Oracle Exadata Database Service Essentials in OCI

This course explores the Oracle Exadata Database Service within Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), examining its role in strategic partnerships with major cloud providers.

Kshitij Joy

Data Science | intermediate | 3 hours | Published: Oct 2024

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Overview

1KSTUDENTS^*

97.7%RECOMMEND^*

This course includes:

3 hours of on-demand video 
Certificate of completion 
Direct access/chat with the instructor
100% self-paced online

This course provides an in-depth exploration of the Oracle Exadata Database Service within Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). Participants will discover the significance of Exadata in the strategic partnerships formed between major cloud providers and Oracle, focusing on its high performance, scalability, and advanced security features. Over 1.5 hours, learners will engage in hands-on experiences and live demos, beginning with Exadata fundamentals and progressing to creating reference architectures, provisioning, connectivity, and advanced topics like high availability and security.

Skills You Will Gain

Exadata

Oracle Exadata

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure

Exadata Infrastructure

High Availability in Exadata

Learning Outcomes (At The End Of This Program, You Will Be Able To...)

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of Oracle Database, Understanding of SQL, Swingbench , access to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), Understanding of Compartments, Virtual Cloud Network (VCN), Security Lists / Network Security Groups.

Who Should Attend

Team Leaders, Supervisors and Managers, Oracle Database Administrators (DBA), Cloud Architects & Oracle Database Engineers.

Curriculum

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Oracle Exadata Database Service Essentials in OCI

This course explores the Oracle Exadata Database Service within Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), examining its role in strategic partnerships with major cloud providers.

Data Science | intermediate | 3 hours | Published: Oct 2024

In partnership with:

Overview

1KSTUDENTS^*

97.7%RECOMMEND^*

This course includes:

3 hours of on-demand video 
Certificate of completion 
Direct access/chat with the instructor
100% self-paced online

Curriculum

1Module 1: Introduction to Exadata & its Features

2Module 2: Deployment of Exadata Database Service on Dedicated Infrastructure in OCI

3Module 3: Connectivity & Administering Exadata Databases

4Lesson 4: High Availability & Advanced Security

Kshitij Joy

Kshitij Joy is an Oracle Certified Master (OCM) with over 20 years of extensive experience in Oracle technologies. Recognized among an elite group of professionals for his advanced skills, he began his journey in the Oracle ecosystem by earning the prestigious Oracle 12c Certified Master certification. His expertise spans critical areas including installation, administration, performance tuning, backup and recovery, Data Guard, and database upgrades. With a deep command of Oracle technologies such as Oracle GoldenGate and Real Application Clusters (RAC), he delivers tailored solutions that meet the complex needs of clients across a wide range of industries.

Throughout his career, Kshitij Joy has consulted for major European banks, providing comprehensive services that include end-to-end Oracle database migrations from on-premises infrastructure to leading cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). His specialization in Oracle Exadata Cloud@Customer enables him to design robust Identity and Access Management (IAM) frameworks and integrate OCI environments with CyberArk for enhanced security posture.

A trusted expert in managing multi-terabyte data warehouses and implementing enterprise-grade storage solutions like Oracle ZFS, Kshitij Joy has a proven track record of delivering high-performance systems with exceptional reliability. His ability to troubleshoot complex technical challenges and optimize database environments has consistently driven operational efficiency and innovation.

In addition to his consulting work, Kshitij Joy has led major database migration projects, overseeing the entire lifecycle from planning and architecture to execution and post-migration support. During his tenure as a Systems Designer at BSKYB, he successfully managed a large-scale database migration with minimal disruption to business operations—a testament to his meticulous approach and leadership skills.

Passionate about knowledge-sharing and mentorship, Kshitij Joy is committed to empowering the next generation of database professionals. Through a blend of hands-on experience, strategic insight, and technical mastery, he continues to shape the future of database management in a cloud-first world.