A balanced take on autonomous databases and machine learning in DBMS. What actually changes for DBAs and what is just marketing noise.
Diagnosing the infamous JDBC closed connection error in Oracle. Why DBAs get blamed and how to prove the root cause is elsewhere.
Troubleshooting Oracle HAS 12.1.0.2 on SUSE 12 SP2. A weird issue during installation and how to solve it.
Should you change db_multiblock_read_count from its default? Analysis of when the default is not good enough and how to tune it safely.
Tips and impressions from the Oracle 12c Upgrade Exam 1z0-060. Study strategy, difficulty level, and what topics to focus on.
First impressions installing Oracle Clusterware 12cR2. Grid Infrastructure changes, new prerequisites, and gotchas from a fresh install.
First impressions installing Oracle 12cR2 on Linux and Solaris. What changed from 12.1, what breaks, and what to watch for.
Oracle release schedule document (MOS 742060.1) was updated with new dates. Key takeaways for planning your upgrade cycles.
Practical recommendations for DBAs getting started with DevOps culture. Books, mindset shifts, and first steps that actually work.
A DBA's reflection on automation vs manual setup. When lazy install scripts help and when doing it from scratch teaches you more.
Oracle 12.2 is finally available for on-premises download. Quick notes on what to expect from the new release.
How to use oradebug to set 10046 and 10053 events for Oracle performance troubleshooting. Step-by-step walkthrough with real examples.