Oracle Real Application Cluster

Master Oracle RAC Cluster Setup: A Practical Guide

This comprehensive course guides you through setting up a robust and efficient Oracle RAC (Real Application Clusters) environment on your own machine. We'll walk you through the entire process, from initial installation to cluster management, using the latest Oracle technologies.

What you'll learn:

• Oracle VirtualBox Setup: Learn to install and configure Oracle VirtualBox, the virtualization software essential for creating your RAC environment.
• RAC1 Virtual Machine Creation: Create a dedicated virtual machine for your first RAC node.
• Oracle Linux Installation: Install the necessary Oracle Linux 64-bit operating system on your virtual machines.
• Network Configuration: Configure network cards and the /etc/hosts file for seamless communication between nodes.
• RAC1 Tuning with YUM: Optimize your Oracle RAC cluster using yum for kernel parameters, package dependencies, users, and groups.
• Cluster Cloning: Clone your initial RAC1 node to create RAC2, the second node of your cluster.
• Shared Disk Creation: Create shared disks within VirtualBox and present them to both RAC nodes for data sharing.
• ASM Disk Creation: Set up ASM (Automatic Storage Management) disks for efficient storage management within your cluster.
• Oracle Grid Infrastructure (GI) 12c Installation: Install GI 12c in both graphic and silent modes. Establish secure SSH connectivity between nodes.
• Cluster Verification: Run runcluvfy to verify the health and configuration of your Oracle RAC cluster.
• Oracle Database 11gR2 Installation: Install Oracle 11gR2 binaries in both graphic and silent modes.
• Database Creation: Create an Oracle 11gR2 database using the graphical interface.
• Cluster Management Commands: Master the essential commands for managing your Oracle RAC cluster.

Course Highlights:

• Hands-on Learning: This course is designed for practical application.
• Video Tutorials: Benefit from clear video explanations and narration.
• Detailed Roadmap: Access a comprehensive roadmap with all necessary queries and operating system commands for easy replication.
• Cost-Effective Environment: Build a powerful Oracle RAC environment on your personal computer at a very low cost.
• Production Simulation: Simulate a real-world Oracle RAC production environment for testing and development.

This course provides you with a powerful, up-to-date environment built with the latest Oracle products, allowing you to gain valuable experience with Oracle RAC cluster setup and management.