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SQL string functions

SQL expert Rudy Limeback explains how to use string functions. Continue Reading
What's the best tape backup strategy for 10g RAC?

An Oracle user asks for the best tape backup strategy to use to backup the database and nodes for an RAC system. Continue Reading
How does an INSERT/UPDATE statement behave when executed compared to a SELECT statement?

An Oracle user asks expert Brian Peasland: How does an INSERT/UPDATE statement behave when executed compared to a SELECT statement? Continue Reading
Can I resize the SYSTEM tablespace?

An Oracle user asks if they can resize the SYSTEM tablespace. Continue Reading
Can I add multiple datafiles and make use of all the temporary datafiles at the same time?

An Oracle user asks: Can I add multiple datafiles and make use of all the temporary datafiles at the same time? Continue Reading

Why am I getting an Oracle error when issuing the RECOVER DATABASE command?

An Oracle user asks why they are getting an error when issuing the RECOVER DATABASE command. Continue Reading
Checkpoint vs. commit process

An Oracle user asks if there is a relationship between CKPT and commit in Oracle. Continue Reading
How to use the OPatch Utility in Oracle

Expert Brian Peasland explains how to use the OPatch Utility to find the CPU patch level applied to the particular database. Continue Reading
The USING BACKUP CONTROLFILE clause in Oracle commands

An Oracle user asks how a command with the USING BACKUP CONTROLFILE clause works. Continue Reading
Backup and recoveries of Oracle RAC 10gR2

An Oracle user asks expert Brian Peasland a few questions about taking a backup and recovery for RAC 10gR2. Continue Reading
Backup and recovery of Oracle 10g with forgotten admin password

An Oracle user asks how to take backup and recovery of Oracle 10g after forgetting the admin password. Continue Reading

How to recover a control file

An Oracle user asks how to recover their control file in the case of media failure. Continue Reading
Oracle DBA interview questions

A SearchOracle.com user asks what questions they can expect in an interview for the position of a DBA. Continue Reading
SQL for hourly totals for the last 48 hours

SQL expert Rudy Limeback explains to an Oracle user how to user asks how to generate datetimes or use left outer join to get hourly totals for the last 48 hours in SQL. Continue Reading
Normalizing a crosstab table

SQL expert Rudy Limeback explains how to use a UNION query to normalize a crosstab table. Continue Reading

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Apollo data graph brings managed federation to enterprises

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Data management roles: Data architect vs. data engineer, others

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How SAP C/4HANA could transform the CRM market

Find out how C/4HANA is not only changing the CX game, but also transforming the relationship with CRM by combining front-office ...

S/4HANA migration needs strong project management

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SQL Server database design best practices and tips for DBAs

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SQL Server in Azure database choices and what they offer users

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Using a LEFT OUTER JOIN vs. RIGHT OUTER JOIN in SQL

In this book excerpt, you'll learn LEFT OUTER JOIN vs. RIGHT OUTER JOIN techniques and find various examples for creating SQL ...

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How to install the JDK on Windows and set up JAVA_HOME

You have options when it comes to JDK installations on Windows and Linux. Here are some helpful tips to ensure a proper install ...

Follow these best practices on how to write clean code in Java

Follow these three best practices to write clean Java code and help make your application development simple and painless for all...

What's the future of WebSphere Portal as HCL acquires IBM products?

WebSphere users can breathe easy after its acquisition by HCL was finalized in July 2019. The platform will receive heavy ...

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How to get out of a bad colocation contract

Renegotiation, legal action and cancellation are all options if your colocation service agreement isn't up to par. But each ...

5 steps to include on your software update checklist

Training, testing and automation are all essential components to software updates. Implementing these concepts makes version ...

Cray exascale computer to modernize aging nuclear weapon stockpile

The U.S. is buying an exascale system from Cray Inc., its third from the company which is now being acquired by HPE. The $600 ...

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Upgrades to Nintex Forms simplifies electronic form creation

The new form designer by Nintex brings user-friendly capabilities to Nintex Forms for both electronic form creation and data ...

4 tips for migrating ECM to the cloud

Outdated ECM systems use a lot of resources, and neglect can render them almost useless. By migrating to the cloud, businesses ...

8 steps to building a website taxonomy

Building a website taxonomy can help make website content better categorized and more easily searchable by users. Here are eight ...

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HR must contend with enterprise social network challenges

Enterprise social networks like Slack and Yammer are gaining steam as alternatives to traditional email, but they can raise some ...

Workplace environment and productivity link grows, so should HR's role

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Google age discrimination lawsuit may force HR changes

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