Database Training in Portugal

Oracle Database 23ai represents the next generation of Oracle's database platform, delivering advanced AI integration, automation, and administration capabilities tailored for contemporary data demands.

This instructor-led live training (available online or onsite) is designed for intermediate Oracle administrators looking to explore and deploy the latest Oracle Database 23ai features to enhance performance, security, and AI-driven functionality.

Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Comprehend and assess the key new features introduced in Oracle 23ai.
• Configure AI Vector Search and integrate AI workloads effectively.
• Utilise enhanced automation, observability, and performance optimisation tools.
• Plan version upgrades and implement new 23ai capabilities within production environments.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle 23ai features in test environments.
• Guided labs focusing on implementation and migration planning.

Customisation Options

• To arrange customised training tailored to your Oracle infrastructure, please contact us.

This instructor-led, live training in Portugal (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level database administrators who wish to manage, optimize, and secure Data Guard environments for robust disaster recovery and high availability.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the architecture and benefits of Oracle Data Guard for disaster recovery and high availability.
• Gain hands-on experience in configuring and managing physical and logical standby databases, including Data Guard broker.
• Develop practical skills in monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing Data Guard environments for optimal performance.
• Learn advanced features such as Active Data Guard, Data Guard with RAC, and securing Data Guard communications.
• Apply best practices for disaster recovery planning, ensuring data consistency, and automating Data Guard operations.

This instructor-led live training in Portugal (online or onsite) is targeted at intermediate-level database administrators seeking an in-depth understanding of Oracle Database 19c PL/SQL programming and advanced SQL techniques.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals and advanced features of PL/SQL.
• Develop advanced SQL queries to retrieve and manipulate data efficiently.
• Implement PL/SQL programming constructs to manage data and database operations.
• Optimise SQL queries for better performance.
• Use advanced PL/SQL features like collections, bulk processing, and error handling.
• Learn to debug and manage PL/SQL programs effectively.

This instructor-led, live training in Portugal (online or onsite) is aimed at advanced-level DevOps engineers and SREs who wish to manage and scale Prometheus and Grafana for large environments effectively.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Architect Prometheus and Grafana for large-scale and distributed environments.
• Optimise Prometheus performance for high-traffic systems.
• Configure Grafana for large datasets and complex visualisations.
• Implement advanced troubleshooting and scalability strategies.

This instructor-led, live training in Portugal (online or on-site) is targeted at intermediate-level billing and revenue managers who aim to effectively manage and optimize their billing and revenue operations using Oracle's powerful tools and features.

By the conclusion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamental principles of Oracle Communications Billing and Revenue Management (BRM).
• Learn how to configure and manage billing processes.
• Gain proficiency in using Oracle BRM for revenue management.
• Explore advanced features for optimizing billing and revenue operations.
• Develop skills in reporting and analytics for billing and revenue management.

This instructor-led, live training session in Portugal (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level database administrators seeking to boost the performance and efficiency of Oracle Database systems, particularly those operating in environments that utilize Oracle Database Appliances.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be capable of:

• Comprehending the architecture and key components of the Oracle Database Appliance HA X8-X9r.
• Identifying and addressing performance bottlenecks.
• Acquiring hands-on expertise in SQL and instance tuning.
• Effectively leveraging Oracle's performance analysis tools.
• Applying industry best practices for database tuning and optimization.

Greenplum is an open-source massively parallel data platform built on PostgreSQL, designed for advanced analytics and large-scale data warehousing.

This instructor-led live training (available online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level administrators who want to effectively install, configure, and manage Greenplum environments, including handling system updates and libraries.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure a production-ready Greenplum cluster.
• Manage system updates and safely apply patches.
• Handle Greenplum library management for analytics and extensions.
• Troubleshoot and monitor Greenplum systems.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Hands-on use of Greenplum in a controlled lab environment.
• Guided exercises focused on cluster setup, upgrade workflows, and system extensions.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course based on your environment or data platform, please contact us to arrange.

Oracle Database 19c represents the long-term support release of Oracle's flagship database platform, engineered to provide high performance, scalability, and reliability for enterprise workloads.

This instructor-led live training, available online or onsite, is designed for beginner to intermediate database administrators and IT professionals seeking to effectively install, configure, and manage Oracle Database 19c SE2 environments.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Comprehend the architecture of Oracle Database 19c SE2 and its core components.
• Install and configure Oracle Database 19c SE2 on supported platforms.
• Execute essential administrative tasks, including backup, recovery, and security management.
• Enhance database performance and monitor system health using Oracle tools.
• Plan and implement migrations from earlier Oracle Database versions to 19c.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Numerous exercises and practical practice sessions.
• Hands-on implementation within a live-lab environment.

Customization Options

• To request customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange details.

This instructor-led, live training in Portugal (online or onsite) is tailored for beginner-level business and data analysts seeking to utilise Oracle BI to extract valuable insights from their data.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Effectively navigate and utilise the Oracle BI interface.
• Develop and tailor reports and dashboards to meet specific business requirements.
• Perform ad-hoc analysis using a variety of BI tools.
• Leverage advanced features for in-depth data exploration.

PostgresAI is a platform that allows database teams to clone, test, and optimize PostgreSQL environments using AI-driven automation.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for advanced-level DevOps professionals and database engineers who wish to implement PostgresAI at enterprise scale for database monitoring, cloning, and AI-driven optimization.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Deploy and configure PostgresAI in enterprise environments.
• Integrate PostgresAI with CI/CD pipelines and PostgreSQL clusters.
• Leverage AI-driven insights for query optimization and performance tuning.
• Implement governance, auditing, and data privacy controls for cloned environments.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

SQL serves as a robust tool for managing and analyzing structured data within relational databases.

This instructor-led training, available both online and onsite, is designed for intermediate users looking to enhance their SQL capabilities for handling complex queries, data manipulation, and performance optimization.

Upon completion of this training, participants will gain the ability to:

• Compose intricate SQL queries by utilizing advanced joins and subqueries.
• Manage data effectively through INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE operations.
• Apply window functions to conduct advanced analytics.
• Enhance query performance through optimization techniques.

Course Structure

• Engaging lectures and interactive discussions.
• Extensive practical exercises and drills.
• Practical application within a live laboratory environment.

Customization Opportunities

• For tailored training solutions, please reach out to us to discuss your specific needs.

A database constitutes a structured system designed for the efficient storage, management, and retrieval of data. This course introduces participants to the foundational principles of database systems, placing particular emphasis on relational database models, data normalization techniques, and SQL-based querying methods.

This instructor-led live training, available either online or onsite, is tailored for intermediate-level IT professionals seeking to grasp database management concepts, with a specific focus on relational database models, while acquiring practical skills in database operations.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be capable of:

• Comprehending database concepts and relational database models.
• Designing simple data models and understanding normalization principles.
• Utilizing fundamental SQL queries to retrieve, insert, and update data.
• Grasping key concepts related to database administration and security.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Extensive exercises and practice sessions.
• Hands-on implementation within a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request customized training for this course, please contact us to make arrangements.

SQL serves as the standard language for accessing and manipulating databases.

This instructor-led live training, available online or on-site, is designed for beginners who want to grasp the fundamentals of SQL for data querying and reporting.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Comprehend the structure of relational databases.
• Compose basic SQL statements to retrieve, filter, and sort data.
• Utilize aggregate functions to summarize data.
• Execute basic joins between multiple tables.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Extensive exercises and practice opportunities.
• Hands-on implementation within a live laboratory environment.

Course Customization Options

• To arrange customized training for this course, please contact us.

This instructor-led, live training in Portugal (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level to advanced-level database administrators, network engineers, and IT professionals who wish to optimize database performance, scalability, and reliability using Spine-Leaf architecture with VXLAN.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Grasp the Spine-Leaf network topology and its advantages.
• Deploy VXLAN for scalable and efficient database networking.
• Optimize database workloads across distributed data centre environments.
• Implement Spine-Leaf architecture in both cloud and on-premises data centres.
• Strengthen network security, redundancy, and fault tolerance for database environments.
• Automate network configurations for database management using Python and Ansible.

SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) is a core component of Microsoft SQL Server, providing a robust platform for data integration and workflow applications. It is widely utilized for data migration, data warehousing, and transformation tasks.

This instructor-led live training, available either online or onsite, is designed for intermediate-level data professionals and developers aiming to master the design of advanced SSIS data flows and transformations, as well as the management of Slowly Changing Dimensions (SCD) within data warehousing contexts.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be equipped to:

• Design and implement resilient data flows using SSIS.
• Interact with diverse data sources, destinations, and transformation components.
• Apply Slowly Changing Dimensions (SCD) to manage historical data changes effectively.
• Deploy, execute, and troubleshoot SSIS packages with efficiency.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Extensive exercises and practical practice.
• Hands-on implementation within a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training session for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in Portugal (online or onsite) is targeted at intermediate-level IT professionals seeking to learn how to design, implement, and manage relational databases, as well as how to query and manipulate data using SQL.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals of database design.
• Learn to create and manage relational databases.
• Gain proficiency in writing SQL queries to retrieve and manipulate data.
• Understand advanced SQL concepts and techniques.
• Develop skills to optimise and maintain databases.

This instructor-led live training in Portugal (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level data professionals who wish to learn how to design, implement, and manage SSIS packages to perform data integration and transformation tasks.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the architecture and components of SSIS.
• Design and implement ETL processes using SSIS.
• Use SSIS tools to develop, deploy, and manage data integration solutions.
• Troubleshoot and optimize SSIS packages for performance and reliability.

Teradata is a highly scalable database platform, designed to manage large data volumes and facilitate efficient complex data analysis.

This instructor-led live training (in-person or remote) is aimed at data analysts, SQL developers, database administrators, and business intelligence professionals who wish to learn Teradata from an introductory to advanced level. The course combines theory with practical exercises to master data querying, management, optimisation, and administration in Teradata environments, enabling participants to work confidently on real-world analytics and big data processing projects.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand Teradata's distributed architecture and parallel execution model.
• Write optimised SQL queries from basic level to advanced analytical functions.
• Design and execute large-scale data loading and transformation processes.
• Diagnose and improve query performance using tools such as EXPLAIN and statistics.
• Manage permissions, resources, and security in a shared environment.

Course Format

• Interactive presentations and conceptual explanations
• Practical exercises based on real-life cases
• Integration and optimisation labs
• Use of official tools such as Teradata Studio or BTEQ for live demonstrations

Customisation Options

To request custom training for this course, please contact us to arrange it.

This training is tailored for Database Administrators and Architects seeking to master PostgreSQL from the ground up.

Participants will gain insights into PostgreSQL architecture, installation procedures, database design, as well as the methods for performing backup and recovery operations within PostgreSQL.

This instructor-led live training (available online or on-site) is designed for administrators seeking to address complex deployment and management challenges using MongoDB Ops Manager.

Upon completion, participants will be equipped to:

• Install and configure MongoDB Ops Manager
• Establish and manage diverse environment types
• Understand and apply MongoDB Enterprise Server-specific solutions to tackle intricate enterprise hurdles

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions
• Extensive exercises and practical sessions
• Hands-on implementation within a live laboratory environment

Customization Options

• This training relies on MongoDB Enterprise Server, which includes Ops Manager. Please contact us to discuss licensing requirements.
• For tailored training requests, please reach out to us for arrangement.

This SQL training course is designed for individuals seeking to acquire foundational skills for managing SQL Server databases. Participants will learn:

• How to interact with SQL Server and SQL Server Management Studio.
• The concepts behind databases, SQL, and RDBMS.
• Techniques for creating tables and utilizing DDL, DML, and DCL.
• Various RDBMS products available in the market and their comparative advantages.
• An introduction to NoSQL and how organizations are transitioning to hybrid database architectures.

This course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of SQL usage across various databases (such as Oracle, SQL Server, and MS Access). Gaining insight into analytic functions and techniques for joining different tables within a database will enable participants to shift data analysis operations to the database layer, rather than relying on MS Excel. This knowledge is also valuable for developing any IT system that utilizes relational databases.

CockroachDB is an open-source distributed SQL database engineered for resilience and data locality. It serves as a replacement for proprietary global databases such as Google Spanner, while allowing organisations to retain full control over their infrastructure. This instructor-led live training (available online or onsite) is designed for advanced database engineers and architects who aim to utilise CockroachDB to replace proprietary global SQL databases.

This instructor-led, live training in Portugal (online or onsite) is aimed at database administrators or developers who wish to use Microsoft Azure Cosmos DB to develop and manage highly responsive and low latency applications.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Provision the necessary Cosmos DB resources to start building databases and applications.
• Scale application performance and storage by utilizing APIs in Cosmos DB.
• Manage database operations and reduce cost by optimizing Cosmos DB resources.

This instructor-led, live training in Portugal (online or onsite) targets database administrators and developers looking to migrate from proprietary databases to the open-source PostgreSQL platform.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to assess readiness for database migration, plan and execute schema migration strategies, migrate data using appropriate tools, and manage application code conversion.

This instructor-led, live training in Portugal (online or onsite) is aimed at developers who wish to use Oracle APEX to develop, scale, and deploy applications faster with less code.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Set up the necessary development environment to start developing database apps with Oracle APEX.
• Understand and explore the Oracle APEX tools to build a fully-featured application.
• Learn how to create applications and pages using Oracle APEX and the Page Designer UI.
• Extend the functionality of complex enterprise apps easily with Oracle APEX.
• Optimize and scale application performance and deployment.
• Control and secure access to application data and components.

Oracle Linux Administration provides comprehensive training on deploying, configuring, and managing Oracle Linux in enterprise environments.

This instructor-led live training is aimed at system administrators, infrastructure engineers, and DevOps professionals.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Install, administer, and secure Oracle Linux in production
• Manage storage, networking, packages, and services effectively
• Apply SELinux security, automate tasks, and perform recovery

Available in Portugal.

Microsoft SQL Server serves as a robust relational database management system (RDBMS) designed for efficient data storage and retrieval.

Through this instructor-led live training, available either onsite or remotely, attendees will acquire the fundamental SQL skills necessary to effectively query Microsoft SQL Server databases.

Upon completion of this course, participants will be equipped to:

• Install and configure Microsoft SQL Server
• Execute queries on a Microsoft SQL Server database using the Transact-SQL (T-SQL) language
• Grasp the core principles of database design
• Enhance database performance through normalization
• Utilize aggregate functions to generate results comparable to those produced by pivot tables
• Connect to Microsoft SQL Server directly from Excel

Target Audience

• Data analysts
• Business Intelligence specialists
• Business managers
• Excel specialists looking to broaden their analytical capabilities

Course Structure

• Interactive lectures and group discussions
• Extensive practical exercises and hands-on practice
• Live implementation within a lab environment

Customization Options

• This training utilizes the most recent version of Microsoft SQL Server
• For inquiries regarding customized training arrangements, please contact us directly.

This training course provides an introduction to the Teradata relational database management system and its parallel architecture designed for large-scale data warehousing. It covers core concepts such as installation, architecture, SQL basics, and advanced topics, empowering data engineers with the knowledge needed for enterprise data warehouse design, relational modeling, and distributed query processing for business intelligence applications.

Target Audience

This workshop is designed for advanced programmers and Oracle users who wish to acquire in-depth knowledge on efficiently developing information systems within an Oracle database, as well as tuning and resolving performance issues in existing applications. The course leverages insights gathered over many years of practical experience by the instructors, often addressing gaps or inaccuracies found in standard technical documentation. This workshop can serve as the culmination of a developer's training path or as a critical step for professionals with extensive experience in Oracle design and programming.

Training Objectives

The primary aim of this workshop is to explain the internal mechanisms of an Oracle database when executing SQL statements. It enables participants to prevent errors during software development and to effectively explore, diagnose, and resolve performance problems in current applications.

Particular emphasis is placed on the practical methodology and hands-on aspects of applying and tuning SQL statements.

Training Content

• Mechanics of executing SQL commands
• Managing the cost-based optimization process
• Data storage methods and indexing strategies
• Monitoring database performance and processes using system dictionaries and application tracking
• Case analysis of the most common problems causing performance issues

Notes

The workshops utilize software version 11g XE.