) serving
test delivery system. You should your country during normal Changing or Canceling Your
attempt to answer every question in business hours (a list Appointment
the tests because incomplete answers of RSCs is located on the last To cancel or reschedule your test
are scored as incorrect. page of this guide) appointment, you must call the
2. Make sure that you have both the Prometric Regional Service Center.
Reviewing the Candidate Agreement The cancellation policy by region is:
number and title of the test that
Candidates pursuing OCP certification you are registering for. The ■ The Americas: One business day
must accept the terms of the Oracle Prometric customer service in advance
Certified Professional Candidate representative will ask for your
Agreement before taking the tests. name and contact information, as ■ Asia Pac: By midday (Sydney
well as your preference as to date, time) the previous business day
You will be presented with the
time, and location for testing.
agreement on-screen before the ■ EMEA: Two business days in
Schedule your appointment to
exam starts. You can also review the advance
take the test at any available time
agreement before your appointment
Monday through Saturday during ■ Tokyo/Japan: Three business days
by visiting the OCP Web site at
normal authorized Prometric in advance
http://education.oracle.com/certification.
testing center hours. Hours vary
Candidates who do not appear for
by location. Be sure to note when
the test or who cancel less than one
and where you are scheduled to
business day prior to the test will
take the test.
not receive a refund.
3. When you register, ask the
Prometric customer service repre-
sentative for a list of valid forms of
identification that you will need to
present when you take your test.
You will not be allowed to take
the test without valid identifica-
tion.

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 5 Taking Your Tests

On Test Day… Obtaining Your Test Results Retaking a Test

1. Arrive at the testing center at You will receive your score report Candidates must wait 30 days before
least 15 minutes prior to your immediately after the test. Beta retaking a failed exam. There are no
scheduled appointment. exam score reports are sent to exceptions to this policy. Oracle
candidates following analysis and encourages you to make use of the
2. Sign the test log and present two
scoring of the beta exam. Candidates diagnostic feedback supplied with
forms of identification. One must
completing a beta version of a test the score report to review the areas
be a government-issued photo
can expect their score reports 10-12 that need further study.
identification. Both forms of
weeks following the beta period.
identification must contain your
Your results are automatically
signature.
forwarded to Oracle following
3. The test administrator will give testing. Please keep a copy of all
you a brief orientation and escort test reports for your records.
you to a computer terminal where
you will take the test. You are not
allowed to bring papers, books,
bags, or calculators into the room.

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 6 After You Are Certified

You will receive a certificate by mail Upgrading Your Certification Updating your Demographic
from Prometric within 30 days after Oracle is committed to keeping the Information
successfully completing all tests in a OCP Program current with the latest Candidates may update their mailing
certification track. You can use your technology. To ensure the value of address, phone number and/or email
certificate as verification that you are your Oracle Certified Professional address by sending an email to:
an Oracle Certified Professional. credential, you may find it [email protected] or
advantageous to upgrade your call the Exam Hotline at
If you do not receive your certificate,
certification to the latest version. 1.800.891.EXAM (3926)
write to [email protected]
and provide your name, candidate ID, Include your first and last name,
Retirement of an OCP Track
and current mailing address. Prometric ID number and daytime
Once Oracle announces the phone number in the body of your
In addition, you will receive retirement of a track, you will email message.
information on how to obtain a copy have at least six months to pass the
of the OCP logo. The logo may be remaining exams in the retiring
used on business cards and resumes. track. If you do not upgrade your
certification by the deadline,
you will be required to complete
all tests within the new track to
obtain the latest credential.
Consult the OCP Web site at
http://education.oracle.com/certification
or Sylvan Prometric for current
testing requirements.

T HIS C ERTIFIES T HAT

Your Name
I S R ECOGNIZED BY
T HE O RACLE C ERTIFIED P ROFESSIONAL P ROGRAM AS AN

OCP Track Name

Date

Senior Vice President, Oracle Corporation

Oracle
Certified
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 7 Special Testing Opportunities

Special Opportunities: Beta and Beta score reports are sent to

Tryout Tests candidates following analysis and
Oracle may offer beta or tryout scoring of the beta test.
versions of OCP tests as new and
Visit the “What’s New” section of
updated questions are developed.
the OCP Web site at
Beta and tryout tests are generally
http://education.oracle.com/certification
offered free or at a discount from the
to find beta and tryout opportunities.
regular test price. Participating in
Oracle provides detailed descriptions of
beta and tryout tests is a good way to
each beta and tryout offer to help you
economize on your certification and
decide if the tests are right for you.
to be among the first professionals to
be certified on a new track or product
release.

Visit the OCP Web site at http://education.oracle.com/certification

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 Test Content Checklists

✓ The following test content checklists show the objectives

covered in the OCP exams.

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 Test Content Checklist

✓ Test 1 – Introduction to Oracle: SQL and PL/SQL

(Exam# 1Z0-001)
® ™

Overview of Relational Databases, View data that generally does not Customize the SQL*Plus
SQL and PL/SQL meet a join condition by using environment
Discuss the theoretical and outer joins Produce more readable output
physical aspects of a relational
Join a table to itself Create and execute script files
database
Describe the Oracle Aggregating Data Using Group Save customizations
implementation of the RDBMS Functions
Manipulating Data
and ORDBMS Identify the available group
functions Describe each DML statement
Describe the use and benefits
of PL/SQL Describe the use of group Insert rows into a table
functions Update rows in a table
Writing Basic SQL Statements
Group data using the GROUP BY Delete rows from a table
List the capabilities of SQL clause
SELECT statements Control transactions
Include or exclude grouped rows
Execute a basic SELECT statement by using the HAVING clause Creating and Managing Tables
Differentiate between SQL Describe the main database objects
statements and SQL*Plus Subqueries
Describe the types of problems Create tables
commands
that subqueries can solve Describe the datatypes that can
Restricting and Sorting Data be used when specifying column
Define subqueries
Limit the rows retrieved by definition
a query List the types of subqueries
Alter table definitions
Sort the rows retrieved by a query Write single-row and
multiple-row subqueries Drop, rename, and truncate tables
Single Row Functions
Including Constraints
Multiple-Column Subqueries
Describe various types of functions Describe constraints
available in SQL Write multiple-column subqueries
Describe and explain the behavior Create and maintain constraints
Use character, number, and date
functions in SELECT statements of subqueries when null values Creating Views
are retrieved
Describe the use of conversion Describe a view
functions Write subqueries in a FROM
Create a view
clause
Displaying Data from Multiple Tables Retrieve data through a view
Producing Readable Output with
Write SELECT statements to Insert, update, and delete data
SQL*Plus
access data from more than through a view
one table using equality and Produce queries that require an
input variable Drop a view
nonequality joins

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Test 1 – Introduction to Oracle: SQL and PL/SQL, continued

Oracle Data Dictionary Writing Executable Statements Create a record with the
Describe the data dictionary views Describe the significance of the %ROWTYPE attribute
a user may access executable section
Create a PL/SQL table
Query data from the data Write statements in the executable
Create a PL/SQL table of records
dictionary section
Describe the difference between
Other Database Objects
Describe the rules of nested blocks
records, tables, and tables of
Describe database objects and Execute and test a PL/SQL block records
their uses
Use coding conventions Writing Explicit Cursors
Create, maintain, and use
Interacting with the Oracle Server
Distinguish between an implicit
sequences
and an explicit cursor
Write a successful SELECT state-
Create and maintain indexes
ment in PL/SQL Use a PL/SQL record variable
Create private and public
Declare the datatype and size of a Write a cursor FOR loop
synonyms
PL/SQL variable dynamically
Advanced Explicit Cursor Concepts
Controlling User Access Write DML statements in PL/SQL
Write a cursor that uses
Create users
Control transactions in PL/SQL parameters
Create roles to ease setup and
Determine the outcome of SQL Determine when a FOR UPDATE
maintenance of the security model
DML statements clause in a cursor is required
Use the GRANT and REVOKE
Writing Control Structures
Determine when to use the
statements to grant and revoke
WHERE CURRENT OF clause
object privileges Identify the uses and types of
control structures Write a cursor that uses a
Declaring Variables subquery
Construct an IF statement
List the benefits of PL/SQL
Construct and identify different Handling Exceptions
Describe the basic PL/SQL block
loop statements Define PL/SQL exceptions
and its sections
Use logic tables Recognize unhandled exceptions
Describe the significance of
variables in PL/SQL Control block flow using nested List and use different types of
loops and labels PL/SQL exception handlers
Declare PL/SQL variables
Working with Composite Datatypes
Trap unanticipated errors
Execute a PL/SQL block
Create user-defined PL/SQL Describe the effect of exception
records propagation in nested blocks
Customize PL/SQL exception
messages

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 Test Content Checklist

✓ Test 2 – Oracle8i: Architecture and Administration

(Exam# 1Z0-023)

Oracle Architectural Components Creating Data Dictionary Views and Managing Tablespaces and Data Files
Describe the Oracle server Standard Packages Distinguish the different types of
architecture and its main Construct the data dictionary temporary segments
components views
Create tablespaces
List the structures involved in Query the data dictionary
Change the size of tablespaces
connecting a user to an Oracle
Prepare the PL/SQL environment
instance Allocate space for temporary
using the administrative scripts
segments
List the stages in processing:
Administer stored procedures and
queries, DML statements, Change the status of tablespaces
packages
COMMITS
List the types of database event Change the storage settings of
Getting Started with the Oracle Server triggers tablespaces
Identify the features of the Relocate tablespaces
Universal Installer Maintaining the Control File
Explain the uses of the control file Storage Structure and Relationships
Set up operating system and
password file authentication List the contents of the control file Describe the logical structure of
the database
List the main components of Multiplex the control file
Oracle Enterprise Manager and List the segment types and their
Obtain control file information uses
their uses
Maintaining the Redo Log Files List the keywords that control
Managing an Oracle Instance block space usage
Explain the use of online redo log
Create the parameter file
files Obtain information about storage
Start up an instance and open the structures from the data dictionary
Obtain log and archive
database
information List the criteria for separating
Close a database and shut down segments
Control log switches and
the instance
checkpoints Managing Rollback Segments
Get and set parameter values
Multiplex and maintain online Create rollback segments using
Manage sessions redo log files
Monitor the ALERT file and the Plan online redo log files
trace files
Troubleshoot common redo log file
Creating a Database
problems
Prepare the operating system Analyze online and archived redo
logs
Prepare the parameter file
Create the database

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Test 2 – Oracle8i: Architecture and Administration, continued

appropriate storage settings constraints Managing Privileges

Maintain rollback segments Maintain integrity constraints Identify system and object
privileges
Plan the number and size of Obtain constraint information
rollback segments from the data dictionary Grant and revoke privileges

Obtain rollback segment Control operating system or

Loading Data password file authentication
information from the data
Load data using direct-load insert
dictionary Identify auditing capabilities
Load data into Oracle tables using
Troubleshoot common rollback
SQL*Loader: Conventional Path Managing Roles
segment problems
Load data into Oracle tables using Create and modify roles
Managing Tables SQL*Loader: Direct Path Control availability of roles
Create tables using appropriate
storage settings Reorganizing Data Remove roles
Reorganize data using the Export Use predefined roles
Control the space used by tables
and Import utilities
Analyze tables to check integrity Display role information from the
Move data using transportable data dictionary
and migration
tablespaces
Retrieve information about tables Using National Language Support
from the data dictionary Managing Password Security and
Choose a character set and national
Resources
Convert between different formats character set for a database
Manage passwords using profiles
of ROWID Specify the language-dependent
Administer profiles behavior using initialization
Managing Indexes
Control use of resources using parameters, environment
List the different types of indexes variables, and the ALTER
profiles
and their uses SESSION command
Obtain information about profiles,
Create B-tree and bitmap indexes Use the different types of
password management, and
Reorganize indexes resources National Language Support (NLS)
parameters
Drop indexes Managing Users Explain the influence on language-
Get index information from the Create new database users dependent application behavior
data dictionary
Alter and drop existing database Obtain information about NLS
Maintaining Data Integrity
users usage
Implement data integrity Monitor information about
existing users

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 Test Content Checklist

✓ Test 3 – Oracle8i: Backup and Recovery

(Exam# 1Z0-025)

Backup and Recovery Considerations Oracle Backup and Recovery Complete Recovery without Recovery
Define requirements for a backup Configuration Manager

and recovery strategy Identify recovery implications of In NOARCHIVELOG and

operating in NOARCHIVE mode ARCHIVELOG mode: Note the
Articulate the importance of implications of a media failure
management concurrence for the Describe the differences between
strategy ARCHIVELOG and In NOARCHIVELOG and
NOARCHIVELOG modes ARCHIVELOG mode: Recover a
Identify the components of a database in different situations
disaster recovery plan Configure a database for
ARCHIVELOG mode and In NOARCHIVELOG and
List Oracle Server features in the automatic archiving ARCHIVELOG mode: Restore
context of high availability files to a different location if
Use init.ora parameters to
List the strengths of different media failure occurs
configure multiple destinations
database configurations for for archived log files and multiple List the dictionary views required
recoverability archive processes to recover a database after a media
Discuss the importance of testing failure
Perform manual archive of logs
a backup and recovery plan
Incomplete Oracle Recovery with
Physical Backup Without Oracle
Oracle Recovery Structures and Archiving
Recovery Manager
Processes Determine when to use an
Describe the recovery implications
List Oracle processes, memory, and incomplete recovery to recover
of closed and opened database
file structures relating to recovery the system
backups
Identify the importance of Perform an incomplete database
Perform closed and opened
checkpoints, redo logs, and recovery
database backups
archives Recover after losing current and
Identify the backup implications
Multiplex control files and redo inactive nonarchived redo log files
of the Logging and Nologging
logs options
List the types of failure Identify the different types of
Describe the structures for control file backups
instance and media recovery Discuss backup issues associated
Describe the deferred transaction with read-only tablespaces
recovery concept List the data dictionary views
useful for backup operations

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Test 3 – Oracle8i: Backup and Recovery, continued

Oracle Export and Import Utilities Use the DBVERIFY utility Perform incremental and
Use the Export utility to create cumulative backups
Use the LogMiner utility to
a complete logical backup of a
analyze redo log files to recover Tune backup operations
database object
by undoing changes
View information from the data
Use the Export utility to create an
Oracle Recovery Manager Overview
dictionary
incremental backup of a database
object List the capabilities of Oracle Restoration and Recovery using RMAN
Recovery Manager (RMAN)
Invoke the direct-path method Restore and recovery
export Describe the components of considerations using RMAN
RMAN
Use the Import utility to recover a Restore a database in
database object Connect to RMAN without a NOARCHIVELOG mode
recovery catalog
Perform a tablespace point-in- Restore and recover a tablespace
time recovery (TSPITR) with or Start up and shut down a target
without the transportable Restore and recover a data file
database using RMAN
tablespace feature Incomplete recovery using RMAN
Oracle Recovery Catalog Creation and
Additional Recovery Issues Maintenance Oracle Standby Database
List methods for minimizing Describe the considerations for Explain the use of a standby
downtime: perform parallel using a recovery catalog database
recovery, start recovering a
Describe the components of a Configure initialization parameters
database with missing data files,
recovery catalog
re-create lost temporary or index Create, maintain, and activate a
tablespaces Create a recovery catalog standby database
Reconstruct lost or damaged Maintain the recovery catalog Describe Managed Recovery mode
control files using RMAN commands
Set a standby database in Read-
List recovery issues associated with Query the recovery catalog to Only mode
read-only tablespaces generate reports and lists
Describe the process of
Oracle Utilities for Troubleshooting Create, store, and run scripts propagating structural changes
Use log and trace files to diagnose to a standby database
Backups using RMAN
backup and recovery problems Describe the impact of nologging
Describe backup concepts using
Detect corruptions by using actions on the primary database
RMAN
different methods
Describe types of RMAN backups
Detect and mark corrupted blocks
by using the DBMS_REPAIR
package

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 Test Content Checklist

✓ Test 4 – Oracle8i: Performance and Tuning

(Exam# 1Z0-024)

Tuning Overview Describe the User Global Area Detect I/O problems
List the roles associated with the (UGA) and session memory
Ensure that files are distributed to
database tuning process considerations
minimize I/O contention and use
Define the steps associated with Configure the large pool appropriate type of devices
the tuning process
Tuning the Buffer Cache
Use striping where appropriate
Identify tuning goals
Describe how the buffer cache is Tune checkpoints
Oracle Alert and Trace Files
managed
Tune DBWn process I/O
Describe the location and Calculate and tune the buffer
usefulness of the Alert log file cache hit ratio Using Oracle Blocks Efficiently
Determine an appropriate block size
Describe the location and Tune the buffer cache hit ratio by
usefulness of the background and adding or removing buffers Optimize space usage within blocks
user process trace files
Create multiple buffer pools Detect and resolve row migration
Utilities and Dynamic Performance Size multiple pools Monitor and tune indexes
Views
Monitor buffer cache usage
Collect statistics through: Optimizing Sort Operations
– Available dynamic Make appropriate use of table Identify the SQL operations that
troubleshooting and caching require sorting
performance views
– The UTLBSTAT/UTLESTAT Diagnose LRU latch contention Ensure that sorting is done in
report output memory where possible
Avoid free list contention
– Oracle wait events Reduce the number of I/Os
– Appropriate Enterprise Tuning the Redo Log Buffer required for the sort runs
Manager (EM) tuning tools Determine if processes are waiting
Allocate temporary space
Define the latch types for space in the redo log buffer
appropriately
Size the redo log buffer
Tuning the Shared Pool
appropriately Tuning Rollback Segments
Tune the library cache and the Use the dynamic performance
data dictionary cache Reduce redo operations
views to check rollback segment
Measure the shared pool hit ratio Database Configuration and I/O Issues
performance

Size the shared pool appropriately Diagnose inappropriate use of Reconfigure and monitor rollback
SYSTEM, RBS, TEMP, DATA, segments
Pin objects in the shared pool and INDEX tablespaces
Define the number and sizes of
Tune the shared pool reserved Use locally managed tablespaces to rollback segments
space avoid space management issues
Appropriately allocate rollback
segments to transactions

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Test 4 – Oracle8i: Performance and Tuning (Exam# 1Z0-024), continued

Monitoring and Detecting Lock Managing a Mixed Workload

Contention Describe the features of Database
Define types and modes of locking Resource Manager
List possible causes of contention Limit the use of resources using
Database Resource Manager
Use Oracle utilities to detect lock
contention
Tuning with Oracle Expert
Resolve contention in an emergency Describe the features of Oracle
Expert
Prevent locking problems
Multithreaded Server Tuning Issues
SQL Issues and Tuning Considerations
for Different Applications Identify issues associated with
Identify the role of the DBA in managing users in a multithreaded
application tuning server environment

Use optimizer modes to enhance Diagnose and resolve performance

SQL statement performance issues with multithreaded server
processes
Manage stored outlines to store
execution paths as a series of hints Configure the multithreaded
server environment to optimize
Use the available data access performance
methods to tune the physical
design of the database
Identify the demands of online
transaction processing (OLTP)
systems
Identify the demands of decision
support systems (DSS)
Reconfigure systems on a
temporary basis for particular
needs

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 Test Content Checklist

✓ Test 5 – Oracle8i: Network Administration

(Exam# 1Z0-026)

Networking Overview Configure the Net8 client to use Specify the listener address for
the client load balancing and multithreaded server
Identify networking business trends
failover feature
Set up connection pooling using
Describe Oracle networking solu-
Centralized Naming Concepts the multithreaded server
tions
Define the Names server concept Connection Manager Usage and
Basic Net8 Architecture
Configuration
Identify the various names resolu-
Define the procedure by which
tion methods Identify the capabilities of
Net8 establishes a server connec-
Connection Manager
tion Identify the benefits of a Names
server Configure connection concentration
Identify the key components of
Net8 architecture and their inter- Define the administration objects Enable network access control
action used in a Names server environ-
Configure multiprotocol inter-
ment
Basic Net8 Server-Side Configuration change
Define the naming models
Describe the listener process Troubleshooting the Network
Oracle Names Usage and Environment
Configure the listener
Configuration
Follow a troubleshooting checklist.
Start the Net8 listener using the
Configure centralized naming
Listener Control utility Use the TNSPING Utility
(LSNRCTL) Store the network configuration in
Configure the logging and tracing
the client cache
Stop the Net8 listener using with Net8 Assistant
LSNRCTL Store the network configuration in
Use the Listener audit trail
a region database
Identify additional LSNRCTL com-
mands Interpret logging and tracing com-
Start and stop the Names server
ponents
using the Names Control utility
Basic Net8 Client-Side Configuration
Security in the Network Environment
Multithreaded Server Usage and
Establish a connection from the
Configuration Identify network security risks dur-
Net8 client side using the host
naming method ing data transmission
Identify the components of the
multithreaded server (MTS) Identify security features in Oracle
Configure Net8 client-side files and
connect using the local naming Networking products
Configure dispatchers using
method init.ora Identify the features of the
Define preferences on the client Advanced Security option
Configure shared servers using
side init.ora Configure the components of the
Advanced Security option

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 Test Content Checklist

✓ Oracle8: New Features for Administrators (Exam #1Z0-010)

Exam Updated October 16, 2000

Using Partitioning: Conceptual Parallelizing INSERT, UPDATE, and Defining Object Relational Features
Overview DELETE Operations Define an object relational
Describe the benefits of Describe the advantages of parallel database
partitioning data manipulation language
(DML) Describe the object concepts in
Describe the general partitioning Oracle8
rules Enable parallel DML for a session
Create a basic object type
Describe the general partition Use hints and the parallel clause to
restrictions set the degree of parallelism for a Create and use an object view
DML statement
Managing Large Objects
Implementing Partitioned Indexes
Execute parallel UPDATE and Compare and contrast long and
Describe the different types of
DELETE operations on partitioned large object (LOB) data types
partitioned indexes
tables
Plan an indexing strategy to Create and maintain LOB data
Use the data dictionary views types
support your applications
associated with parallel DML
Describe general partition operations Differentiate between internal and
restrictions external LOBs
Identifying New ROWID Structure
Utilize the DBMS_LOB PL/SQL
Supporting Commands and Guidelines Describe the new ROWID format package
for Partitioned Tables and Indexes in Oracle8
Explain the various commands to Implementing Oracle Advanced
Use the new ROWID format in
support partition management Queuing
Oracle8
Describe restrictions that apply to Define the advanced queuing
Use the DBMS_ROWID package concepts
certain operations
Describe the privileges required Create and send messages using
for manipulating partitioned the ENQUEUE procedure
tables and indexes Administer the queues and queue
Describe data dictionary tables tables
that provide information on
partitions

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Oracle8: New Features for Administrators, continued

Using Additional New Features Using Catalog Commands and Reports Describe the connectivity features
Implement new types of constraint in Recovery Manager
Maintain the contents of the Describe the security features
checking and enforcement
recovery catalog Describe the performance benefits
Implement reverse key indexes
Generate reports and lists from the Describe the possibilities of
Describe index-organized tables recovery catalog configuration and administration
Create and use index-organized Create and execute scripts to
tables Implementing Password Management
perform backup and recovery
operations Implement account locking
Identify the new security
enhancements Implement password aging and
Using RUN Commands and Scripts in
expiry
Configure a large pool System Recovery Manager
Global Area (SGA) area Manage backup, copy, restore, and Implement password complexity
recovery operations using the verification
Take advantage of National
Language Support (NLS) Recovery Manager
Migrating Server and Applications
enhancements Create and execute scripts to Explain the Migration Utility
Use external procedures perform backup and recovery
operations Explain the steps to complete a
Describe the Oracle8 raised size migration to Oracle8
ceilings Enhancements to Networking
Explain the migration options
Describe the concept of
Introduction to Recovery Manager
multiplexing
Describe the Recovery Manager
architecture Describe the concept of connection
pooling
Discuss the benefits of using
Recovery Manager Describe the new features of
naming services
Identify the types of backups
Describe the use of the Recovery
Manager Catalog
List associated data dictionary
views

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 Test Content Checklist

✓ Oracle8i: New Features for Administrators (Exam# 1Z0-020)

Exam updated on September 28, 2000

Java in the Database Explain logical ROWIDs Tablespace Management

Describe Oracle java components Manage locally managed table-
Create multiple indexes on an IOT
spaces
Describe JServer installation
Explain how to partition an IOT
Manage transportable tablespaces
Tune JServer
Object Relational Features and LOBs Use read-only tablespace enhance-
Optimizer and Query Improvements Define LOBs from a DBA perspec- ments
Describe the features of optimizer tive
Database Resource Manager
plan stability
Partitioning Improvements List the features of the database
Describe the contents of the Revise the general partitioning resource manager
DBMS_STATS Package concepts
Limit the use of resources using
Explain Top-N SQL queries Implement range, hash, and com- the database resource manager
Identify new SQL keywords for posite partitioning
Manageability Enhancements
computing subtotals Explain ENABLE/DISABLE Identify database limits
Identify new sort processing ROW MOVEMENT
options Relocate and reorganize tables
Explain the new partition pruning
Explain automatic parallel execu- capabilities Remove unused columns from a
tion table
Describe partition-wise join
Define temporary tables
Summary Management Review partition maintenance
Build and Manage Materialized operations Identify SQL*Loader enhance-
views for Oracle Summaries ments
Object Relational Features and LOBs
Build and Manage Dimensions Monitor long-running operations
Define LOBs from a DBA perspec-
tive Define new constraints features
Indexes and Index-Organized Tables
Describe bitmap indexes improve- Oracle Universal Installer: Migration Define new Export/Import features
and Upgrade
ments Availability and Recoverability
List the features of the Oracle Enhancements
Describe a function-based index Universal Installer
Learn RMAN new features
Build an index online Migrate an Oracle7 database to
Implement duplex and multiple
Compute index statistics Oracle8i
archive logs
Describe an index-organized Upgrade an Oracle8 database to
Set up a standby database in sus-
table (IOT) Oracle8i
tained recovery mode
Start up a database for read opera-
tions

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Oracle8i: New Features for Administrators, continued

Suspend database I/Os SQL*Plus, PL/SQL, and National

Language Support Enhancements
Describe the functionality of Use SQL*Plus for database man-
LogMiner agement
Implement fast-start fault recovery Describe the use of PL/SQL for:
Manage corrupt block detection Event Triggers, Autonomous
and repair Transactions, Native Dynamic
SQL
Describe the new possibility of
dynamically change the number of Describe other PL/SQL enhance-
free lists ments

Features of NET8 Database Security

Describe the new service naming Describe N-Tier authentication

scheme Describe invoker's rights security
Explain automatic registration management

Describe load balancing Implement application context

areas
Configure the network for JServer
Implement fine-grained access
control

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Prometric Regional Service Centers

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COUNTRY RSC TOLL-FREE # COUNTRY RSC TOLL-FREE #
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Australia Australia 1.800.806.944 Lithuania Lelystad
Austria Lelystad 0660.8582 Luxembourg Lelystad
Bahamas Latin America Macau Australia
Bangladesh Australia Macedonia Lelystad
Barbados Latin America Malaysia Australia 1800.80.0508
Belgium Lelystad 0800.1.7414 Malta Lelystad
Bermuda Latin America Martinique Lelystad
Bolivia Latin America Mauritius Lelystad
Botswana Lelystad Mexico Latin America 95.800.332.1034
Brazil Latin America 000.817.965.5340 Morocco Lelystad
Brunei Australia Namibia Lelystad
Bulgaria Lelystad Nepal Australia
Cameroon Lelystad Netherlands Lelystad 0800.022.7584
Canada North America New Caledonia Australia
Cayman Islands Latin America New Zealand Australia 0800.44.1689
Chile Latin America Nigeria Lelystad
China Australia 1.0800.610.0036 Norway Lelystad
Colombia Latin America 980.13.0932 Oman Lelystad
Costa Rica Latin America Pakistan Australia
Croatia Lelystad Panama Latin America
Curacao, NA Latin America Papua New Guinea Australia
Cyprus Lelystad Paraguay Latin America
Czech Republic Lelystad Peru Latin America
Denmark Lelystad Philippines Australia 1.800.1.611.0126
Dominican Republic Latin America Poland Lelystad
Ecuador Latin America Portugal Lelystad
Egypt Lelystad Puerto Rico Latin America
Estonia Lelystad Reunion Island Lelystad
Fiji Australia Romania Lelystad
Finland Lelystad Russia Lelystad
France Lelystad 01.428.93.122 Saudi Arabia Lelystad
Gabon Lelystad Senegal Lelystad
Bahrain Lelystad Singapore Australia 800.616.1132
Georgian Republic Lelystad Slovakia Lelystad
Germany Lelystad 0130.83.97.08 Slovenia Lelystad
Ghana Lelystad South Africa Lelystad
Great Britain Lelystad 08.00.592.873 South Korea Australia 007.8611.3095
Greece Lelystad Spain Lelystad
Guam Australia 1888.249.6392 Sri Lanka Australia
Guatemala Latin America Suriname Latin America
Honduras Latin America Sweden Lelystad
Hong Kong Australia 800.96.8444 Switzerland Lelystad 0800.55.69.66
Hungary Lelystad Taiwan Australia 008.061.1141
Iceland Lelystad Tanzania Lelystad
India Australia Thailand Australia 01.800.611.2401
Indonesia Australia 001.803.61608 Trinidad & Tobago Latin America
Ireland Lelystad 1.800.626.104 Tunisia Lelystad
Israel Lelystad Turkey Lelystad
Italy Lelystad 1.6787.8441 Ukraine Lelystad
Ivory Coast Lelystad United Arab Emirates Lelystad
Jamaica Latin America 1.800.892.1978 United States North America 1.800.891.3926
Japan Tokyo 0120.387737 Uruguay Latin America
Jordan Lelystad Venezuela Latin America
Kazakhstan Lelystad Vietnam Australia 612.9414.3666
Kenya Lelystad Yugoslavia Lelystad
Kuwait Lelystad Zimbabwe Lelystad

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