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 Duration 28 hours

Course Outline

ODA X11 Model Family and Platform Architecture

  • X11-S, X11-L and X11-HA model positioning
  • Compute, memory and NVMe flash capacity ranges
  • X11-HA paired servers for Oracle RAC

Oracle Linux, Appliance Software Stack and Oracle Appliance Manager

  • Oracle Linux and appliance software layers
  • Oracle Appliance Manager and odacli command line
  • Oracle Grid Infrastructure and ASM integration

Deployment Planning, Network Design and Checklists

  • Site, power and rack planning inputs
  • Network topology, bonding and VLAN design
  • Pre-deployment checklists and validation gates

Appliance Deployment, Provisioning and Validation

  • Initial appliance configuration and registration
  • Network and storage provisioning tasks
  • Post-deployment validation and health checks

Oracle AI Database 26ai on ODA: AI-Native Capabilities

  • 26ai feature set on appliance hardware
  • Coexistence with Oracle Database 19c homes
  • AI-native architecture and workload fit

AI Vector Search: Data Model and Vector Indexes

  • VECTOR data type and embedding dimensions
  • HNSW and IVF vector index structures
  • Distance metrics and index selection

AI Vector Search in Practice: Hybrid Search and Tuning

  • Hybrid vector index with keyword filtering
  • Recall, accuracy and latency trade-offs
  • Vector workload performance patterns

Embedded Machine Learning and Select AI

  • Select AI natural language to SQL
  • AI Profiles and provider configuration
  • In-database ONNX embedding models via DBMS_VECTOR_CHAIN
  • Oracle Machine Learning with OML4SQL and OML4Py

Database Provisioning, DB Systems and Templates

  • Database system creation with odacli
  • Custom database templates and configuration
  • Consolidation patterns on a single appliance

Oracle ASM and ACFS Storage Management

  • ASM disk groups and redundancy levels
  • ACFS file systems and shared storage
  • Rebalancing and capacity planning

Database Security and Data Protection

  • User, role and privilege management
  • Transparent data encryption and key management
  • Auditing, masking and compliance controls

Backup and Recovery with RMAN

  • RMAN backup strategies for appliance databases
  • Local and remote backup destinations
  • Restore and recovery validation drills

Performance Monitoring, Diagnostics and Query Optimization

  • AWR, ASH and SQL tuning workflows
  • Appliance-level resource monitoring
  • Diagnosing I/O and storage bottlenecks

Patching, Upgrades and Migration to 26ai

  • Appliance software release 19.32 and clone files
  • Patching database homes and grid infrastructure
  • Migrating 19c databases to 26ai

High Availability, RAC and Disaster Recovery

  • RAC configuration on X11-HA
  • Failover behaviour and service placement
  • Data Guard and standby strategies

Hardware Architecture, FRU Replacement and Health Monitoring

  • Component layout and field replaceable units
  • FRU replacement and service procedures
  • Health monitoring and alert thresholds

Oracle ILOM and Out-of-Band Management

  • ILOM access and user administration
  • Remote console and power control
  • Firmware and event log management

Oracle Linux KVM Virtualization and VM Administration

  • Oracle Linux KVM on ODA
  • Database systems and application VMs
  • VM lifecycle and resource allocation
  • Hard partitioning for licensing

Network Configuration, Redundancy and Monitoring

  • Bonded interfaces and link redundancy
  • VLANs and client network separation
  • Network monitoring and fault isolation

Troubleshooting Workshop and Operational Handover

  • Structured fault isolation scenarios
  • Log, alert and diagnostic evidence review
  • Runbooks, escalation and handover checklist

Requirements

  • Working experience with Oracle Database administration
  • Familiarity with Oracle Linux command line operations
  • Basic understanding of storage, networking and virtualization concepts
  • Exposure to Oracle Grid Infrastructure or Oracle RAC is helpful

Audience

  • Database administrators responsible for Oracle Database Appliance platforms
  • Infrastructure and networking engineers supporting appliance deployments
  • Technical staff moving to Oracle AI Database 26ai on engineered systems

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