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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

• Independent Oracle Users Group celebrates 20th anniversary

  Independent Oracle Users Group President John Matelski argues for the value of an Oracle users group in today's day and age.Continue Reading

• Book excerpt: Effective MySQL Backup and Recovery

  As a DBA, you need to create an effective strategy. How? Read this excerpt from Ronald Bradford's 'Effective MySQL: Backup and Recovery' to find out.Continue Reading

• Do I buy an extra license for an OAS to Fusion Middleware 11g upgrade?

  Learn whether you need to buy an extra license when performing an upgrade from Oracle Application Server (OAS) to Oracle Fusion Middleware 11g for Forms and Reports in this tip from Oracle licensing expert Scott Rosenberg.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

• The Oracle Identity Manager (OIM) deployment model

  Read about the Oracle Identity Manager (OIM) deployment model and its multiple tiers, which include the client tier, web tier, business logic tier and data tier.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

• 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