This course is designed to give students a firm foundation in basic administration of Oracle Database. In this class, students learn how to install and maintain Oracle Database. Students gain a conceptual understanding of the Oracle database architecture and how its components work and interact with one another. Students learn how to create an operational database and properly manage the various structures in an effective and efficient manner including performance monitoring, database security, user management, and backup/recovery techniques. The lesson topics are reinforced with structured hands-on practices.