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Oracle database installation, upgrades and patches

• Oracle Autonomous Database features free DBAs from routine tasks

  Oracle Autonomous Database can automate routine administrative and operational tasks for DBAs and improve productivity, but migrating to the cloud has its share of issues.  Continue Reading

• How to manage Oracle database upgrades and annual releases

  Oracle consultants offer tips and advice on upgrading databases, including new considerations created by the annual release schedule that Oracle is now following.  Continue Reading

• Oracle 19c database software promises stability, compatibility

  Oracle Database 19c offers automatic indexing and support for external data partitions but carries upgrade issues like apps certification and index creation agreement.  Continue Reading

• First take on Oracle 19c: 6 useful enhancements for DBAs

  Database administrator Brian Peasland lists some of the new and updated features coming in Oracle Database 19c that he thinks will be beneficial to Oracle users.  Continue Reading

• Key new features coming in Oracle Database 19c

  With Oracle Database 19c, Oracle is aiming to boost the stability of its flagship software's latest generation. But 19c also offers DBAs a variety of added features.  Continue Reading

• Oracle sees Autonomous Database changing DBA roles for the good

  The job duties of database administrators will likely change in organizations that use Oracle Autonomous Database Cloud, but in ways that are beneficial, according to Oracle.  Continue Reading

• Collaborate conference needs to go back to square one, says presenter

  Michael Brown thinks that the Collaborate conference has gotten away from its roots in education. At Collaborate 15, he is presenting sessions for new users and experienced ones.  Continue Reading

• Off to see the Oracle patching wizard

  Karen Brownfield provides instructions for Oracle patching. The Patch Wizard recommends the patches you need for Oracle EBS.  Continue Reading

• How to use Patch Wizard to resolve Oracle EBS issues

  Karen Brownfield shows the advantages of using Patch Wizard for Oracle EBS and how to use the Applied Patches, File History and Register Flagged Files components.  Continue Reading

• Converting historical data for an Oracle EPM redesign

  Hoa Pham explains the last step in an Oracle EPM Hyperion consolidation redesign: converting the historical data. Go through the process step by step and learn about loading and reloading, and setting data value.  Continue Reading

• Making and controlling change in your HFM application

  Hoa Pham explains the importance of extracting metadata from HFM into Excel and how to track the changes as you redesign your HFM consolidation. Your existing metadata can be a big advantage.  Continue Reading

• How to start redesigning your Hyperion consolidation

  As the business world changes, your Hyperion consolidation may need to change. Hoa Pham shows how to separate wants and needs and how to use multidimensional reporting to redesign your Hyperion consolidation.  Continue Reading

• The MicroStrategy best practices for Oracle In-Memory

  Jochen Demuth of MicroStrategy shares three best practices for the Oracle In-Memory Database. The MicroStrategy best practices come from Demuth's experience as a beta tester working closely with Oracle on the In-Memory Database.  Continue Reading

• Oracle gets away from relational DB with NoSQL database architecture

  Robert Sheldon traces the roots of NoSQL, shows the important features of the Oracle NoSQL Database architecture, and describes its implementation.  Continue Reading

• Doing an Oracle patch update the right way is no easy task

  Knowing which Oracle patch update is the right one, and how often to apply them, is key to keeping IT and end users happy.  Continue Reading

• Pluggable Database virtualizes Oracle Database 12c

  Several users beta testing Oracle Database 12c say that Pluggable Database is one of its most powerful new features.  Continue Reading