Oracle SQL - advanced Training Course
Level
Advanced
Format
Lecture, Presentation, Workshop
Purpose of the Training
This training is designed for users, programmers, or administrators who already possess foundational knowledge of Oracle databases and wish to deepen and systematize their expertise. It serves as a complement to the ORA_S1 training course.
Benefits of Completing the Training
Participants will acquire the skills necessary to efficiently store and process data using SQL, gaining insights into optimization techniques, analysis methods, and various data extraction strategies. Additionally, they will develop a comprehensive understanding of database architecture and its advanced capabilities for building effective applications.
Course Outline
SQL Analytical Extensions
- Aggregation during groupings
- Operations on record sets
- Analytic form of aggregation functions
- RANKING and window functions
Hierarchical Queries and Sampling
- Tree construction (CONNECT BY PRIOR clause and START WITH clause).
- SYS_CONNECT_BY_PATH function
- Data sampling (SAMPLE clause)
Regular Expressions in SQL
- Searching through data
- Data transformations
Repository Operations
- System dictionary
- Constraint management
- Temporary tables
- Views
- Sequences
- Indexes
- Synonyms
- Database links
- External tables
Appendix A - Managing Users and Permissions
- Users and schemas
- System and object permissions
- Roles
- Profiles
Suggested pre-training
ORA_S1 or ORA_SA1
Suggested supplementary training courses
ORA_SP3, ORA_P1, ORA_P2
Requirements
Knowledge of relational databases, with the ability to freely use the SELECT statement regarding projection, selection, joins, and subqueries.
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Testimonials (2)
It was very interactive and it kept us interested.
Raluca Alexandra PUNGA
Course - SQL Fundamentals
Greg was very patient and helpful
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Course - ORACLE SQL Fundamentals
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