Oracle Database Administration from Zero to Hero - Administrative Accounts and Privileges

This lecture covers Oracle database administrative accounts and privileges, detailing the roles of SYS and SYSTEM accounts, and the differences between SYSDBA and SYSOPER privileges. It explains password management, default schemas, and best practices for privilege management. The lecture emphasizes the importance of understanding administrative roles and their security implications.

What are the administrative accounts in an Oracle database?

What is the role of the SYS user in an Oracle database?

Explain the significance of the SYS password being saved in the password file.

Describe the difference between SYSDBA and SYSOPER privileges.

What are the privileges associated with the SYS user?

Describe the process of granting SYS DBA privilege to a user.

How does the current schema change when connecting as an administrative user?

What is the difference between the SYS and SYSTEM accounts?

What should be done if a user needs both application roles and administrative privileges?

Why is it important to document grant and revoke requests for administrative privileges?