Appliance? How #Exadata will impact your IT Organization

Appliance? How #Exadata will impact your IT Organization
By Uwe Hesse

Source: http://uhesse.com/2013/02/20/appliance-how-exadata-will-impact-your-it-organization/

Enterprise Cloud Infrastructure For Dummies, Oracle Special Edition

Welcome to Enterprise Cloud Infrastructure For Dummies, Oracle Special Edition. Cloud computing and specifically Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) is critical to the success of many enterprises. Choosing the right infrastructure technologies is essential to capitalizing on the benefits of cloud computing. Oracle Optimized Solution for Enterprise Cloud Infrastructure helps identify the right hardware and software stack and provides configuration guidelines for your cloud.

With this book, you come to understand Enterprise Cloud Infrastructure and find out how to jumpstart your IaaS cloud plans. You also discover Oracle Optimized Solutions and learn how integration testing and proven best practices maximize your IT investments. In addition, you see how to architect and deploy your IaaS cloud to drive down costs and improve performance, how to understand and select the right private cloud strategy for you, what key cloud infrastructure elements are and how to use them to achieve your business goals, and more.

For more information, visit www.oracle.com.

Advanced Courses to complete Track for OCM10g & OCM11g

Oracle Database 10g Administrator Certified Master

Please note that if you use one of these courses to qualify for your OCP certification, you may not use the same course to meet the OCM requirement of 2 advanced hands-on courses.

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• Oracle Database 10g: OCM Exam Preparation Workshop
• Oracle Database 10g: Performance Tuning
• Oracle Database 10g: Backup and Recovery
• Oracle Database 10g: RAC for Administrators Release 2
• Oracle Database 10g: Data Guard Administration
• Oracle Enterprise Manager 10g Grid Control
• Oracle Database 10g: Security Release 2
• Oracle Database: Program with PL/SQL
• Oracle Database 10g: Advanced PL/SQL
• Oracle Database 10g: Implement and Administer Data Warehouse
• Oracle Database 10g:Using OLAP
• Exadata and Database Machine Administration Workshop
• Oracle Database 10g: Use XML for SQL and PL/SQL Developers
• Oracle Spatial: Essentials
• Oracle Database 10g: New Features for Administrators Release 2
• Oracle Database 11g Administrator Certified Professional and Certified Master
These courses also count toward certification but are not currently being scheduled:
• Oracle Database 10g: Real Application Clusters
• Oracle Database 10g: RAC for Administrators
• Oracle 10g Database: RAC Deployment Workshop
• Oracle Enterprise Manager 10g Grid Control
• Oracle Database 10g: Implement Streams
• Oracle Database 10g: Security
• Migrate from SQL Server to Oracle Database 10g
• Migrate from Sybase to Oracle Database 10g
• Oracle Database 10g: SQL Tuning Workshop
• Oracle Database 10g: Program with PL/SQL
• Oracle Database 10g: Develop Applications Using HTML DB (Database)
• Oracle Spatial 10g: Advanced
• Administering the Oracle Internet Directory
• Oracle Fundamentals for SAP ERP (Level I)
• Oracle Advanced Performance Tuning for SAP R/3
• Oracle for Expert for SAP ERP (Level III)
• Oracle Database 10g for SAP ERP Environments
• Oracle9i Release 2: Real Application Clusters
• Oracle9i Database: Advanced Backup and Recovery using RMAN
• Oracle9i: Data Warehouse Administration
• Oracle9i Database: Implement Partitioning
• Oracle9i Database: Implementing Oracle Streams
• Oracle 9i: Data Guard Administration
• Oracle Enterprise Manager 9i
• Oracle9i Database: Security
• Oracle9i Database: SQL Tuning Workshop R2
• Oracle 9i: Advanced Instance Tuning
• Oracle Net Services: Advanced Administration
• Oracle9i Database: Advanced Replication
• Oracle9i: Program with PL/SQL
• Oracle9i: Advanced PL/SQL
• Oracle9i: Implement Advanced Queing
• Oracle9i: SQL Tuning Workshop
• Data Modeling and Relational Database Design
• Dynamic Performance Tuning and Troubleshooting With DTrace
• Oracle Data Modeling and Relational Database Design
• Oracle Database 10g: New Features for Oracle8i DBAs

Oracle Database 11g Administrator Certified Master

Please note that you must complete TWO of the courses from the list below to fulfill the OCM training requirement. if you used one of these courses to qualify for your OCP certification, you may not use the same course to meet the OCM requirement of 2 advanced hands-on courses.

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• Using Oracle Enterprise Manager Cloud Control 12c
• Oracle Database 11g: SQL Tuning Workshop
• Oracle Database 11g: Performance Tuning DBA Release 2
• Oracle Database 11g: Data Guard Administration Release 2
• Oracle Database 11g: Implement Streams Release 2
• Oracle Database 11g: Security Release 2
• Oracle Database 11g: Advanced PL/SQL
• Oracle Spatial: Essentials
• Oracle Database 11g: New Features for Administrators Accelerated Release 2
• Oracle Database 11g: New Features for Oracle9i DBAs
• Oracle Database 11g: Backup and Recovery Workshop
• Oracle Database 11g : OCM Exam Preparation Workshop
• Oracle Database 11g: Administer a Data Warehouse
• Oracle Database 11g: OLAP Essentials
• Oracle Data Modeling and Relational Database Design
• Oracle Database 11g: Data Warehousing Fundamentals
• Oracle Enterprise Manager 11g: Grid Control Essentials
These courses also count toward certification but are not currently being scheduled:

• Oracle Spatial 11g: Essentials
• Oracle Spatial: Essentials Quick Start
• Oracle Database 11g: Data Guard Administration
• Oracle Database 11g: Implement Streams
• Oracle Database 11g: Security
• Oracle Database 11g: Performance Tuning
• Exadata and Database Machine Administration Workshop
• Oracle 11g: RAC and Grid Infrastructure Administration Accelerated Release 2
• Dynamic Performance Tuning and Troubleshooting With DTrace
• Oracle Database 11g: New Features for Administrators
• Oracle Database 11g: Program with PL/SQL
• Oracle Database 11g: RAC Administration
• Oracle Database 11g: RAC Deployment Workshop
• Oracle Database: Program with PL/SQL
• Oracle Grid Infrastructure 11g: Manage Clusterware and ASM
• Oracle Database 11g: Use XML DB

Source: http://education.oracle.com/pls/web_prod-plq-dad/db_pages.getpage?page_id=244

How Do We Select Which Certifications to Build?

How Do We Select Which Certifications to Build?

By Harold Green on Apr 29, 2009

We’ve received many questions that basically ask, “How do you choose which certifications to build?” We think it’s a great question, and thought it would be good to share the answer with you here.

Obviously – given the sheer number of Oracle products – we are not able to build a certification for every Oracle product. But there are several major parameters that we use when considering new certification offerings.

DEFINITION
In order to build a certification, we first define that certification with (a) a clearly identifiable job role and (b) a reasonable level and scope of difficulty – based upon training and experience – that fits exactly how the product is administered, developed, deployed, etc. This is a large task that can be much more difficult than it may sound. Oracle University takes great care to avoid defining a certification that is too broad (making it inaccessible to most) or is too narrow (and hence, diluting its value).

Another key consideration is that the nature of some products may either be too diverse, or are packaged in such a manner that a certification would not be warranted.

An additional factor that we consider in defining the certification model is the actual product’s roadmap and revision cycles.

DEMAND
Based upon the certification’s definition, we then begin an assessment to determine how many people will actually certify once the certification is built, and compare this to the forecast cost of building the certification. Industry estimates currently put the cost of developing a single certification exam between $30,000 and $50,000.

The decision to build a certification therefore requires that we have a minimum number of people to participate – not only to justify the financial cost, but also to participate in the beta testing period, which is key to ensuring sound, statistical data for strong psychometric exam validity.

DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES
A large number of people are required to develop the exam, including SMEs (subject matter experts), project managers to manage the development, and psychometricians to guide the exam’s item selection, passing score determination and other analysis requirements. With each exam typically being a multiple-month project, the time and effort required of these development resources can be significant.

Although there are other minor factors as well, these considerations above are some of the key initial issues that we account for when making the decision whether to create a new Oracle certification. Ignoring or deviating from these decision points can result in disappointing results in the certification track. Consequently, we at Oracle University take great care to ensure that sound assessment principles are employed before making the decision to launch a new certification.

Paul Sorensen,
Director, Oracle Certification

Source: https://blogs.oracle.com/certification/entry/how_do_we_select_which_certifi

I have passed OCM 10g Exam. How to prepare ?

I have passed OCM 10g Exam. How to prepare ?

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Oleksandr Denysenko's Blog

Source: http://odenysenko.wordpress.com/2010/12/30/i-have-passed-ocm-10g-exam/

February 2013 Oracle University Round-Up: New Training and Certifications

February 2013 Oracle University Round-Up: New Training and Certifications

By Breanne Cooley on Feb 06, 2013

 There is never a dull moment around here at Oracle University. We release new training courses, as well as new certifications, every month.

To make things easier on you, we’ll begin featuring these monthly “Round-Ups”, or shall I say “Muster” for you Australians out there. That’s just cowboy speak for a gathering of all-things-new.

New Training & Certification for Database & Related Technology 

MySQL 5.6 is now available. It’s simply a better MySQL. We’re excited to offer new training and certifications to help you validate your knowledge of this latest release.

Training Courses:

• MySQL for Beginners
• MySQL for Database Administrators (Updated!)

Certifications:

• Oracle Certified Associate, MySQL 5
• Oracle Certified Professional, MySQL 5 Database Administrator

New Training & Certification for Java & Oracle Fusion Middleware

Oracle Exalogic Elastic Cloud 2.0 is now available. Our updated training courses can help you achieve blazing fast application performance. We’re also offering a variety of Java SE 7 courses to prepare you to use Java 7 in light of the end of public updates for Java SE 6. 

Training Courses: 

• Oracle Exalogic Elastic Cloud 2.0: Cloud Management
• Oracle Exalogic Elastic Cloud 2.0: System Administration
• Java SE 7 Fundamentals
• Java SE 7: Develop Rich Client Applications

Certifications: 

• Java Enterprise Edition 6 Enterprise Architect Certified Master 
• Oracle Certified Professional, Java SE 7 Programmer
• Oracle Hyperion Data Relationship Management Essentials 

Certification Discount Packages:

• Java SE 7 Programmer Certified Professional Certification Value Package
• EXAM PREPARATION SEMINAR VALUE PACKAGE: Oracle Certified Professional, Java SE 7 Programmer Certification Value Package 

New Training & Certification for Oracle Applications

Oracle Fusion Applications implementation training is now available in our Training On Demand format. Training On Demand provides complete classroom training led by top instructors, with access to hands-on labs from your desktop. Learn when you want, where you want - at your own pace.  

Training Courses: 

• Fusion Applications: CRM Implementation
• Fusion Applications: HCM Global Human Resources 
• Fusion Applications: HCM Compensation
• Fusion Applications: HCM Talent Management 

New Training & Certification for Operating Systems, Virtualization & Oracle Systems 

Oracle recently released Oracle Solaris 11.1, which provides a number of performance enhancements as well as new features. Oracle Solaris 11.1 further expands on the virtualization capabilities across the system. 

Training Courses:

• Transition to Oracle Solaris 11
• Oracle Solaris 11 System Administration
• Oracle Solaris Cluster 4.x Administration
• Oracle Solaris 11 Performance Management

Certifications: 

• Oracle Certified Associate, Oracle Solaris 11 System Administrator
• Oracle Certified Professional, Oracle Solaris 11 System Administrator

Certification Discount Packages 

• Oracle Solaris 11 System Administrator Certified Professional UPGRADE Certification Value Package (On Demand)

So there you have it – Oracle University’s first of many monthly round-ups. Stay tuned for more Oracle University training and certification releases throughout the month!

Source: https://blogs.oracle.com/oracleuniversity/entry/february_2013_oracle_university_round

Oracle Cloud World

Coming to a City Near You in 2013 Register Now for Mumbai, 2nd April   Dubai, United Arab Emirates January 15 Los Angeles, United States January 29   Mexico City, Mexico April 24 Sydney, Australia March 13   Tokyo, Japan April 9 Mumbai, India April 2   Singapore April 4 Frankfurt, Germany April 17   London, England April 30 New York City, United States April 2

Learn how to put the world’s most complete cloud for the enterprise to work for you. Transform the Developer Experience with a Powerful and Flexible Platform At Oracle CloudWorld, a dedicated Application Developers track would provide you details on how to: Build Modern Business Applications with Oracle Cloud's Platform Services Develop With the Oracle Database You Know and Love, Now in the Cloud Get the Power of Java and Oracle WebLogic in the Cloud with Oracle Java Cloud Service Collaborate on Development of Rich Web and Mobile Applications with the Oracle Developer Cloud Service Socially Enable your Enterprise for Success

The Application Developers track is meant especially for developers. There are also, other dedicated tracks on Finance and Operations, Sales and Marketing, Human Resources, Service and Support. Dubai already concluded with over 1,000 attendees. For Mumbai we have hired the entire Grand Hyatt, to make this worth your while. Do not miss this must attend global circuit, and stay at par with your peers. Look out for more details that follow shortly. Registrations are now open for Mumbai. The attendance is by invitation only, and we would like to have you there. Register Now. Seats are limited. So please register early. We will confirm your registration within two working days, based on seat availability. While registering through Oracle profile, it is important to update the same, including email ID and current job responsibility. The confirmations are based on match of targeted profiles. As per privacy guidelines, profiles can be changed only by the profile owner. Stay updated with Cloud news around the world athttp://www.oracle.com/events/global/en/cloudworld/index.html Find out what's happening at Oracle CloudWorld - Follow on twitter hashtag #cloudworld Connect with us on Social Networks Twitter Facebook We look forward to your participation at this exclusive seminar. Cordially, Somesh Bhagat Head of Marketing

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Golden gate11g overview By Edgars Rungis

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