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What is Transparent Application Failover (TAF)? TAF is a feature in Oracle that helps maintain database availability by automatically reconnecting client applications to a different database server when a failure occurs (such as a network failure or server crash) or...
Windows App: Everything You Need to Know As of November 27, 2024, the Azure Virtual Desktop Preview app is no longer available for download or installation, with support ending on December 27, 2024. Transitioning to the Windows App is essential to maintaining...
Below is a step-by-step guide to walk you through how to upgrade oracle database to 19c. Step 1 Download the Oracle 19c binaries, the latest version of OPatch, How To Download And Install The Latest OPatch (6880880) Version (Doc ID 274526.1) and the AutoupGrade Tool...
Businesses rely on robust database monitoring to ensure systems are secure, reliable, and high-performing. However, the costs associated with traditional database monitoring tools are climbing, placing a heavy burden on organizations looking to manage growing...
Microsoft has announced that it is retiring default outbound internet access for new Azure Virtual Machines (VMs) on September 30, 2025. What is default outbound access? Outbound access is a way for a VM to connect to the internet. Previously, VMs could be created...
(Or, why DIY uuid generation isn't always the best idea.) Don’t Use C-Language Functions in GCP Cloud SQL—Here’s the Better Way TL;DR Got hit with "permission denied for language C SQL state: 42501" in PostgreSQL on GCP? Here's the gist: 1. You can't use C-language...
Microsoft has begun deprecating TLS versions 1.0 & 1.1 across all services in Azure. This requires clients connecting to Azure resources to use TLS 1.2 at a minimum, preferably 1.3 if supported. While many deadlines have passed, Microsoft has extended support for...
As Oracle DBAs, we constantly evaluate new releases, weighing the benefits against the potential risks. Oracle Database 23ai is generating a lot of buzz, but is it the right move for your environment? This blog post will delve into the factors you should consider when...
Creating a password policy by enforcing strong, complex passwords for user accounts is an essential step to improve database security. While enforcing a password policy can seem restrictive, it is crucial to securing your database and protecting sensitive data. MySQL...
In Aurora MySQL version 3, the way internal temporary tables work is different from earlier Aurora MySQL versions. Instead of choosing between the InnoDB and MyISAM storage engines for such temporary tables, you now choose between the TempTable and MEMORY storage...