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...
This article covers the steps to create a temporary tablespace in Oracle and make it the default temporary tablespace for the database. Step-By-Step This method works for both regular Oracle databases and multitenant databases. Each PDB and CDB has its own separate...
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...
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What is Disaster Recovery as a Service? DRaaS, or Disaster Recovery as a Service, is a cloud-based solution that safeguards critical business data and applications. It provides a comprehensive approach to disaster recovery, offering a range of services such as data...
If your organization handles sensitive criminal justice information (CJI), CJIS-trained DBAs are most likely required. CJIS, or Criminal Justice Information Services, is a set of standards and guidelines established by the FBI to protect the confidentiality,...
Here are some of the most popular third-party business intelligence tools that are compatible with Oracle and MySQL: Cloud-Based BI Tool Solutions Microsoft Power BI Offers a user-friendly interface, extensive customization options, and deep integration with other...
The MySQL General Query Log is a helpful tool for tracking and monitoring queries executed by the server. It logs every SQL query received from clients and server startup and shutdown events. This log can be an invaluable asset for database administrators and...
Imagine you have a garden shed with tools. It's full of shovels, rakes, planting equipment, and more. You want to know how many of each item you have, which ones are most popular, and if you have enough of a specific tool to share with a friend. Instead of a...