Database Training in Almada

Oracle Linux 9 provides robust tools and features for constructing secure, scalable, and highly available environments. This advanced-level course centres on enterprise system design, security hardening, networked services, kernel tuning, and automation via Ansible.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for advanced Linux professionals seeking to deepen their expertise in deploying and maintaining mission-critical Oracle Linux 9 infrastructure.

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

• Deploy and manage high-availability services using clustering tools.
• Configure secure network services and enforce system-wide hardening.
• Automate infrastructure using Ansible playbooks.
• Tune system performance for specific workloads and services.

Course Format

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

Course Customization Options

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

This instructor-led, live training in Almada (online or on-site) is designed for intermediate-level database administrators looking to manage and optimise complex, high-availability Oracle database environments.

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

• Gain a thorough understanding of Oracle RAC architecture and Grid Infrastructure, covering installation, configuration, and management.
• Develop practical skills in managing Automatic Storage Management (ASM), including disk group management, instance tuning, and backup/recovery procedures.
• Learn advanced RAC performance tuning techniques, disaster recovery configurations, and best practices for achieving high availability.
• Acquire troubleshooting and diagnostic skills to resolve issues within RAC and Grid Infrastructure environments.
• Understand the process of patching and upgrading Oracle RAC and Grid Infrastructure while minimising downtime and maintaining system stability.

This instructor-led, live training in Almada (online or onsite) is designed for beginner-level database administrators who wish to manage backup and recovery tasks in Oracle Database 19c.

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

• Grasp the fundamental concepts of backup and recovery in Oracle Database 19c, including its architecture and various failure modes.
• Acquire practical experience in configuring backup and recovery settings, such as the RMAN environment and the fast recovery area.
• Develop hands-on skills in executing diverse backup and recovery operations, including full, incremental, and point-in-time recovery.
• Learn to leverage Oracle's Flashback technology for efficient database recovery and to manage disaster recovery scenarios.
• Implement best practices for backup, recovery, and disaster recovery to ensure data availability and reduce downtime in Oracle Database 19c.

Oracle GoldenGate 19c is an enterprise-grade data replication and real-time integration solution that enables low-latency change data capture (CDC), transformation, and delivery across heterogeneous database environments.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level to advanced-level database administrators and replication engineers who wish to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot Oracle GoldenGate 19c for reliable real-time data integration and high-availability architectures.

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

• Install and configure Oracle GoldenGate 19c components and topologies.
• Design and implement change data capture (CDC) and delivery processes for heterogeneous systems.
• Manage GoldenGate Microservices, deployment architectures, and secure communications.
• Monitor, tune, and troubleshoot GoldenGate replication performance and latency issues.

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.

Oracle Database 19c serves as a multi-model database, offering comprehensive support for both relational and non-relational data formats.

This instructor-led live training, available either online or on-site, is designed for system and database administrators with intermediate proficiency. The course equips participants with the skills to administer, monitor, secure, back up, and recover Oracle Database 19c within Standard Edition 2 environments, while also guiding them in planning a structured migration path from version 11g to 19c.

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

• Setting up the necessary environment and executing clean installations and configurations of Oracle Database 19c SE2.
• Describing key Oracle infrastructure components, such as the SGA, PGA, Shared Pool, Database Buffer Cache, and Redo mechanisms.
• Utilising administration tools like Enterprise Manager (EM Express) and SQL Developer for routine operational tasks.
• Applying storage management best practices for tablespaces, datafiles, and segment space allocation.
• Enhancing database security and maintaining hardened configurations through user management, roles, privileges, profiles, and auditing.
• Designing and implementing RMAN-based backup and recovery strategies that align with defined RTO and RPO objectives.
• Monitoring system performance and troubleshooting issues using dynamic performance views, SQL tracing, and execution plans.
• Planning and executing the transition from version 11g to 19c using approved upgrade paths and tools.

Course Format

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

Course Customisation Options

• For those interested in a bespoke training solution for this course, please contact us to discuss arrangements.

This instructor-led, live training in Almada (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level CRM managers who wish to effectively manage and optimize their customer relationship management processes using Oracle's powerful tools and features.

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

• Understand the fundamentals of Oracle Siebel CRM.
• Learn how to configure and manage Siebel applications.
• Gain proficiency in using Siebel tools for customer relationship management.
• Explore advanced features for optimizing CRM processes.
• Develop skills in reporting and analytics for Siebel CRM.

This instructor-led, live training in Almada (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level developers and DevOps engineers who wish to instrument their applications to export and monitor custom metrics efficiently using Prometheus and Grafana.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Grasp the significance of custom metrics for application monitoring.
• Instrument applications to export custom metrics for Prometheus.
• Build and configure Grafana dashboards to visualise custom metrics.
• Implement best practices for embedding monitoring within the development lifecycle.

This instructor-led, live training session in Almada (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.

This instructor-led, live training in Almada (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level DevOps and SRE professionals aiming to create impactful dashboards and optimize their monitoring practices using Grafana and Prometheus.

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

• Grasping best practices for designing effective dashboards.
• Creating and configuring advanced Grafana dashboard components.
• Utilizing Grafana templating to produce dynamic and reusable dashboards.
• Implementing alerting mechanisms to boost operational awareness.

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.

The Oracle Database Appliance (ODA) X11 is an engineered system designed for running Oracle Databases with high performance, simplified management, and integrated lifecycle automation. It is built to reduce complexity and improve reliability in Oracle database deployments for on-premises and hybrid environments.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) targets intermediate-to-advanced database administrators and system engineers who wish to deploy, manage, and optimize Oracle ODA X11 environments.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Grasp the architecture and components of Oracle Database Appliance X11.
• Execute installation, configuration, and provisioning of ODA environments.
• Manage databases, storage, and networking within ODA.
• Implement strategies for patching, monitoring, and performance optimization.
• Troubleshoot common ODA issues and maintain system health.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Hands-on configuration and deployment exercises.
• Real-world scenarios and performance tuning labs.

Customization Options

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

This instructor-led, live training in Almada (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.

This instructor-led, live training in Almada (online or onsite) is designed for beginner to intermediate-level data analysts, database professionals, and software developers who wish to learn SQL for effective database management.

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

• Grasp and utilize core SQL commands and queries.
• Construct and manipulate tables and databases.
• Employ SQL to sort, filter, and summarize data.
• Execute more complex operations, including joins, subqueries, and set operations.
• Apply intermediate techniques such as indexes, views, stored procedures, and triggers.

This instructor-led, live training in Almada (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 course focuses on programmatic interaction with PostgreSQL databases. It teaches the techniques, syntax, and structures required to build high-quality applications using a PostgreSQL backend. Additionally, the training covers SQL Tuning, highlighting best practices for writing efficient SQL code.

The target audience includes developers looking to use or extend PostgreSQL, as well as database architects.

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.

Mastering advanced Transact-SQL within Microsoft SQL Server unleashes the full potential of enterprise database automation. This course explores essential development constructs, including procedural programming, structured error handling, transaction management, cursor operations, stored procedures, and database triggers. It empowers seasoned developers to design complex backend data processes, minimize application-layer overhead, and deliver robust, production-ready solutions for critical enterprise database applications.

Automate workflows and develop robust desktop applications using VBA across Microsoft Excel and Access. This comprehensive VBA training covers programming fundamentals, object-oriented coding, SQL database design, user interface development, debugging techniques, error handling, and advanced Excel analysis routines through practical exercises — empowering analysts, financial professionals, and developers to eliminate manual tasks and unlock advanced data management and reporting capabilities.

This instructor-led, live training in Almada (online or onsite) is aimed at system administrators who wish to learn how to use and manage an Oracle Linux 8 system.

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

• Configure passwordless authentication.
• Administer user and group accounts.
• Configure network interface.
• Monitor and troubleshoot Oracle Linux.

This course is tailored for system administrators, developers, and database professionals.

Training Objectives:

• Gain and reinforce the skills necessary to create and manage databases
• Understand SQL syntax and apply it to retrieve and modify data
• Implement security protocols within the database environment
• Utilize advanced features such as replication, automation, and Business Intelligence (BI)
• Leverage Microsoft SQL Server capabilities to develop complex reports and solutions for developers

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 Almada (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 course is designed for database administrators.

It explores high-availability solutions utilizing the Galera Cluster.

You will master the fundamentals of Galera technology, along with advanced topics and practical insights into configuring, optimizing, and managing a Galera Cluster.

This course explores the core concepts of PostgreSQL server extensions and libraries designed to incorporate artificial intelligence techniques into database architectures. Key topics include similarity and semantic search utilizing embedding vectors, Text-to-SQL query capabilities, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). Participants will acquire the skills necessary to install PgVector and PgAI, generate and ingest vector embeddings, construct vector indexes, and implement semantic search alongside RAG solutions. Additionally, attendees will develop Text-to-SQL applications leveraging LangChain with either Python or JavaScript. These learning experiences are solidified through live demonstrations and practical exercises that reinforce both theoretical understanding and technical proficiency.

This course delivers comprehensive coverage of replication, high availability, and cluster management within PostgreSQL. Participants will learn to construct and administer multi-node environments, set up automated failover mechanisms, and investigate solutions for load balancing and connection pooling. The curriculum features live replication laboratories and recovery simulations.

Developing efficient SQL queries for Microsoft SQL Server forms the bedrock of every enterprise data pipeline. This course explores core techniques, beginning with relational database models, and advancing through data retrieval, filtering, sorting, and aggregation using grouping functions and subqueries. It guides participants through multi-table joins, set operators, DML operations, and transaction control to reliably extract and manipulate business intelligence datasets.

SSAS (SQL Server Analysis Services) is a Microsoft SQL Server tool for online analytical processing (OLAP) and data mining, enabling the analysis of data across multiple databases, tables, or files. The semantic data models provided by SSAS are utilized by client applications such as Power BI, Excel, Reporting Services, and various other data visualization tools.

Through this instructor-led live training (available onsite or remotely), participants will learn how to leverage SSAS to analyze substantial volumes of data within databases and data warehouses.

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

• Install and configure SSAS
• Grasp the relationships between SSAS, SSIS, and SSRS
• Apply multidimensional data modeling to derive business insights from data
• Design OLAP (Online Analytical Processing) cubes
• Query and manipulate multidimensional data using the MDX (Multidimensional Expressions) query language
• Deploy real-world BI solutions utilizing SSAS

Audience

• BI (Business Intelligence) professionals
• Data Analysts
• Database and data warehousing professionals

Format of the Course

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

Course Customization Options

• This training is based on the latest version of Microsoft SQL Server and SSAS.
• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

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.