As database and storage administrators and engineers, it is important the effect that storage has on databases and in particular, the effect of storage performance. It is important to understand that databases are an extension of your storage and requires a holistic view when designing and managing solutions that use the database. This sessions gives…

Oracle Database 12c’s latest release (12.1.0.2) offers several new features that provide speedier access to data that is stored on spinning disk. This presentation will demonstrate how to leverage Attribute Clustering to store table data in close proximity on disk for faster access times, as well as how best to take advantage of Zone Mapping…

Social media can be a powerful resource from which every level of your organization can see great benefits. This session will give you a better understanding of how to navigate the complex web of social media networks and apps, prioritizing your time and energy to see a positive return on investment and position yourself for…

Companies today ‘breathe’ data, and it is one of the most important assets of any business. The DBA stands at a critical juncture as both guardian and gatekeeper of this lifeblood. As gatekeeper the DBA has an often under-appreciated potential as enabler and information hub. Working from this premise the session discusses this mindset and…

Implementing ASO Transparent Data Encryption with Zero Downtime. Industry best practices and regulations required encrypting sensitive data at rest and in flight.  Oracle’s Advanced Security Option supports encrypting traffic on the wire and at rest, and can be implemented with zero downtime, zero application change and zero infrastructure change.  This presentation will consists of a…

“Tech Talks” feature notable industry leaders who will be focused on leadership topics such as creating your legacy, moving from technologist to leader, balance and how to handle complex situations. This is an interactive session that allows attendees to look within their own careers and see how they can build upon their successes and address…

Oracle database links are a convenient method to allow users and applications to access data from local and remote databases… if used and set up properly.  This presentation will describe best practices for creating and using database links, and will provide answers to the following questions: What are the security implications of using public vs.…

Edition-based redefinition (hereinafter EBR) was introduced by Oracle Database 11g Release 2. It is significantly improved in Oracle Database 12c. It enables you to patch and upgrade the user-created artifacts the implement the database backend of an application without interrupting the availability of the application. The technology was commissioned by Oracle's Applications Division. The general…

Migrate a big Oracle crossing different Endian Format is a big challenge, Oracle has provided to the customers the tools like Transportable Tablespace and Crossing platform Incremental recovery but there are many limitations which may not be suitable to our own migration plans. This presentation is to introduce some new methods / strategies to enhance…

Original Broadcast: 4.10.15 Oracle Exadata Database Machine combines hardware and software to accelerate performance, increase capacity, and improve efficiency and quality of service for database deployments. This session will provide an overview of the updated Exadata hardware and in depth analysis of the latest features of the Exadata storage server software. Learn how to utilize…