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- Oracle hardware decisions
- Oracle on Linux
- Grid computing
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Ascending to the cloud with Oracle Enterprise Manager -- an excerpt
Check out this excerpt from Building and Managing a Cloud Using Oracle Enterprise Manager 12c by Madhup Gulati, Adeesh Fulay and Sudip Datta.Excerpt
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Oracle PaaS products due out in first half of this year
Oracle PaaS products for storage, messaging and virtual compute are expected to be generally available by the end of June.News | 29 Jan 2013
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Oracle Solaris 11.1 update focuses on database integration, cloud
The Oracle Solaris 11.1 operating system update is keyed in on integration with Oracle Database and cloud computing features.News | 05 Nov 2012
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Is the world ready for the Oracle Cloud?
The tech world is intrigued by the new Oracle Cloud, but should you trust Oracle with your data? Lena J. Weiner examines this hot topic.News | 16 Oct 2012
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Book excerpt: Oracle Exalogic Elastic Cloud Handbook
Brush up on your understanding of Exalogic with this handbook excerpt, which differentiates between Oracle's Exalogic Elastic Cloud and Exadata Machine.Excerpt
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Oracle Cloud integration could get tricky
Experts and users say that before jumping into the fairly new Oracle Cloud, make sure you have a long-term plan for integration or to bring everything back in-house.News | 07 Jun 2012
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Oracle rebrands Oracle Cloud, offers few details
Oracle Cloud, first announced last fall, will include more than 100 applications, the company said this week, but the availability date and cost are still up in the air.News | 07 Jun 2012
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Oracle applications users increase adoption of cloud computing
Oracle Applications Users Group (OAUG) President Mark Clark talks about users' general interest in cloud computing, and more specifically, the Oracle Public Cloud.Video
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Collaborate 2012 Oracle user groups show guide
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Oracle business analytics update includes Hyperion 11.1.2.2
The step upgrade to Oracle Hyperion 11.1.2.2 is probably the biggest piece of the business analytics announcements the company made this week. It also offered new analytics ties to SAP.News | 04 Apr 2012
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Oracle Sun hardware is not for hobbyists, by a long shot
Old Sun enthusiasts lament the way it used to be, and the way it will never be again. Oracle Sun hardware is a whole other animal.Oracle Revelations | 02 Apr 2013
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Exadata
Exadata (also called Oracle Exadata Database Machine) in-memory database appliance that supports OLTP (transactional) and OLAP (analytical) database systems.Definition
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How CTO Joel Gilbert built his own Exadata
Gilbert, CTO of workforce management software company Pipkins, said he built Exadata before Oracle did. Well, kind of. See how he did it.Feature
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Oracle Exadata: Is it right for you?
Listen to our conversation about Oracle Exadata, 'big data' and the new Exadata with Oracle ACE Christo Kutrovsky at OpenWorld.Video
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Oracle customers build the Exalogic business case
OpenWorld attendees cited major ATG projects, massive PeopleSoft systems and data center modernization as reasons to buy a big ticket Exalogic box.Feature
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PayPal completes a 60-day migration to Oracle Exadata
Online payment processor PayPal knows what it takes to migrate to a new data management platform in a hurry.Feature
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Oracle details its public and private cloud infrastructure plans
Oracle CEO Larry Ellison revealed the company's plans for a public and private cloud infrastructure during his OpenWorld keynote.News | 30 Sep 2012
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Oracle Database 12c, Exadata x3 highlight OpenWorld keynote
Oracle CEO Larry Ellison highlighted some features of the new Oracle Database 12c and Exadata X3 products announced at Oracle OpenWorld 2012.News | 30 Sep 2012
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Book excerpt: Oracle Exalogic Elastic Cloud Handbook
Brush up on your understanding of Exalogic with this handbook excerpt, which differentiates between Oracle's Exalogic Elastic Cloud and Exadata Machine.Excerpt
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OpenWorld and JavaOne 2012 conference coverage
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Oracle rebrands Oracle Cloud, offers few details
Oracle Cloud, first announced last fall, will include more than 100 applications, the company said this week, but the availability date and cost are still up in the air.News | 07 Jun 2012
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How to save money on Oracle licensing contracts
Eric Guyer, an independent Oracle consultant with Rational IT Partners, explains a couple top ways to save money on Oracle licensing contracts.Video
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Collaborate 2012 Oracle user groups show guide
Conference Coverage
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Oracle Linux DTrace raises excitement, wariness
Oracle Linux DTrace has been ported from DTrace Solaris. Linux aficionados are excited but worried about its future in the hands of Oracle.Feature
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Open source community heckles Oracle Linux update
The Oracle Linux update is just Red Hat in Oracle clothing, observers say. But it is enterprise-ready.News | 13 Feb 2013
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Oracle Solaris 11.1 update focuses on database integration, cloud
The Oracle Solaris 11.1 operating system update is keyed in on integration with Oracle Database and cloud computing features.News | 05 Nov 2012
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EA plays the standardization game: Benefits of an Oracle environment
EA was feeling the limits of its heterogeneous shop. Read on to learn the benefits they found in implementing a standardized Oracle environment.News | 09 Oct 2012
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Commodity Sun x86 server users not feeling the love from Oracle
Oracle has made it clear that it’s not interested in x86 commodity servers, and some smaller Sun x86 and Solaris users are feeling left out of the mix.Feature
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Excerpt: The key concepts of Oracle WebLogic server
The Oracle Weblogic server is great, but it's important to understand a few key concepts. Read this excerpt from Oracle WebLogic Server 11g Handbook by Sam R. Alapati to learn why.Excerpt
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Oracle business analytics update includes Hyperion 11.1.2.2
The step upgrade to Oracle Hyperion 11.1.2.2 is probably the biggest piece of the business analytics announcements the company made this week. It also offered new analytics ties to SAP.News | 04 Apr 2012
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Oracle Sun hardware is not for hobbyists, by a long shot
Old Sun enthusiasts lament the way it used to be, and the way it will never be again. Oracle Sun hardware is a whole other animal.Oracle Revelations | 02 Apr 2013
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Oracle Sun Sparc T5, M5 servers hit shelves
Oracle execs say the new Sparc T5 and M5 servers are focused on competing with IBM Power, but an analyst says they're mostly for the existing install base.News | 26 Mar 2013
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Oracle Database Appliance x3-2 due out Tuesday
A major upgrade to the Oracle Database Appliance x3-2 gives it some of the Exadata platform's high-end features, although it isn't quite there yet.News | 04 Mar 2013
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Weigh the benefits of Oracle on mainframe vs. x86
Until recently, big databases always meant using big iron. But as software and hardware evolves, Oracle on mainframe is becoming less common.Feature
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How CTO Joel Gilbert built his own Exadata
Gilbert, CTO of workforce management software company Pipkins, said he built Exadata before Oracle did. Well, kind of. See how he did it.Feature
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How HR Increases Value
Modern applications and leading technology provided the foundation for Oracle to become what it is today. And so did their talent pool. How can you benefit from the way they built their strategic HR function—away from the administrative back office—to drive business in support of a company that was shooting for 80 acquisitions over an 8 year timeframe? Hint: they used IT to consolidate onto a single system and embraced an HR transformation that had never been seen before.Download
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Social Recruiting Guide: How to Effectively Use Social Networks and Avoid Legal Risks
Social networking sites are some of the most powerful tools available to recruiters today. If you're not sure where to start with a social recruiting strategy, this paper outlines why social recruiting is becoming an imperative today, what considerations you need to be aware of, and what first steps you can take. Plus you get the top 7 questions to consider before you make the leap to social networking.Download
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Building Critical-Talent Pipelines
Get a 12-step methodology for building critical-talent pipelines that are supported by a robust technology platform designed to allow you to accurately assess and predict gaps in critical skills and competencies, design more-effective development programs and recruiting strategies, improve ongoing efforts and introduce hidden efficiencies within your current infrastructure, and more.Download
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Migrating Your Legacy IBM Database Environment to the Latest Oracle Technologies
It’s only a matter of time before your servers will require an upgrade and your business will be forced to navigate the competitive hardware landscape. Compiled by Principled Technologies, a top technology and vendor assessment firm, this white paper presents the results of recent Linux performance tests so you can determine which servers are best suited for your business before you make a purchasing decision.Download
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The Department of Defense (DoD) and Open Source Software
Many major software companies utilize Open Source software in their products. In fact most commercial software is actually blended software and sold under a different licensing terms from Open Source. But does this make sense for you and your budget? Check out this quick case study on the U.S. DoD to see which path they chose to support their SOA requirements.Download
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Oracle Linux DTrace raises excitement, wariness
Oracle Linux DTrace has been ported from DTrace Solaris. Linux aficionados are excited but worried about its future in the hands of Oracle.Feature
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Open source community heckles Oracle Linux update
The Oracle Linux update is just Red Hat in Oracle clothing, observers say. But it is enterprise-ready.News | 13 Feb 2013
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Oracle Big Data Appliance now available, but at what cost?
The Oracle Big Data Appliance is now generally available, as is Oracle’s big push into the field of big data. But some think that an appliance isn’t really a good fit for big data.News | 09 Jan 2012
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Interview: Oracle, Cloudera on Big Data Appliance
Oracle and Cloudera executives talk about the Oracle Big Data Appliance, which became generally available on Jan. 10.Q&A | 09 Jan 2012
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Oracle support of Red Hat Enterprise Linux in question
Oracle recently announced changes for the storage management features of Oracle Database, leaving some Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) users wondering if Oracle is pulling support for Red Hat.News | 22 Jun 2011
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Oracle updates, reaffirms commitment to MySQL
Speaking to a gathering of open source database users, Oracle's chief architect said the company remains committed to MySQL.News | 14 Apr 2010
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OpenSolaris on System z mainframe hangs in the balance
The future of OpenSolaris on the IBM System z mainframe, a perennially niche platform, is tentative given Oracle's acquisition of Sun Microsystems.News | 09 Apr 2010
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Timeline: Following the Oracle-European Commission trail
Follow all the major developments in the European Commission's investigation of Oracle's proposed acquisition of Sun Microsystems with this timeline of the Oracle-Sun deal.Article | 13 Nov 2009
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Oracle virtualization introduction guide
This introductory guide to Oracle virtualization is designed to help you define and understand the basics of Oracle virtualization including Oracle's VM.Guide
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What Linux flavor should I use for my Linux proof of concept in Oracle?
Want to do a Linux proof of concept in Oracle? Read what an Oracle expert has to say about which Linux flavor is best.Ask the Expert
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Business applications cloud computing mega-guide
Learn about cloud computing with business applications, including SaaS, IaaS and PaaS, plus cloud storage, grid computing, cloud hosting, and private cloud.Mega-Guide
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Oracle Database 11g R2 High Availability sample book chapter
Here is a sample chapter from Oracle Database 11g R2 High Availability, a new book from Oracle Press.Book chapter | 27 May 2011
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Ensuring high availability in Oracle Database 11g R2
Scott Jesse, senior manager for Oracle RAC customer support, discusses Oracle Database 11g Release 2 High Availability, a book he co-wrote this year.News | 27 May 2011
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Define, Install and Test Real Application Clusters (RAC)
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Oracle grid computing and cloud computing: Special report
In this Oracle grid computing and cloud computing special report, learn about the difference between grid and cloud computing, the cloud and grid products that Oracle offers and users’ future plans for adoption.News | 25 Mar 2010
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Oracle releases new database, says 11g upgrade will cut costs
Oracle released its new 11g R2 database today. But will users embark on an Oracle 11g upgrade? And why should they?Article | 01 Sep 2009
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IOUG on 2009 Collaborate conference: what's hot, what's not
SearchOracle.com talks with Independent Oracle Users Group (IOUG) president Ian Abramson about what to expect at the 2009 Collaborate conference, the annual conference for Oracle applications and technology users.Podcasts
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Grid computing project pays off for utilities industry
Cellnet+Hunt is using an Oracle Grid Computing infrastructure to help improve service at more than 500 electric, gas and water utilities.Article | 07 Feb 2008
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Oracle 11g for Linux hits the street
Oracle Database 11g for Linux is now available for download.Article | 14 Aug 2007
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Grid computing adoption slow amid fears of complexity
Oracle RAC and other clustering solutions are in wide use, but adoption of grid computing is still slow amid fears of high cost and complexity, a new IOUG survey finds.Article | 18 Jul 2007
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