Database Training in Maia

This instructor-led, live training in Maia (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 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 Maia (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 Maia (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 in Maia (online or onsite) is aimed at advanced-level DevOps and SRE professionals who wish to enhance their alerting and automation skills with Grafana and Prometheus.

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

• Create and manage advanced alerting rules in Prometheus.
• Integrate Prometheus Alertmanager with external tools using webhooks.
• Automate responses to alerts for faster issue resolution.
• Use Grafana to visualize and manage alerts effectively.

AI for SQL refers to the application of artificial intelligence and large language models (LLMs) to automate, optimize, and improve how SQL queries are generated, executed, and interpreted within enterprise data environments.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) targets intermediate-level data engineers and technical leads who wish to integrate AI capabilities into SQL workflows to enable natural language querying, intelligent optimization, and automated data analysis.

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

• Integrate LLMs such as GPT, DeepSeek, LLaMA, Qwen, and Mistral into SQL environments.
• Build natural-language-to-SQL pipelines for conversational data access.
• Implement AI-driven query optimization and error detection.
• Design secure, auditable AI-SQL workflows for enterprise use.

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 Maia (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level cloud and DevOps engineers who wish to enhance cloud observability with Grafana and Prometheus.

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

• Understand the benefits of integrating Grafana and Prometheus with cloud platforms.
• Set up Prometheus for monitoring cloud-based resources.
• Configure Grafana for visualizing cloud service metrics.
• Leverage cloud-native tools and integrations for monitoring scalability.

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 Maia (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.

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 Server is Microsoft’s enterprise-grade relational database management system, engineered for the efficient storage, management, and retrieval of data.

This instructor-led live training (available online or onsite) is tailored for IT professionals at an intermediate level who aim to administer, configure, and maintain SQL Server environments.

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

• Install and configure SQL Server environments.
• Manage databases, users, and permissions.
• Monitor performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Automate tasks using jobs and maintenance plans.

Course Format

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

Customization Options

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

This instructor-led, live training in Maia (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 Maia (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.

This instructor-led, live training in Maia (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level professionals who wish to learn how to use PostgreSQL for creating databases, writing SQL queries, manipulating data, and managing tables using both SQL commands and PGAdmin. The course also provides a basic introduction to the Timescale extension for time-series data.

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

• Understand relational database principles and PostgreSQL architecture.
• Install, configure, and navigate PostgreSQL and PGAdmin.
• Write and run SQL queries for data selection, filtering, grouping, and joining.
• Manipulate data with SQL statements and manage database objects.
• Create and manage views and explore PostgreSQL extensions like Timescale.

This instructor-led live training, delivered in Maia (either online or onsite), targets intermediate to advanced data scientists and machine learning engineers who aim to master the utilization of vector databases for scalable, high-performance AI applications.

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

• Understand the principles of vector databases.
• Learn techniques for creating and managing vector embeddings.
• Explore indexing strategies for high-dimensional data.
• Develop skills for performing efficient similarity searches.
• Apply vector database knowledge to machine learning projects.

This instructor-led, live training in Maia (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 Maia (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 Maia (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.

This instructor-led, live training in Maia (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.

Target Audience

This training is designed for individuals who are beginning their journey with the SQL language within an Oracle database environment.

Course Learning Outcomes:

• How to construct queries.
• What capabilities SQL offers.
• What constitutes a relational database.
• The structure of SQL and its commands.

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 training program is tailored for Database Administrators and Architects seeking to master the tools and techniques required to implement effective backups, high availability, and database security within PostgreSQL.
Participants will also acquire the skills necessary to identify slow queries, monitor database performance, and optimize PostgreSQL settings for enhanced efficiency.

Participants will develop a solid understanding of several advanced Transact SQL capabilities, alongside gaining the ability to perform the following tasks:

• Employ queries to retrieve complex result sets
• Manage database objects to enhance query performance
• Optimize queries for greater efficiency

This course is designed for individuals who currently utilise Transact SQL to extract data from a Microsoft SQL Server database and wish to broaden their expertise, particularly regarding data analysis and improving query speed.

Access VBA training empowers developers and power users to author macros, automate Microsoft Access operations, and construct bespoke database applications. This programme covers the fundamental principles of integrating Visual Basic for Applications with MS Access, delving into critical techniques for object model automation and data manipulation. It equips database professionals with the necessary expertise to develop custom forms, reports, and event-driven workflows tailored for enterprise solutions.

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 Maia (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 Maia (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.

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.

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