Practice Exam Overview

This practice exam is designed to comprehensively cover all the topics included in the certification exam. It is divided into 6 sections, with each section containing 60 questions. These sections will help you assess your knowledge across all relevant areas and ensure thorough preparation for the certification exam.

This certification training is designed to equip database professionals with the knowledge and skills required to plan, execute, and manage database migrations to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). Participants will explore various migration methods, tools, and strategies, focusing on zero downtime migration and optimizing post-migration configurations. The course emphasizes practical, hands-on experience with Oracle's suite of database migration solutions.

Detailed Course Titles and Descriptions

1. Introduction to Oracle Database Migration to OCI

Overview: Learn the fundamentals of database migration to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. Understand the differences between on-premises and cloud database environments, and identify key benefits of OCI for database workloads.

Key Topics:

Database migration process overview.

Target database environments in OCI.

Migration planning and assessment.

2. Exploring Migration Types and Strategies

Overview: Dive into various migration types and methods, including physical vs. logical migrations and online vs. offline strategies. Analyze how to choose the most suitable migration method for different use cases.

Key Topics:

Physical vs. logical migrations.

Online and offline migration strategies.

Criteria for selecting migration methods.

3. Automated Migration Using Zero Downtime Migration (ZDM)

Overview: Gain comprehensive knowledge of Zero Downtime Migration (ZDM), including its architecture, configuration, and workflows. Understand how to use ZDM for minimal disruption during migrations.

Key Topics:

ZDM architecture and use cases.

Configuring and executing ZDM workflows.

Troubleshooting ZDM operations.

4. Database Migration Service (DMS) for Automated Migrations

Overview: Explore the capabilities of Oracle's Database Migration Service (DMS). Learn how to prepare databases for migration, leverage DMS for automated tasks, and ensure a seamless migration experience.

Key Topics:

Overview of Database Migration Service (DMS).

Pre-migration database preparation.

Demonstrating database migration using DMS.

5. Advanced Migration Methods

Overview: Delve into alternative migration methods such as Oracle Data Pump, GoldenGate, RMAN, and backup-based migration strategies. Understand when and how to use each method.

Key Topics:

Migrating databases using Data Pump.

Oracle GoldenGate for data replication and migration.

Using RMAN and OCI source backups.

6. Multitenant Architecture Migration Techniques

Overview: Focus on migration techniques specific to Oracle's Multitenant Architecture, including Remote Cloning and Unplug/Plug operations.

Key Topics:

Overview of Multitenant Architecture.

Remote Cloning for migrations.

Unplugging and plugging pluggable databases (PDBs).

7. Post-Migration Recommendations and Optimization

Overview: Learn how to optimize and configure migrated databases for performance and reliability in the OCI environment. Explore best practices for post-migration setup and maintenance.

Key Topics:

Configuring migrated databases in OCI.

Performance tuning and optimization.

Best practices for post-migration operations.