Title: Chapter 1 Introduction to the Oracle Server Technologies
Course: RITA MC - ORACLE ADMINISTRATION I > Section: Unit 1 - Database Administration I

This chapter describes the entire Oracle product family, the concepts behind relational databases, the SQL language, and the role of the database administrator (DBA) in the IT environment. The content is not directly tested in the OCP examination, but it is assumed knowledge that provides an essential background to the study of Oracle database administration. It also gives an idea of the scope of a DBA’s work. The DBA is often expected to know everything about everything. Well, that isn’t possible—but at least he/she should be aware of the whole environment and how the parts link together.

Chapter 1 Learning Outcomes:

- Explain the position the Oracle Product Family
- Explain Relational Structures
- Describe the SQL Language
- Describe the DBA’s Role

*Quizzes for Chapters 1 through 5 are all open until Exam 1 date.

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