Database Training in Gaia

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 Gaia (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.

Grafana and Prometheus are industry-standard tools used to monitor, visualize, and alert on IT infrastructure and application metrics through real-time dashboards and integrations.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level to advanced-level IT professionals who wish to integrate Grafana with Prometheus and multiple data sources, and build actionable visualizations and alerts across distributed systems.

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

• Install and configure Grafana and Prometheus in production-ready setups.
• Integrate multiple data sources including SQL, Elasticsearch, InfluxDB, and cloud APIs.
• Create advanced dashboards with variables, templating, transformations, and alerts.
• Apply best practices in data modeling, performance tuning, and user access control.

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 Gaia (online or onsite) is aimed at advanced-level developers and database administrators who wish to use PL/SQL to develop high-performing, secure, and scalable database solutions while leveraging advanced programming techniques and integrations.

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

• Work with complex data types, collections, and bulk operations for efficient data management.
• Develop object types, table functions, and custom aggregates to enhance database functionality.
• Apply performance tuning techniques, use native compilation, and safeguard against SQL injection.
• Implement application contexts, VPD, and secure program units for robust database solutions.

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 Gaia (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 Gaia (online or onsite) is tailored for beginner-level customer service managers who aim to effectively manage and optimize their customer service operations using Oracle's powerful tools and features.

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

• Understand the fundamentals of Oracle Service Management.
• Learn how to configure and manage service requests.
• Gain proficiency in using Oracle Service Cloud for customer service operations.
• Explore advanced features for optimizing service delivery.
• Develop skills in reporting and analytics for service management.

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

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 Gaia (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level IT professionals and DevOps practitioners who wish to learn the basics of Grafana and Prometheus.

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

• Understand the purpose and key features of Grafana and Prometheus.
• Install and configure Grafana and Prometheus on a Linux environment.
• Set up basic data sources and dashboards in Grafana.
• Monitor system metrics and visualize data using Prometheus.

This instructor-led, live training in Gaia (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 Gaia (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level to advanced-level database administrators who wish to deepen their knowledge of SQL Server for efficient database management, performance tuning, high availability, and advanced troubleshooting.

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

• Administer and configure SQL Server instances using best practices.
• Optimize performance of queries and databases.
• Implement high availability and disaster recovery strategies.
• Diagnose and resolve complex issues in production environments.

Oracle Database 23ai represents the most recent long-term release, prioritising developer productivity and integrating built-in AI capabilities. Key enhancements include AI Vector Search, advancements in JSON and relational duality, support for async and pipelining drivers, SQL and PL/SQL improvements, and novel operational features designed to support modern application development and AI-driven workloads.

This instructor-led live training, available either online or onsite, is tailored for developers with intermediate-level skills. It aims to equip participants with the knowledge to utilise the new 23ai features in real-world development scenarios, thereby achieving a basic to intermediate competency level.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Articulate the principal developer-focused features introduced in Oracle Database 23ai and determine appropriate use cases.
• Implement AI Vector Search and new JSON/relational capabilities within sample applications.
• Utilise async and pipelining driver functionalities to optimise client-server workflows and enhance throughput.
• Apply practical methods for testing, debugging, and deploying application code based on 23ai within development environments.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures combined with targeted demonstrations.
• Practical hands-on labs utilising Oracle Database 23ai Free and essential developer tools.
• Guided exercises featuring sample Java/Quarkus and front-end examples.

Course Customisation Options

• For a bespoke version of this course—such as focusing on specific language stacks, deepening PL/SQL content, or adding extra labs—please contact us to make arrangements.

This instructor-led live training in Gaia (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level data scientists who wish to learn how to utilize the COST IT module of Presto for cost analysis.

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

• Understand the fundamentals of Presto and its role in big data analytics.
• Gain proficiency in using Presto's COST IT module for cost analysis.
• Optimize Presto queries for improved performance and resource utilization.
• Identify and implement cost-based optimizations in Presto.
• Troubleshoot and resolve common performance and cost-related issues in Presto.

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 Gaia (available online or in-person) is designed for intermediate software developers and automation engineers who aim to build applications that communicate with PLCs and interact with SQL databases using Visual Studio.

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

• Develop .NET applications in Visual Studio for industrial automation.
• Communicate with PLCs using industrial protocols such as OPC UA.
• Implement database interactions with SQL Server for storing and retrieving PLC data.
• Optimize application performance for real-time industrial environments.

This instructor-led, live training in Gaia (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 Gaia (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level software developers and database administrators who wish to learn the basics of vector databases, including their structure, operation, and use cases.

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

• Understand the concept and purpose of vector databases.
• Recognize the differences between vector and traditional databases.
• Learn basic techniques for creating and managing vector data.
• Perform simple similarity searches.
• Appreciate the role of vector databases in AI applications.

This programme provides comprehensive guidance for database administrators on the effective deployment and maintenance of MongoDB environments.

Key topics include diagnosing performance bottlenecks, managing data imports and exports, establishing robust backup and restoration procedures, and an overview of the MongoDB CRUD API, command-line shell, and associated drivers.

The target audience comprises individuals seeking to:

• Gain a developer-centric understanding of MongoDB, including its command shell, query API, and driver utilities.
• Deploy MongoDB across various configurations, such as single servers, master-slave replication, replica sets, and sharded clusters.
• Evaluate application requirements and select appropriate hardware.
• Monitor MongoDB instances and integrate them with standard monitoring solutions (e.g., Munin, Nagios).
• Plan for backups and manage large-scale data imports and exports.
• Troubleshoot frequent developer-related issues and failure scenarios.

Participants will engage in a series of hands-on practical exercises.

This course provides comprehensive guidance on all the knowledge database developers require to effectively build applications with MongoDB.

Acquire advanced MongoDB expertise. Achieve mastery in document manipulation, efficient querying techniques, and data modeling. Discover how to use aggregation pipelines, indexing strategies, and schema design to construct scalable NoSQL applications.

MongoDB for Advanced Practitioners empowers seasoned developers with expert-level NoSQL strategies to construct high-performance, scalable applications. The curriculum covers fundamental principles of sophisticated data manipulation, CRUD optimization, indexing mechanics, and aggregation pipelines. It explores practical methodologies for replication, sharding, performance profiling, and enterprise-grade security. Participants will learn to deploy robust MongoDB clusters, integrating automated backup solutions and monitoring systems for production-ready environments.

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.

This course provides an introduction to Cassandra, a widely used NoSQL database. Participants will explore Cassandra's core principles, architecture, and data model. Through hands-on, interactive labs, students will master data modeling using CQL (Cassandra Query Language). The session also delves into Cassandra internals and key administrative topics.

CockroachDB is an open-source distributed SQL database built for resilience and data locality. It offers a viable alternative to proprietary global databases like Google Spanner, enabling full infrastructure autonomy. This instructor-led, live training (online or on-site) is designed for advanced database engineers and architects looking to leverage CockroachDB to replace vendor-locked global SQL solutions.

This instructor-led, live training in Gaia (online or onsite) is aimed at database administrators and developers who wish to migrate from proprietary databases to open source PostgreSQL.

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

This MariaDB Administration training course is designed for individuals seeking to manage the MariaDB database server. It is a comprehensive program that covers all essential administrative responsibilities.

The curriculum explains the inner workings of the MariaDB Database, available tools, their practical applications, and methods for securing and configuring the MariaDB Database Server. Participants will learn how to manage user accounts and understand the mechanics of the MariaDB Access Privilege System. Additionally, the course teaches database maintenance, backup and recovery procedures, and crash recovery techniques.

Establish high-performance caching and messaging infrastructure with the Redis for Developers and System Administrators course. This programme guides learners from installation and configuration through data modelling, performance tuning, operational best practices, and scaling across multiple instances. Tailored for backend developers, DevOps engineers, DBAs, and infrastructure professionals implementing in-memory data stores, it provides practical expertise in Redis Sentinel clustering, master-slave replication, AOF and RDB persistence strategies, pipelining optimisation, memory management, and latency debugging to deploy reliable, enterprise-grade Redis environments.

Scylla is an open-source distributed NoSQL data store. Compatible with Apache Cassandra, it delivers significantly higher throughput and lower latency.

In this course, participants will explore Scylla's features and architecture while gaining practical experience in setting up, administering, monitoring, and troubleshooting Scylla.

Audience

• Database administrators
• Developers
• System Engineers

Course Format

• The course is interactive, featuring discussions on the principles and approaches for deploying and managing Scylla distributed databases and clusters.
• The curriculum includes a substantial component of hands-on exercises and practice.

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.