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Oracle database design and architecture News

April 26, 2018 26 Apr'18
Cloud workloads see gradual uptake, but miles to go for databases

A picture of steady but not rapid migration to the cloud by Oracle users emerged at Collaborate 18, with database vets saying it's wise to be selective on what to move.
April 18, 2018 18 Apr'18
Collaborate 18 to track progress of Oracle cloud database, apps

The Collaborate 18 conference will shine a light on Oracle cloud adoption and migration issues, and on the impact that such moves can have on the careers of DBAs and other IT professionals.
March 30, 2018 30 Mar'18
Oracle Autonomous Database debut heralds new cloud hopes

It wasn't the first in the cloud computing space, but Oracle is all in now. Key to the effort is a new Autonomous Database service, initially available for data warehousing uses.
October 25, 2017 25 Oct'17
Machine learning in Oracle's autonomous database not so magical

Oracle is employing a new autonomous database as part of its drive to the cloud. The technology relies on machine learning, but the actual effect is more evolutionary than revolutionary.

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Oracle Autonomous Database

Oracle Autonomous Database is a cloud-based technology designed to automate many of the routine tasks required to manage Oracle databases, which Oracle says can free up database administrators (DBAs) to do higher-level and more strategic work. Continue Reading
Oracle cloud services aim to pull users out of IT comfort zone

Oracle has gone all-in on cloud computing and expanded its line of cloud services in the hopes users will make the jump. But there are issues to weigh first. Continue Reading
Seven to-do items for managing an Oracle cloud migration

Migrating Oracle systems to the cloud is a big initiative for any organization. Make sure you put a solid migration plan in place to help ease the transition and keep it on track. Continue Reading

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Oracle 18c features give DBAs incremental database capabilities

Oracle Database 18c is really another version of 12c Release 2 with a different name. It doesn't contain major new features, but it does expand functionality in various areas. Continue Reading
Cloud database services get stronger push from Microsoft, Oracle

Using cloud databases is now more a matter of when than if at many companies. There's also the question of how, as Microsoft, Oracle and AWS square off against one another. Continue Reading
MySQL Community Server vs. Oracle MySQL databases

With various open source and commercial options available from Oracle, selecting a MySQL database can be confusing. Here's a comparison to help you decide which one makes sense for you. Continue Reading

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Top Oracle tips and tricks of 2017 you won't want to forget

We've rounded up five of the most notable tip articles we published in 2017, with advice that can help make Oracle projects easier for IT teams to navigate and manage. Continue Reading
How to use services to balance Oracle RAC database workloads

Database administrators can use Oracle's services mechanism to improve application performance and better manage clustered Oracle RAC databases. Expert Brian Peasland explains how. 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

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DBAs must master the art of database recovery management

Database administrators are usually concerned with backing up their databases. But they should spend more time focusing on database recovery as part of the backup process. Continue Reading
Don't rush into cloud databases without a well-grounded plan

As more companies move to the cloud, it's important for DBAs to know both the good and the bad about managing Oracle cloud database systems before they take the plunge and migrate. Continue Reading
Oracle 12c's heat map tool and data optimization can improve storage

The heat map tool and Automatic Data Optimization features in Oracle 12c should help Oracle database shops improve data storage and compression. Continue Reading