Intro The Role of Oracle Key Vault in Securing Encryption Keys One of the fundamental aspects of database security is effective key management. A common yet risky practice is storing Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) keys locally. This approach exposes organizations to data loss due to disk corruption or system failures. Furthermore, manually managing encryption […]
ContinueIntro Recent reports have surfaced about a significant security breach involving Oracle Cloud. A threat actor, identified as “rose87168,” claims to have exfiltrated over six million records, potentially affecting more than 140,000 tenants. The compromised data reportedly includes encrypted Single Sign-On (SSO) and Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) passwords, Java KeyStores (JKS) files, and […]
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ContinueIntro In today’s fast-paced data-driven world, data is more valuable than gold, and protecting databases has become a critical priority. As a production DBA, one of my key responsibilities is ensuring that the software stays up to date with the latest patches, as Oracle releases these patches every quarter. Recently, I faced a challenge […]
ContinueIntro We live in an era defined by data and artificial intelligence (AI), where organizations invest heavily in securing their IT infrastructures. As AI continues to advance, the protection of data has become more critical than ever. Modern businesses rely extensively on data analytics to drive decision-making, making safeguarding sensitive information a top priority […]
ContinueIntro Oracle Exadata Cloud Service (ExaCS) historically supported Oracle Database 11g, but with recent updates, Oracle has phased out support for older database versions like 11g in ExaCS. While existing Oracle Database 11g instances may continue to run, it is no longer possible to provision new Oracle 11g databases on Exadata Cloud Service through […]
ContinueIntro The roles of DBAs and architects are continually evolving, becoming more technical and requiring broader expertise. For Oracle DBAs, it’s no longer just about managing databases; there’s a growing need to understand and work with the OCI (Oracle Cloud Infrastructure) GUI as well. This is because many OCI services depend on the database […]
ContinueIntro OCI (Oracle Cloud Infrastructure) provides robust automation capabilities for routine maintenance tasks such as patching, creating database homes, and server OS updates. Oracle further simplifies these tasks by handling the staging process, reducing the administrative burden. Additionally, Oracle has introduced several tools to streamline maintenance and management tasks, including: dbaascli exacli dbcli exadbcpatchmulti […]
ContinueIntro The world is transitioning from the data era to the age of artificial intelligence. Many organizations are leveraging AI features to gain a competitive edge and expand their market share. Oracle 23c AI introduces a wide array of AI-driven features to support this shift. With Oracle CloudWorld just around the corner, the event […]
ContinueIntro In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, speed is paramount. Users expect instant responses, and applications must seamlessly handle high traffic and demanding workloads. Oracle databases, often the backbone of critical systems, bear the weight of these performance demands. Fortunately, Oracle Database has a powerful solution: True Cache, an advanced in-memory caching technology designed to […]
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