4-Week Program (2 hours per class)

Class 1: Introduction to Cloud Databases

● Overview of cloud computing and cloud databases

● Benefits of cloud databases vs. on-premise databases

● Key concepts: SQL vs. NoSQL, database instances, storage, and scalability

● Introduction to popular cloud database services

 

Class 2: Creating Cloud Databases

● Setting up Oracle Cloud Database

● Setting up Microsoft SQL Server on the cloud

● Setting up MySQL RDS (Relational Database Service)

● Understanding database configuration, security, and access control

● Hands-on: Creating your first cloud database instance

 

Class 3: Data Migration

● Techniques to migrate data from local/on-premise databases to cloud databases

● Tools and services for migration

● Handling large datasets and maintaining data integrity

● Hands-on: Migrating sample data to cloud instances

 

Class 4: Database Backups & Monitoring

● Importance of backups and disaster recovery strategies● Automating backups in Oracle, SQL Server, and MySQL RDS

● Monitoring cloud database performance and metrics

● Hands-on: Setting up monitoring dashboards and alerts

● Best practices for cloud database management

 

Outcome by the End of 4 Weeks

● Understanding of cloud database concepts and services

● Ability to create and configure cloud databases (Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL RDS)

● Practical skills in migrating data to the cloud

● Knowledge of backups, monitoring, and maintaining cloud databases

● Confidence to manage cloud database instances effectively