An advanced course in Oracle® database administration intended for serious database students. Topics covered are under the umbrella known as Oracle® Administration 2 and this will prep students to take the exam for a current version of Oracle®. Covers concepts that are little known and yet are key to the creation and management of a successful database product. While Oracle® is the vehicle used to pass the information on, most of the skills are transferable to other relational databases with minimal difficulty. This course will also allow students to learn skills necessary to sit for the Oracle® Database 10g: Database Administration II examination. Prerequisite: CIS233M or permission of the instructor.