Oracle Database Administration from Zero to Hero - Overview on Oracle Database (Part 1 of 2)

The video tutorial covers Oracle Database's history, key releases, and features from 11G to 19C. It explains the differences between long-term support and innovative releases, highlighting Oracle 19C as the current long-term support version. The tutorial also discusses Oracle Database Cloud services, including user-managed, co-managed, and autonomous databases, emphasizing the shift towards cloud solutions.

What was a major reason for the early success of Oracle Database?

• High cost of implementation

• Limited features

• Reliability and efficiency

• Lack of competition

What is Oracle RAC known for?

• Improving user interface

• Reducing database size

• Increasing availability and scalability

• Enhancing security features

Which Oracle Database release focused on cloud design?

• Oracle Database 11g

• Oracle Database 12c

• Oracle Database 9i

• Oracle Database 19c

What is the main advantage of long-term support releases?

• Limited feature set

• Extended support for production databases

• Higher cost

• Shorter support duration

Which Oracle Database release is currently the long-term support version?

• Oracle Database 23c

• Oracle Database 21c

• Oracle Database 19c

• Oracle Database 18c

What is a characteristic of user-managed Oracle Database Cloud Services?

• No need for database management

• Client manages everything

• Automatic scaling and tuning

• Oracle manages everything

What is a potential concern with autonomous databases?

• Increased DBA demand

• Limited automation

• High manual intervention

• Minor limitations for some applications