Master Oracle ASM with ENCODE-IT’s Comprehensive Course!

Unlock the power of Oracle’s Automatic Storage Management (ASM) with ENCODE-IT’s Oracle ASM
course. If you're an Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) or an IT professional aiming to enhance
your skills in storage management, this course is designed to equip you with the critical tools and
techniques to manage Oracle database storage efficiently and effectively. Learn how to configure,
manage, and optimize Oracle ASM environments to deliver high performance, scalability, and high
availability for your Oracle databases.

Course Overview
The Oracle ASM course at ENCODE-IT provides a deep dive into Oracle’s integrated storage
management system, which is designed to simplify storage management while ensuring superior
database performance. Oracle ASM is a key feature for managing Oracle database storage in
clustered environments. This course will give you the skills required to implement, configure, and
maintain Oracle ASM, ensuring that your databases have reliable, scalable, and highly available
storage configurations.

By the end of this course, you will have hands-on experience with ASM storage, understand how to
integrate it with other Oracle technologies like Oracle RAC (Real Application Clusters), and be
prepared to manage and troubleshoot Oracle ASM in complex enterprise environments.

Key Topics Covered
 Introduction to Oracle ASM and Its Architecture
 Configuring Oracle ASM Disk Groups and Storage
 Understanding ASM File Structures and Management
 Managing Oracle ASM Instances and Storage Configuration
 Oracle ASM Performance Tuning and Optimization
 Integrating Oracle ASM with Oracle RAC and Data Guard
 Oracle ASM Backup and Recovery Strategies
 Troubleshooting and Maintaining Oracle ASM Environments
 Oracle ASM and Cloud Integration

Salary Scale in India
Oracle ASM specialists are highly valued in the database administration space, given the critical role
of storage management in ensuring the smooth performance of Oracle databases. As an Oracle ASM
Administrator, you can expect a salary range between ₹10,00,000 to ₹20,00,000 annually,
depending on your experience and organization. Senior roles such as Oracle ASM Architect or
Storage Management Expert can command salaries upwards of ₹25,00,000 annually. Companies
with large Oracle environments and high availability requirements seek professionals with expertise
in Oracle ASM to ensure efficient data storage management and improved database performance.

ENCODE-IT Offers Placement Assistance and Certification
After successfully completing the Oracle ASM course, you will receive a Certification of Completion
from ENCODE-IT, demonstrating your proficiency in Oracle ASM storage management. ENCODE-IT

also provides Placement Assistance to connect you with top employers in the industry. Our expert
career services team will assist you with resume building, interview preparation, and job placement,
helping you find your ideal role in the IT and database administration sectors.

Course Curriculum

Module 1: Introduction to Oracle ASM
 Overview of Oracle ASM and Its Role in Oracle Databases
 Understanding the Oracle ASM Architecture
 ASM Components: Disk Groups, ASM Instances, and ASM Files
 The Relationship Between Oracle ASM and Oracle Database
 Benefits of Using Oracle ASM for Storage Management

Module 2: Configuring Oracle ASM
 Pre-Installation Requirements for Oracle ASM
 Installing and Configuring Oracle ASM
 Creating and Configuring ASM Disk Groups
 Managing ASM Disk Groups and File Systems
 Understanding and Implementing ASM Redundancy Levels (Normal, High, External)

Module 3: Oracle ASM Disk Groups and File Management
 Understanding ASM Disk Group Structures
 Managing ASM Disks and Disk Groups
 Adding and Removing Disks from ASM Disk Groups
 Using ASM for File Management: Datafiles, Redo Logs, Control Files
 ASM File Types and Their Functions

Module 4: Managing Oracle ASM Instances
 Oracle ASM Instance Architecture and Management
 Configuring Oracle ASM Instance Parameters
 Monitoring ASM Instances and Disk Groups
 Managing Oracle ASM with Oracle Grid Infrastructure
 Managing ASM Alerts and Logs for Troubleshooting

Module 5: Performance Tuning and Optimization in Oracle ASM
 Performance Characteristics of Oracle ASM Storage
 Tuning ASM Disk Groups for Optimal Performance
 ASM Disk Group Striping and Mirroring

 Optimizing ASM for Database I/O Performance
 Best Practices for ASM Disk Management and Storage Configuration

Module 6: Oracle ASM and Oracle RAC (Real Application Clusters) Integration
 Understanding the Role of Oracle ASM in RAC Environments
 Configuring Oracle ASM for Oracle RAC
 Storage Configuration Best Practices for Oracle RAC with ASM
 ASM and Oracle RAC Failover and High Availability
 Troubleshooting ASM and Oracle RAC Integration

Module 7: Backup and Recovery with Oracle ASM
 Oracle ASM Backup Strategies and Best Practices
 Using RMAN (Recovery Manager) with Oracle ASM for Backups
 Performing Full and Incremental Backups for ASM Environments
 Oracle ASM Recovery Procedures for Disk Failure and Data Loss
 Managing Oracle ASM for Disaster Recovery in RAC Environments

Module 8: Troubleshooting Oracle ASM Environments
 Troubleshooting Common Oracle ASM Issues
 Resolving Disk Group Synchronization Problems
 Diagnosing ASM Disk and Instance Failures
 Oracle ASM Error Messages and How to Interpret Them
 Using Oracle Diagnostic Tools to Troubleshoot ASM

Module 9: Oracle ASM Security and Best Practices
 Securing Oracle ASM Disk Groups and Instances
 Configuring and Managing ASM User Access Control
 Best Practices for Oracle ASM Security
 Implementing Audit and Compliance Measures for Oracle ASM
 Monitoring ASM for Security Issues

Module 10: Oracle ASM in the Cloud
 Oracle ASM Deployment in Cloud Environments
 Integrating Oracle ASM with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
 Best Practices for Managing Oracle ASM in the Cloud
 Configuring ASM for Cloud Databases and Multi-Region Setups

 Using Oracle ASM for Hybrid Cloud Storage Management

Module 11: Final Project and Certification Exam Preparation
 Final Project: Configure and Manage Oracle ASM in a Real-World Scenario
 Hands-On Labs: Configuring ASM Disk Groups, Backups, and Performance Tuning
 Exam Preparation for Oracle ASM Certification
 Review of Key Concepts and Best Practices for Oracle ASM
 Certification of Completion from ENCODE-IT and Placement Assistance

Enroll today in ENCODE-IT’s Oracle ASM course and gain the advanced skills needed to manage and
optimize Oracle database storage efficiently. Learn how to configure, troubleshoot, and maintain
Oracle ASM in both on-premise and cloud environments. With expert instruction, hands-on practice,
and placement assistance, this course will provide you with the expertise needed to manage large-
scale Oracle databases and storage systems. Take the first step toward advancing your career in
database administration with Oracle ASM expertise!