Title of the Course: Oracle Exa Data

Brief Description: This course provides a deep dive into Oracle Exadata, a high-performance engineered system optimized for running Oracle databases. It covers Exadata architecture, storage servers, smart scan technology, administration, monitoring, and best practices for deploying mission-critical workloads—enabling learners to harness the full power of Exadata for extreme performance and scalability.

Skill Level: Novice->Intermediate->Proficient->Advanced->Expert

Duration: 14-15 Weeks

Format: Self-paced / Live Online / In-person / Hybrid

  • Hands-on labs / Projects
  • Certification Preparation
  • Resume/LinkedIn Support
  • Job Assistance
  • Access to LMS / Downloadable Material
  • Lifetime Course Access & Community Member

Here’s a step-by-step learning path for Oracle Exadata, structured from Beginner to Expert, with hands-on labs, real-time use cases, certification suggestions, and project ideas:

Goal: Understand the architecture and purpose of Exadata.

  • Topics to Cover:
    • What is Oracle Exadata?
    • Exadata vs traditional storage/database systems
    • Exadata Architecture (Storage Server, Compute Node, InfiniBand)
    • Exadata Software: Cell Server, Management Server, ILOM, etc.
    • Exadata Deployment Models: On-prem, Cloud@Customer, OCI Exadata

Goal: Learn the internal workings and key performance features.

  • Topics:
    • Smart Scan, Hybrid Columnar Compression (HCC)
    • Flash Cache, Smart Flash Logging
    • Storage Indexes, IORM (I/O Resource Management)
    • High Availability & Redundancy
    • Exadata Cell Services (CELLSRV), Management Server (MS), RS
    • Understanding ASR (Auto Service Request)
  • Lab:
    • Access CLI of Exadata Storage Server
    • Run queries that benefit from Smart Scan (observe performance)

Goal: Perform common admin tasks and monitor Exadata.

  • Topics:
    • Exadata Command Line Utilities (dcli, cellcli)
    • Adding/removing disks, flash, cells
    • Patch Management: storage cells and compute nodes
    • Managing Grid Infrastructure and RAC on Exadata
    • Managing IORM plans
    • Backups & RMAN integration
  • Hands-on:
    • Use dcli, cellcli, ipmitool, ibstat
    • Create IORM Plans and test workloads
    • Use AWR reports to analyze smart scan behavior

Goal: Learn monitoring and troubleshooting techniques.

  • Topics:
    • Exadata Health Checks & Diagnostic Tools
    • Use Exachk, TFA (Trace File Analyzer)
    • Logging: /var/log/cell* logs
    • Monitoring with OEM (Oracle Enterprise Manager)
    • Smart Flash Cache Monitoring
  • Lab:
    • Run and analyze Exachk reports
    • Simulate a storage failure and recover

Goal: Understand how Exadata handles security, backup, and disaster recovery.

  • Topics:
    • Encryption (TDE with Smart Scan)
    • Database Firewall Integration
    • Exadata with Oracle Data Guard
    • Exadata with ZDLRA (Zero Data Loss Recovery Appliance)
  • Hands-on:
    • Configure TDE and benchmark query performance
    • Perform switchover and failover using Data Guard on Exadata

Goal: Familiarize with cloud-based Exadata services and automation.

  • Topics:
    • Exadata Cloud Service (OCI Exadata)
    • OCI CLI, Terraform for Exadata provisioning
    • Autonomous Database on Exadata Cloud
    • Backup & DR automation
    • Cost and capacity planning on cloud
  • Lab:
    • Provision Exadata in Oracle Cloud Free Tier/Trial
    • Automate patching or monitoring tasks using shell scripts or Ansible

Goal: Consolidate your learning with real-world projects

  • Certification (Recommended):
    • Oracle Exadata X9M/X10M Implementation Specialist
    • Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) Database 19c/21c
  • Sample Projects:
    • 1. Performance Optimization Project Tune a mixed OLTP/DSS workload using IORM, Smart Scan, and Flash Cache.
    • 2. High Availability Design Set up Data Guard + RAC on Exadata with failover tests.
    • 3. Exadata Monitoring System Build a dashboard using OEM + custom scripts + email alerts.
    • 4. Hybrid Cloud Migration Migrate an on-prem Oracle DB to Exadata Cloud using RMAN or ZDM.
Combined Checklist:

Exadata Concepts

Exadata Architecture Deep Dive

Smart Scan/Flash/Storage Index

Admin Tasks & Tools (dcli, cellcli)

Patching & Maintenance

Performance & Monitoring (OEM, AWR, TFA)

Security & DR (TDE, DG, ASR)

Exadata in OCI

Automation with CLI/Scripts

Project Implementation

What will the learner be able to do after this course?

After completing the Oracle Exadata course, the learner will be able to administer, monitor, and optimize Exadata systems for high-performance database workloads. For example, in a telecom company handling billions of call records daily, the learner can configure Smart Scan and Hybrid Columnar Compression on Exadata to accelerate query performance and reduce storage costs—enabling real-time analytics and faster reporting with minimal resource usage.

  • Name: Santosh
  • Instructor Bio:

    The instructor is a seasoned Oracle Database Administrator with over 12 years of hands-on experience specializing in Oracle SQL, Administration I & II, ASM, RAC, Data Guard, GoldenGate, and Exadata technologies. He holds multiple Oracle certifications, including OCA, OCP, Oracle RAC and Grid Infrastructure Administrator, Oracle Data Guard Expert, Oracle GoldenGate 12c/19c Implementation Specialist, and Oracle Exadata X9M/X10M Implementation Specialist.

    He has successfully designed and managed large-scale, mission-critical database environments for several Fortune 500 companies, including TCS, IBM, Accenture, Capgemini, and Cognizant. His real-world expertise in high availability, disaster recovery, performance tuning, and database migration ensures that learners gain industry-relevant, project-based skills that align with current enterprise demands.

  • Certificate of completion
  • Industry-recognized badge (e.g., AWS, Microsoft, Oracle)

  • ₹ 9,999/-
  • EMI or group discounts (if applicable)

Anyone interested in building a career in database administration or management.

Strong Oracle DBA background is essential.

Classes are conducted live with access to recorded sessions.

Yes, hands-on labs and real-time project scenarios are provided.

Yes, placement guidance and resume support are offered.

Post-course support includes doubt-clearing sessions and job interview preparation.

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Testimonials

What Our Exadata Students Say

"Before joining this course, I had only heard the term 'Exadata' but never understood its real-world use. The trainers broke down complex topics like storage cells, smart scans, and hybrid columnar compression in such a simple way. Today, I’m confidently working on an Exadata environment and even cleared my interview at a reputed IT company!"

Deepak R.

- Exadata Engineer

"This Oracle Exadata training completely changed my perspective. It’s not just theory—they gave hands-on access to live Exadata systems, which helped me crack scenario-based questions in interviews. The support and mentorship even after the course ended was amazing."

Riya M.

- Database Administrator

"This Oracle Exadata training completely changed my perspective. It’s not just theory—they gave hands-on access to live Exadata systems, which helped me crack scenario-based questions in interviews. The support and mentorship even after the course ended was amazing."

Ananya S

- System Analyst
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