Learn from past successful experiences how to best conduct a Proof of Concept to put Oracle databases including 11gR2 and EBS on Linux on IBM System z. The session will discuss the key lessons learned when installing the 11gR2 Oracle Database on Linux on System z . Topics include how to set up z/VM Linux…

This presentation will focus on the Oracle Clusteware/RAC Installation and Management by using a 16-node 11.2 installation. We will talk about design consideration including pre-reqs, hardware and network setup. We will go over all the Clusterware/RAC installation steps with screenshots. We will then focus on managing this 16-node 11.2 Clusterware/RAC DB including the use of…

Do you truly know why you should be regularly applying Oracle Critical Patch Updates? This session will provide an in-depth look and demonstration of different types of security vulnerabilities fixed by Oracle’s quarterly Critical Patch Updates (CPU). Using information and exploit code that is published and readily available on the Internet, actual security bugs fixed…

Learn from past successful experiences how to best conduct a Proof of Concept to put Oracle databases including 11gR2 and EBS on Linux on IBM System z. The session will discuss the key lessons learned when installing the 11gR2 Oracle Database on Linux on System z . Topics include how to set up z/VM Linux…

This presentation will look at which 11g new features should be investigated for use. Most of the features that will be covered will be related to the DBA, but there will also be a few outside that realm. There will be simple examples to show the basic functionality of the following new features: Memory Target…

In this presentation, I will introduce concepts behind SCAN addresses, SCAN listeners, VIP addresses, VIP listeners, HAIP etc. I will also talk about how to integrate all these new features to setup the RAC environment optimally. It is important to understand the concepts behind these RAC features to effectively implement for high availability.

This presentation will look at which 11g new features should be investigated for use. Most of the features that will be covered will be related to the DBA, but there will also be a few outside that realm. There will be simple examples to show the basic functionality of the following new features: Memory Target…

This presentation will look at which 11g new features should be investigated for use. Most of the features that will be covered will be related to the DBA, but there will also be a few outside that realm. There will be simple examples to show the basic functionality of the following new features: Memory Target…

RMAN is a must-have tool familiar to most Oracle DBAs. There are many capabilities hidden in RMAN and going beyond the basics is important. After a quick review of the core functionality, we will discuss both old and new features and provide tips and tricks along with sample code using the Command Line Interface (CLI).

Attendees are introduced to the new and improved features of Oracle 11g (both Oracle 11g R1 and Oracle 11g R2) that directly impact application development. Special emphasis is placed on features that reduce development time, make development simpler, improve performance, or speed deployment. Specific topics include: New SQL functions, virtual columns, result caching, XML improvements,…