Master database administration — from design to performance tuning. Every company with data needs DBAs. It's a stable, well-paying career in Indian IT with strong demand.
DBAs must know SQL inside out. Master complex queries, window functions, CTEs, query optimization, and execution plans.
By the end, you'll be able to
Mini-project
Solve 50 advanced SQL problems. Optimize 10 slow queries by 10x using execution plan analysis.
Design databases that perform at scale. Learn normalization, ER modeling, indexing strategies, and schema design patterns.
By the end, you'll be able to
Mini-project
Design a database for a hospital management system: ER diagram, normalized schema, indexes, and sample queries.
Master your primary database: installation, configuration, user management, backup/recovery, and performance tuning.
By the end, you'll be able to
Mini-project
Set up a production-like database environment: replication, automated backups, user management, and monitoring.
Slow databases cost businesses crores. Learn query optimization, index tuning, buffer pool configuration, and performance diagnostics.
By the end, you'll be able to
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Take a deliberately slow database and optimize it: fix 20 slow queries, tune configurations, measure improvement.
Production databases can't go down. Learn replication, clustering, failover, and disaster recovery strategies.
By the end, you'll be able to
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Build an HA database setup: primary-replica replication, automatic failover, and test a disaster recovery scenario.
Not everything fits in tables. Learn MongoDB, Redis, and when to use NoSQL vs SQL. Modern DBAs need both.
By the end, you'll be able to
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Build a polyglot persistence architecture: PostgreSQL for transactions, MongoDB for content, Redis for caching.
Oracle DBA certification is highly valued in Indian enterprises. Many MNCs and banks run Oracle.
By the end, you'll be able to
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Complete Oracle DBA exercises. Take 5 certification practice exams. Score 80%+ consistently.
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