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• How to create an Oracle database link

  From remote databases to database migrations, this tip shows you how to create an Oracle database link and avoid potential pitfalls. Continue Reading

• Turn database administrator skills into leadership skills

  In a session at Collaborate 16, database architect Ziaul Mannan will reveal the ways DBAs are being overlooked as potential executives and how to prove internally that DBA skills translate well to IT leadership roles. Continue Reading

• How to make sense of Oracle licenses for VMware environments

  Oracle licenses are a tricky subject and Oracle licensing for VMware environments doubly so. Find out about the important documents and policies that guide Oracle licensing and VMware. Continue Reading

• Oracle's cloud services push brings users options, issues

  In a Q&A, OAUG president Melissa English discusses how Oracle's increasing focus on cloud computing services affects users and what Oracle and the OAUG are doing to answer questions. Continue Reading

• Matelski mentors techies to help lead Oracle user group IOUG

  John Matelski, an IT executive and current president of the Independent Oracle Users Group, makes bringing out the leadership skills of DBAs and other technical staffers who are IOUG members a priority. Continue Reading

• New president brings global change management skills to OAUG

  The 2015 OAUG president, Melissa English, found a love of education in teaching her peers. Now she brings global change management skills to the OAUG.Continue Reading

• Not much Exadata training necessary for experienced DBAs, says expert

  A database consultant says using Exadata is relatively easy for IT shops already managing Oracle Database. But some new DBA skills may be required.Continue Reading

• How can today's DBAs contribute to big data databases?

  In the big data puzzle, data scientists and NoSQL are all the rage. Find out how traditional DBAs fit in, and what they have to do to stay there.Continue Reading

• New Oracle Database 11g book offers 'underground' tips

  April Sims, a DBA at Southern Utah University and an Oracle Certified Professional, talks about her new book, “Oracle Database 11g Underground Advice for Database Administrators.”Continue Reading

• Understanding the Oracle user provisioning process

  This chapter describes the various sophistication levels of the user provisioning process, including discretionary account provisioning, self-service provisioning, workflow-based provisioning and more.Continue Reading

• Using Oracle Identity Manager (OIM) connectors and integration

  Learn how to use the Oracle Identity Manager (OIM) integration platform, including the OIM connectors such as prebuilt connectors and generic technology connectors , and provisioning and reconciliation integrations.Continue Reading

• How to use Oracle Identity Manager for user provisioning

  Read about how Oracle Identity Manager is used for the user provisioning process, including enabling simpler administration, reduced risk and easier integration.Continue Reading

• How to create a database schema in Oracle?

  How to create a database schema?Continue Reading

• How to find transactions being committed to Oracle database

  How to find the transactions being committed? Which database views help to find this?Continue Reading

• How to create a password file in Oracle 9i?

  How to create a password file in Oracle 9i? What is the exact command and do we need to make any changes in the parameter file?Continue Reading

• How to uninstall Oracle

  Part of our "How do I do that in Oracle?" series, this tip, compiled largely of advice from our expert Oracle DBAs, explains in detail how to uninstall Oracle software from your system.Continue Reading

• How to find Oracle database instance size

  How to find out the Oracle database instance size (BG + SGA)?Continue Reading

• Interview questions about managing an Oracle database

  I have an interview relating to managing an Oracle database. What types of questions will they ask me?Continue Reading

• Backup strategy for 1TB database

  I work for a small firm with less than 400GB of data which is backed up on a daily basis. What is the best backup strategy if the firm expands its database to 1TB?Continue Reading

• How to drop all tables from database with one SQL query

  How to drop all tables from the database using one SQL query?Continue Reading

• Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) fundamentals tutorial

  New to database administration or development? Here's a quick guide that can get you started by providing background on the relational model and practical advice for working with a relational database management system.Continue Reading

• The Top 10 (more or less) J2EE best practices

  Much has been written in recent years about J2EE best practices, including books and articles offering insight into how J2EE apps should be written. Here are the best.Continue Reading