(WINTER 2010)

This course will teach students how to get the most out of Oracle 11g Database by learning performance tuning methods that maximize the utility of the database. Students learn how to benefit from Oracle Database 11g automatic tuning features, as well as practicing the manual tuning methods using the Statspack tool. After clearly defining the various methodologies one can use to tune an Oracle Database, the course covers the various tunable components of an Oracle Database. Throughout the course, students experience hands-on the tuning of an Oracle Database by practicing through a series of workshops.

Victor T. Wu, M.S., is a CTO and co-founder of EmpowerTrain, an Irvine-based company that offers high-end training on technologies including Oracle Database, Sun Solaris, Microsoft technologies. He has worked in the information systems field for the past 25 years as developer, information architect, director, and CIO. His expertise includes C++, Java programming, Oracle database and SQL Server development, high availability and performance tuning, Sun Solaris security and system tuning. He is frequently involved in large scale database and system tuning projects in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego. Wu is a UCLA graduate, Oracle Certified DBA, Oracle Certified Developer and holder of three Oracle Masters. Wu received UC Irvine Extension's Distinguished Instructor Award (2003) and UCLA Extension's Distinguished Instructor Award (2007).