Database Training in Cascais

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.

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 Cascais (online or on-site) is designed for advanced system administrators aiming to enhance their proficiency in system management, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.

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

• Configure and manage advanced user and group settings, including the implementation of user quotas and system-wide user environments.
• Use security auditing tools and configure sudo for controlled administrative access.
• Monitor and optimize system performance.
• Configure, analyze, and troubleshoot system logs.
• Develop and implement backup and recovery solutions.

This instructor-led, live training in Cascais (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 Data Integrator (ODI) is a high-performance, ELT-based data integration platform for building, deploying, and managing data movement and transformation across heterogeneous systems.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level data integration developers and architects who wish to design, implement, and operate ODI-based integration solutions.

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

• Describe ODI architecture and its core components, including Agents, Repositories, and Topology.
• Design and implement data mappings and interfaces using ODI Studio.
• Use Knowledge Modules to optimize ELT processing and performance.
• Deploy, schedule, and monitor integration processes using ODI Agents and Console.

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.

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

SQL serves as a standardized language designed to query, manipulate, and manage data within relational database systems.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is tailored for users ranging from beginner to advanced levels who aim to construct efficient SQL queries and work confidently with relational databases.

Upon completion of this training, participants will acquire the skills to:

• Construct SQL queries to retrieve, filter, and sort data.
• Manipulate data through insert, update, and delete operations.
• Create joins, subqueries, and aggregated reports.
• Apply advanced SQL techniques for real-world data analysis.

Format of the Course

• Instructor-led lectures combined with guided discussions.
• Hands-on query building and practical exercises.
• Live-lab demonstrations using real datasets.

Course Customization Options

• If you require a tailored SQL program for your organization, please contact us to arrange.

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 training, available in Cascais (online or onsite), is designed for intermediate-level maintenance personnel aiming to streamline their processes using Oracle Cloud ERP Fusion.

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

• Grasping the core functionalities of Oracle Maintenance Cloud.
• Deploying corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Efficiently handling maintenance requests, work orders, and scheduling.
• Leveraging analytics to enhance maintenance performance and drive improvements.

This instructor-led, live training in Cascais (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.

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.

This instructor-led, live training in Cascais (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 Cascais (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, available online or onsite, targets developers who wish to use the FARM (FastAPI, React, and MongoDB) stack to build dynamic, high-performance, and scalable web applications.

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

• Set up the necessary development environment that integrates FastAPI, React, and MongoDB.
• Understand the key concepts, features, and benefits of the FARM stack.
• Learn how to build REST APIs with FastAPI.
• Learn how to design interactive applications with React.
• Develop, test, and deploy applications (front end and back end) using the FARM stack.

This instructor-led, live training in Cascais (online or onsite) is tailored for beginner-level database administrators and developers who want to master SQL for efficiently managing, querying, and manipulating data in Oracle databases for administrative and operational tasks.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Grasp Oracle database architecture, including schemas, users, and sessions.
• Write and optimize SQL queries for data retrieval, filtering, and manipulation.
• Utilize joins, subqueries, and set operators to work with multiple tables and complex queries.
• Perform data aggregation, grouping, and analysis using SQL functions.
• Manage schema objects such as views, sequences, and indexes to enhance database operations. 

Effective management and development of PostgreSQL databases demand a profound understanding of performance tuning, database replication strategies, and connection pooling techniques. This course encompasses server administration, core SQL principles, client-side interfaces, server-side programming, and the internal architecture of the database. Through practical, hands-on training, Database Administrators and developers will learn to optimize query execution, manage backup procedures, set up monitoring systems, and establish robust, production-ready configurations tailored for enterprise-level PostgreSQL environments.

This three-day course provides an introduction to Oracle PL/SQL, an application development environment that facilitates the creation of stored procedures, functions, and triggers using both SQL and PL/SQL commands.

The course is structured as a workshop, combining lectures, practical examples, and hands-on exercises. While the content can be customised to meet specific needs, a minimum of two days is required to cover the core elements.

Participants will receive comprehensive course notes, sample database files, example SQL scripts, and access to free software tools for interacting with Oracle databases.

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 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.

This instructor-led, live training in Cascais (online or onsite) is designed for system administrators who wish to learn how to administer, monitor, and support an Oracle database.

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

• Comprehend the key features and architectural changes in the Oracle database.
• Manage and monitor Oracle databases.
• Optimize Oracle database performance.

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 Cascais (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 Cascais (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.

In this instructor-led, live training session in Cascais, participants will learn how to install, configure, and manage MariaDB to achieve high availability and performance. The curriculum also covers backup and recovery, security, and clustering.

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.

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.