Oracle programming is centered around the use of Oracle Database, a robust and scalable relational database management system. It involves the creation, management, and optimization of databases to handle vast amounts of data efficiently. Oracle programmers utilize SQL (Structured Query Language) for querying and managing data, and PL/SQL (Procedural Language/SQL), Oracle’s proprietary extension for SQL, which includes procedural features like loops and conditions. This combination allows for the development of sophisticated and high-performing database applications tailored to the needs of businesses.
PL/SQL plays a critical role in Oracle programming, enabling the creation of complex scripts, stored procedures, triggers, and functions that enhance the database’s capabilities. By embedding SQL statements within procedural code, PL/SQL provides powerful tools for automating tasks, enforcing business logic, and ensuring data integrity. This language supports exception handling, modular programming, and advanced data structures, making it a versatile tool for database developers. Additionally, Oracle provides extensive documentation and development tools like Oracle SQL Developer to aid in the programming process.
Beyond the technical aspects, Oracle programming also involves understanding and implementing best practices for database security, performance tuning, and backup and recovery. Security measures include user authentication, authorization, and encryption to protect sensitive data. Performance tuning ensures that database operations run efficiently, minimizing latency and resource usage. Effective backup and recovery strategies are crucial for data preservation and disaster recovery. Thus, Oracle programming is not just about writing code but also about managing and optimizing the entire database environment to meet organizational requirements.
Scheme of Study
OR 101 – Oracle
Database Administration
OR 201 – Lab – Oracle Database Administration
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Practical
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OR101 |
Oracle Database Administration |
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25 |
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Lab – Oracle Database Administration |
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OR 101 – Oracle Database Administration (Hours-25) Theory 25Hrs
Module – I
Introduction to the Oracle Data Dictionary – Creating Oracle Administrative Users – Starting
and Stopping an Oracle Instance– Creating and Managing Oracle Users – Managing Oracle Security– Oracle Table Constraints – Logical Backups – Import and Export.
Module – II
Data Definition Language- Creating a new Database- Create, Alter,and Drop Tables- Creating and Dropping Tables-Altering Tables and Manipulating Constraints — Data Manipulation Language -SQL and Data – What Is SQL? – Why Learn SQL? – An Introduction to Databases.Lab: – The Relational Database- Data NormalizationandTable Relationships – SQL: The Basics.Lab: – The SQL Execution Environment – The Anatomy of a SELECT Statement – AnIntroduction to SQL*Plus – The WHERE and ORDER BY Clauses. Lab:- The WHERE
Clause – The ORDER BY Clause – Character, Number, and Miscellaneous FunctionsData Types. Lab:- Character Functions – Number Functions -Miscellaneous Single-Row Functions – Date and Conversion Functions. Lab:- Applying Oracle’sDate Format Models – Performing Dateand Time Math – Understanding the TIMESTAMP and TIME ZONE Data Types -Performing Calculations with the Interval Data Types – Converting from One DataType to Another – Aggregate Functions, GROUP BY, and HAVING Clauses. Lab:-Aggregate Functions – The GROUP BY and HAVING Clauses- Equijoins. Lab:- The Two-TableJoin – Joining Three orMore Tables – Sub queries.Lab:- Simple Sub queries – Correlated Sub queries – Inline Views andScalar Sub query Expressions – ANY, SOME,and ALL Operators in Sub queries– Set Operators. Lab:- ThePower of UNION and UNION ALL – The MINUS and INTERSECT Set Operators – ComplexJoins. Lab:- Outer Joins – Self-Joins – Insert, Update, and Delete. Lab:-Creating Data and Transaction Control – Updating and Deleting Data – Indexes,Sequences, and Views. Lab:- Indexes – Sequences – Views – Introduction toPL/SQL – Advantages of PL/SQL – PL/SQL Variables – PL/SQL Constants – PL/SQLRecords – PL/SQL Conditional Statements – PL/SQL Iterative Statements – PL/SQLCursors – PL/SQL Explicit Cursors – PL/SQL Procedures – PL/SQL Functions –Parameters-Procedure, Function – PL/SQL Exception Handling – PL/SQL Triggers –Security. Lab:- Users, Privileges, Roles, and Synonyms – Transaction Control Statements – COMMIT – ROLLBACK – SAVEPOINT – SET TRANSACTION.
OR 201 – Lab – Oracle Database
Administration (Hours-35) Practical 35Hrs
