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Using the Online Code Depot
Conventions Used in this Book
Acknowledgements
Preface
Foreword
Reasons to Certify
Certification Tracks
Where to Find Official Information
What This Book Covers
The Structure of the Book
Exam
Objectives and Requirements
Exam Topics
Exam Information
Advice for Taking the OCE Exam
How to Use This Book
Chapter 1:
Introduction
to Linux
What is Linux?
History of
Linux and Unix
The Linux Kernel
The Different
Distributions of Linux
How is Linux Structured?
Why Oracle on Linux?
What is the
Oracle Unbreakable Linux Program?
Hardware
Supported by LinuxOS Support
Defining User’s Linux Version
Processes and
Threads in Linux
Devices in
Linux
Commands and Programs in Linux
Environment
Variables
Linux and RPM
Summary
Exercises
Q&A
Questions
Answers:
Solutions to Exercise:
Chapter 2:
Linux Level 2: File Permissions and Processes
Users and
Groups
Users
Groups
Administering Users by Command
Rules about the UID and GID
How to Set Up a BASH
Environment or Profile
File Permissions
File Security and Administration
How to Change File Permissions
How to Create Links
Processes
Commands to Manage Processes
Kernel Parameters
Introduction to Semaphores
Modifying Parameters for
the Semaphores
Shared Memory Parameters
Commands Used For Changing Values
Network Parameters
File Handler Parameters
Summary
Exercises
Q&A
Questions:
Answers:
Solutions to Exercises
Chapter 3:
Linux Level 3:
File Systems and Structures
File Systems
Superblocks
Inodes
Handling File
Systems
File System
Creation
Swap
Startup
Sequences for Linux
Init Modes
OS Patches
Summary
Exercises
Questions:
Answers:
Solutions for Exercises
Chapter 4: Linux Measurements, Scheduling Tools and X
Windows
Linux Measurements Tools
Memory Measurement Tools
X Windows GUI Measurement Tools
xosview
Scheduling Tools
Task
Scheduler
X Windows
Summary
Exercises
Q&A
Questions:
Answers:
Chapter 5:
Linux Text Editor
Introduction
Launch
vi
Modes with
vi
Chapter 6:
Preparing Linux for Oracle
Oracle on Linux
Metalink – My Oracle Support
Hardware Requirements
RPM Packages
Operating System Settings
Linux Kernel Parameters
Groups and User
Typical Groups for Oracle under Linux
Oracle Users
Download the Oracle Installation
Additional Resources and Tools
Summary
Exercises
Q&A
Questions
Answers:
Exercise Solutions
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Chapter 7:
Installing Oracle on Linux
Oracle Account Settings
OFA (Optimal
Flexible Architecture)
Multiple
Oracle Versions on the Same Server
Download the
Installation Files
Installation
Oracle Universal Installer Log Files
OPatch
Utility
Relink the
Binaries
Solve Issues
During the Installation
Topics Not On Exam
Java NCOMP
OUI Silent Installation
OUI Binaries
Cloning
Conclusion
Exercises
Q&A
Questions:
Answers:
Results of the Exercises
Chapter 8:
Managing Storage
File System Features
Partitions in Linux
Supported and Certified File Systems by Oracle
Conclusion
Exercises
Q&A
Questions:
Answers:
Solutions to Exercises
Chapter 9:
Automatic
Storage Management
What is ASM?
What is ASM Able to Store?
ASM Installation, Settings and Best Practices
ASM Library Install and Setup
Perform the
Disk Configuration
Mark Disks to
be Used by ASM
Create the
ASM Instance
ASMLib and
ASM Digest
Conclusion
Exercises
Q&A
Questions:
Answers:
Solutions to Exercises
Chapter 10:
Creating An Oracle Database
How to Create an Oracle Database
Oracle Instance Processes, Files and Structures
URL Information
OS Authentication
Oracle Diverse Commands and Files
Summary
Exercises
Q&A
Questions:
Answers:
Solutions to Exercises
Chapter 11:
Customizing Oracle Databases
Under Linux
Why Customize Oracle Databases under Linux?
Automatic vs. Manual Oracle Stop and Start
Script to Perform Stop and Start of an Oracle Database
Stop and
Start Script dbora
Oracle EM Dbconsole Scheduling Possibilities
Customization
of Oracle Initialization Parameters
Conclusion
Exercises
Q&A
Questions:
Answers:
Solutions to the Exercises
Chapter 12:
Memory Management
Memory Models Available in Linux Kernels
Swap in Linux
Memory Report
Tools
Hugepages
Configuration
of Hugepages
SGA
Relocation Operations
Kernel with
Huge Memory
Summary
Exercises
Q&A
Questions:
Answers:
Solutions for Exercises
Chapter 13:
Measurement, Tuning and Debugging
Linux Measurement Tools
I/O
Consideration and Tuning Tools
CPU
Consideration and Tuning Tools
Tuning Performance
Debugging
RDA
OS Watcher
Solving the
ORA-***** Errors
Summary
Exercises
Q&A
Questions:
Answers:
Chapter 14:
Post Certification Information
Congratulations!
DBA
and Linux System Administrator Jobs
DBA Tasks
DBA Tools
Book Conclusion
Index
About the Authors
Technical Editors
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