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Training Course on Oracle RAC (Real Application Clusters) Administration Training

Introduction

In today’s fast-paced digital environment, businesses demand high availability, fault tolerance, and seamless scalability from their database infrastructures. Oracle RAC (Real Application Clusters) is a powerful solution that enables multiple servers to access a single database, providing a resilient and scalable platform. Training Course on Oracle RAC (Real Application Clusters) Administration Training offers a deep dive into Oracle RAC administration, equipping IT professionals with the skills to install, configure, manage, and troubleshoot RAC environments across enterprise-level systems.

Through a blended learning experience that includes expert-led lectures, interactive labs, and real-world case studies, learners will gain hands-on experience in cluster management, performance tuning, load balancing, and automatic storage management (ASM). By the end of this course, participants will have the practical knowledge to optimize RAC implementations and ensure maximum database uptime and performance.

Programme Curriculum

Training Course on Oracle RAC (Real Application Clusters) Administration Training

Introduction:

Course Objectives:

Understand the architecture and core components of Oracle RAC.
Install and configure Oracle Grid Infrastructure and Oracle RAC on Linux.
Set up and manage Oracle ASM (Automatic Storage Management).
Use SRVCTL and CRSCTL utilities for cluster and resource management.
Implement real-time performance tuning and diagnostics.
Configure and manage Oracle Clusterware.
Ensure high availability and fault tolerance in RAC environments.
Monitor and analyze RAC performance using AWR/ASH reports.
Configure and use Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) for RAC.
Troubleshoot common cluster, node, and network issues.
Understand and apply load balancing and failover strategies.
Perform rolling patch upgrades and cluster node additions.
Secure RAC environments with role-based access control (RBAC) and auditing.

Target Audience

Oracle Database Administrators (DBAs)
System Engineers
Cloud Infrastructure Specialists
IT Operations Managers
Database Architects
DevOps Professionals
Performance Engineers
Enterprise Application Developers

Course Duration:

· 5 days

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Oracle RAC

Overview of Oracle RAC architecture
Benefits and use cases
Oracle Grid Infrastructure overview
Core RAC components and services
RAC vs Single Instance Database

Module 2: Installation and Configuration

Preparing the Linux environment
Oracle RAC installation steps
Configuring Oracle Grid Infrastructure
Post-installation tasks and verification
Common installation issues and fixes

Module 3: ASM and Storage Management

Introduction to ASM architecture
Creating and managing disk groups
Using ASMCMD and ASMCA
Redundancy and mirroring concepts
ASM best practices for performance

Module 4: Clusterware Management

Cluster startup and shutdown
Managing resources with SRVCTL
Using CRSCTL for troubleshooting
Cluster node addition/removal
Understanding OCR and Voting Disk

Module 5: RAC Database Administration

Creating a RAC database
Administering RAC instances
Monitoring RAC health
Managing undo and redo logs
Backup and recovery in RAC

Module 6: Performance Tuning and Monitoring

Interconnect and cache fusion concepts
AWR, ADDM, and ASH reports
Diagnosing performance bottlenecks
Load balancing configuration
Tools for RAC diagnostics

Module 7: Troubleshooting and Maintenance

Node eviction analysis
Network and storage issue resolution
Log file analysis (alert/log/trace)
Applying rolling patches
High-availability testing techniques

Module 8: Security and Automation

Configuring RBAC for Oracle RAC
Auditing cluster activity
Automating tasks with shell scripts
Integration with OEM Cloud Control
Future trends in RAC and cloud deployment

Training Methodology:

Instructor-Led Training: Structured sessions led by Oracle RAC experts to explain core concepts and architecture.
Interactive Discussions: Engaging conversations to explore key topics, clarify doubts, and encourage knowledge sharing.
Case-Based Learning: Real-world Oracle RAC scenarios are analyzed to connect theory with practical application.
Hands-On Labs: Guided lab exercises simulating real-world environments for participants to practice configurations and troubleshooting.
Collaborative Problem-Solving: Team-based activities to reinforce learning through shared exploration of challenges and solutions.
Guided Lab Activities: Step-by-step instruction and supervision to build confidence and ensure accurate application of skills.
Optional: Post-Training Support: Continued access to lab environments, course resources, and discussion forums for extended learning.

Register as a group from 3 participants for a Discount

Send us an email: info@fineskilltrainingcenter.org or call +254769199797

Certification

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a globally- recognized certificate.

Tailor-Made Course

We also offer tailor-made courses based on your needs.

Key Notes

a. The participant must be conversant with English.

b. Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with an Authorized Training Certificate

c. Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.

d. The course fee includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, buffet lunch and A Certificate upon successful completion of Training.

e. One-year post-training support Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.

f. Payment should be done at least a week before commence of the training, to Fineskill Training Center account, as indicated in the invoice so as to enable us prepare better for you.

Skills & Software Covered

Oracle RAC Database Administration High Availability SQL

Programme Fee

Duration: 5 Days

Method: Online or Physical

Online Price: $1,000

Physical Price: $1,500

Certification: Accredited Certificate

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Available Sessions

Location

Month

Year

Oct 19 2026

19 Oct — 23 Oct 2026

💻 Online / Virtual session

Online $1,000