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Summary This blog explains how Informix 15 on ARM64 creates a 'Zero-DBA' intelligent edge with its multi-model and small footprint for local data processing. Table of contentsSummaryIntroductionWhy Informix is the "Perfect Match" for the EdgeHow XTIVIA Implements Your...
Summary This article explains how the launch of HCL Informix 15 on ARM64 offers IT leaders a 30-50% reduction in cloud TCO and a significant performance boost, as each vCPU corresponds to a full physical core. Table of contentsSummaryIntroductionAnd This Isn't a...
Summary The PostgreSQL ANALYZE command is the fundamental mechanism that collects statistical data about table contents, enabling the query planner to make accurate cost estimates for efficient and optimal query execution. Table of contentsSummaryIntroductionWhat...
SUMMARY: PostgreSQL database administrators must avoid using the VACUUM FULL command in live environments because its exclusive locking mechanism causes unacceptable service downtime, necessitating the use of safer alternatives like the pg_repack extension or a...
SUMMARY: The PostgreSQL "system ID mismatch" error, which acts as a fundamental safeguard to ensure data integrity, commonly arises when restoring backups across disparate environments using tools such as pgBackRest or Patroni, requiring precise cleanup of metadata or...
SUMMARY: Database administrators can achieve improved performance, stability, and extended support by executing a four-step migration from Oracle 12c to the long-term support version 19c, primarily utilizing the visual and automated Database Upgrade Assistant (DBUA)....
Summary This blog post outlines how to design and implement an RMAN Level 0 and Level 1 incremental backup plan in Oracle 19c, covering configuration, automation, validation, and maintenance for reliable database recovery. Table of contentsSummaryIntroductionKey...
SUMMARY: Effective Disaster Recovery (DR) planning requires the dedicated team to follow specific, sequential instructions that detail exactly how recovery will unfold, while regularly reviewing and testing the procedure to ensure organizational readiness for any...
SUMMARY: Database Administrators (DBAs) must acknowledge that relying on common third-party backup solutions severely compromises data integrity, point-in-time recovery (PITR) capabilities, and recovery objectives (RPO/RTO) due to fundamental flaws like resource...
SUMMARY: Robust IT disaster recovery planning requires organizations to meticulously define both the essential human stakeholders—including a multi-role disaster recovery team—and the detailed physical and virtual locations of all application infrastructure to ensure...