SUMMARY: Database administrators can achieve robust disaster recovery solutions by leveraging the Oracle Recovery Manager (RMAN) and the Oracle Database Cloud Backup Module to restore an Oracle database seamlessly from OCI Object Storage. Administrators must download...
Oracle Blog Posts
Where Is On-Premise Oracle 23ai?
SUMMARY: Oracle has indefinitely delayed the general on-premises release of Oracle Database 23ai, signaling a strategic "Cloud-First, Developer-First" pivot that prioritizes cloud availability and requires extensive testing for performance parity across diverse server...
Creating and Sizing the Oracle Fast Recovery Area
When creating the fast recovery area, place it on a separate disk from the database binaries and data files. For this example, I am using the C drive because this is on a VM, which is what is available. The size of your fast recovery will also depend on several...
Understanding Transparent Application Failover in Oracle Database
SUMMARY: Transparent Application Failover (TAF) is an essential high-availability feature in Oracle Database, typically used in Real Application Clusters (RAC) environments, that automatically reconnects client applications to a healthy instance when a failure (like a...
Create Temporary Tablespace in Oracle and Make It the Default Temporary Tablespace
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...
How to Upgrade Oracle Database to 19c
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...
Oracle Database 23ai: To Upgrade or Not To Upgrade?
SUMMARY: Database administrators must carefully weigh the advanced artificial intelligence capabilities of Oracle Database 23ai against its currently restricted availability to determine if an immediate upgrade aligns with their infrastructure strategy. The production...
How to Create Reporting Dashboards for Oracle/MySQL Data
When working with Oracle or MySQL databases, having a clear and concise overview of your data is essential for making informed business decisions. Reporting dashboards visually represent vital metrics and trends, allowing you to identify patterns, anomalies, and...
A Deep Dive into BI Tools for Oracle/MySQL: Power BI, Tableau, and Jaspersoft
Organizations rely on powerful BI tools to analyze and visualize data in today's data-driven world. When working with Oracle and MySQL databases, selecting the right tool can significantly impact how well you can turn data into insights. This blog explores three...