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Collaborate 2013 Oracle user groups show guide
Collaborate 2013 is one of the biggest Oracle user group conferences of the year, and SearchOracle.com editors are on hand to cover it from start to finish. Collaborate 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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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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Harvard cuts IT footprint with FlexPod, Oracle Database Appliance
Harvard Business Publishing needed to upgrade its aging Dell server infrastructure, and decided on two separate integrated approaches to get it done. Case study
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Faceoff: Oracle Exalytics, a true appliance, surpasses SAP HANA
Oracle Exalytics has backwards compatibility, innovative in-memory database features and is a true appliance, making it better than SAP HANA. Faceoff
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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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Collaborate 2012 Oracle user groups show guide
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Oracle cloud computing guide
This Oracle cloud computing guide is a comprehensive look at Oracle's place in the cloud computing market, from SaaS to the public and private clouds. Guide
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Is your Oracle database ready to be virtualized?
Database virtualization is whole different ballgame from virtualizing less mission-critical applications. Is your Oracle Database ready for virtualization? Feature
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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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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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Oracle on Itanium customers breathe sigh of relief
IT pros running Oracle on Itanium are happy Oracle will now support software on Itanium, but a crucial decision still awaits them down the road. News | 18 Sep 2012
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Oracle Exadata flaws include unpredictability, lack of documentation
Most Oracle consultants who have played with Exadata have been thoroughly impressed. But users beware: There are some flaws. News | 15 Aug 2012
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Oracle server hardware revenue drops, Ellison shrugs it off
Oracle server hardware revenue dropped double digits again, but the company doesn’t care. Why? News | 22 Mar 2012
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Oracle Exalytics helps in-memory become a commodity
Oracle Exalytics, the company’s in-memory BI server appliance, became generally available on Monday. One expert expects in-memory’s speedy processing to eventually become a commodity. News | 27 Feb 2012
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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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CallSource picks Oracle Database Appliance over Dell
CallSource was just the right kind of company for Oracle Database Appliance: small but not too small, growing but not too fast. The company claims savings in the six-figure range by going with ODA instead of Dell. News | 15 Nov 2011
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Oracle Database Appliance: How much it really costs
This column from consultant Eric Guyer breaks down the hardware and software costs of the Oracle Database Appliance, unveiled last week and targeted for smaller businesses. Tip
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Dealing with Oracle Database bottlenecks
Unclogging Oracle Database bottlenecks can range from simple SQL re-coding to examining CPU use and monitoring the network infrastructure. Tip
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Scaling an Oracle database: What is the best strategy for you?
With the amount of data companies have to manage increasing, scaling an Oracle database is an inevitability. Here is a look at some proven database scalability strategies. Tip
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Oracle management downsizing tips: Saving on Oracle hardware and software in a down economy
Learn how to reduce Oracle database costs with exclusive expert advice from Donald Burleson. Find out how to trim the fat without compromising security or quality. Tip
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How do hardware improvements affect Oracle performance?
This article will explore recent advances in hardware and show how the Oracle pro can leverage these new technologies to improve the performance of their databases. Tip
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Using the multi-threaded server feature
Here's how the multi-threaded server feature can be used to support thousands of concurrent database sessions. Tip
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Hardware clustering vs. replication: A case study
A real-life example showing the superiority of software replication over hardware clustering to maximize data availability. Tip
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Steel company builds sturdy archive infrastructure
National Steel found a way to save disk space and improve customer service by implementing a new software tool. Tip
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Golf club maker chips out of a SAN trap
When golf club manufacturer Ping teed off on the SAN course, it found help from XIOTech's Magnitude platform. Tip
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Healthcare company cures backup ailment
In need of a remedy, Kindred Healthcare turns to an Aelita software product as a panacea to its backup and recovery ills Tip
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Exadata, hybrid columnar compression, and inserts
One reader asks Oracle Exadata book co-author Rick Greenwald about compression on row-insertion on Exadata. Answer
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Oracle Exadata and SGA caching
One reader asks Oracle Exadata book co-author Rick Greenwald about the SGA caching dynamic in Exadata. Answer
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Cache Fusion for RAC on Exadata
One reader asks whether Cache Fusion for Oracle RAC is implemented differently on Oracle Exadata compared to other platforms. Answer
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Do I need new Oracle and Linux licensing to perform Linux testing?
Oracle licensing expert Scott Rosenberg explains the licensing requirements for Oracle and Linux licensing when performing Linux testing in Oracle. Ask the Expert
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Hardware specs for latest versions of Oracle and Forms/Reports
What sort of work-at-home machine specs should I be looking for if I want to upgrade to the latest versions of Oracle and Forms/Reports and start learning how to build .Net Web applications? Ask the Expert
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Challenges with hardware/OS upgrade
We have two IBM servers, one hosting 10 Oracle 9.2.0.6 databases and one with Oracle 9.0.2.3 AS. We are planning an upgrade to IBM 57O servers with AIX 5.3. What are the challenges I can expect? Ask the Expert
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Hardware requirements for Oracle server on Unix
I need to decide the best hardware requirement for Oracle Database Server, which has to handle over 150 million voucher details, on HP Unix. My Web application should support 5,000 simultaneous users. Can you help? Ask the Expert
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Is Solaris worth the additional hardware costs?
Could you please suggest whether the benefits from Sun Solaris can justify the additional hardware costs over Windows for Oracle9i? Also, what is the stability of each platform? Ask the Expert
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Hardware requirements for RMAN
What are the hardware requirements for implementing RMAN? Do we need a separate PC? Ask the Expert
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Configuring hardware during the design phase
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Oracle faltered in pulling Itanium support, says analyst
IT analyst Rob Enderle says that Oracle made a mistake in pulling support away from approximately 140,000 Oracle on Itanium customers, adding that right now “Oracle on Itanium is probably not a good idea.” Podcast
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Oracle Database Appliance has been slow to adoption
Alex Gorbachev, CTO of Pythian, explains why Oracle Database Appliance hasn't seen the rate of adoption that he was expecting. Video
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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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Is Oracle Exadata vs. SAP HANA a valid comparison?
Experts Alex Gorbachev of Pythian and John Appleby of Bluefin Solutions debate the merits of Oracle Exadata and SAP HANA. Podcast
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IOUG on the Oracle-Sun acquisition one year later
IOUG President Andrew Flower gives his take on the Oracle Sun acquisition one year after the fact. Video
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Oracle Fusion Middleware VP breaks down Oracle Exalogic
Oracle Fusion Middleware VP of development Adam Messinger details what he thinks are the benefits of Oracle Exalogic, the company's integrated WebLogic and Java server appliance. Video
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Don Burleson on the Oracle-Sun acquisition and outlook for Java, MySQL
Hear from Oracle expert Don Burleson on the Oracle-Sun deal, including what it means to IT shops and Oracle's plans for Java and MySQL in this podcast. Podcast
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Exadata: A first look at Oracle's entry into the appliance market
Software analyst Curt Monash discusses the new Oracle Exadata product line, which includes the Oracle Exadata Storage Server and HP Oracle Database Machine. In this podcast, learn about Exadata's pros and cons, how it compares to similar products fr... Podcast
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Collaborate 2013 Oracle user groups show guide
Collaborate 2013 is one of the biggest Oracle user group conferences of the year, and SearchOracle.com editors are on hand to cover it from start to finish. Collaborate 2013
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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
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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
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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
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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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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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Harvard cuts IT footprint with FlexPod, Oracle Database Appliance
Harvard Business Publishing needed to upgrade its aging Dell server infrastructure, and decided on two separate integrated approaches to get it done. Case study
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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
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Faceoff: Oracle Exalytics, a true appliance, surpasses SAP HANA
Oracle Exalytics has backwards compatibility, innovative in-memory database features and is a true appliance, making it better than SAP HANA. Faceoff
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Learn how to make Oracle server hardware decisions, including how to choose Oracle servers and platforms for your business. See how to compare servers for Oracle database upgrades and learn what to take into consideration before making your server hardware purchase. Find out about the latest in Oracle Sun server hardware sales, how to navigate Oracle hardware licensing and what to look for in terms of Oracle hardware requirements, whether you’re running x86, Sparc, or specialized server hardware such as Exadata.