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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. Excerpt
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How to manage an ASM instance with ASMCMD and ASMLIB
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Creating an Oracle physical standby server
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ASM Instance and ASM Disk Groups
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Solving common Oracle errors guide
Solve your Oracle errors quickly and easily with help from this fast guide. It covers every expert response pertaining to Oracle errors on SearchOracle.com. Learning Guide
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Oracle disk I/O tuning: Automated storage management, part 2
The following is part of a series on the different aspects of disk I/O performance and optimization for Oracle databases. Book Chapter
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Oracle disk I/O tuning: Automated storage management, part 3
The following is part of a series on the different aspects of disk I/O performance and optimization for Oracle databases. Book Chapter
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Facebook MySQL DBA gives tips on server management
Facebook MySQL database administrator (DBA) Rob Wultsch tells Oracle OpenWorld attendees to “keep it simple, stupid” and gives tips for preventing DBA burnout. News | 03 Oct 2011
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Data replication software helps hospital network prepare for the worst
The UPMC health network faced several data replication software challenges when ramping up its disaster recovery site. News | 21 Jul 2011
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Laptop data backup and desktop data backup best practices
Laptop and desktop backup is just as important as enterprise data backup. Learn about the best practices to follow for backing up your laptop and desktop data in this Q&A.; News | 02 Aug 2010
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The top Oracle advice from the experts in 2009
Read this year’s Top 10 list of Oracle advice on Oracle security, licensing, databases and more from the SearchOracle.com experts. News | 17 Dec 2009
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Oracle New Year's resolutions, part 1: Advice for navigating 2009
Oracle analysts weigh in with advice for improving Oracle database security and upgrading to new Oracle applications in 2009. Article | 30 Dec 2008
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Oracle OpenWorld 2008 Special Report
This special report is your guide to Oracle OpenWorld 2008, the biggest annual conference for users of Oracle database and applications technology worldwide. Article | 17 Sep 2008
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Weighing remote database administration pros and cons takes care
Remote database administration makes sense for some organizations -- and some DBAs -- according to a speaker at Collaborate. Article | 28 Apr 2008
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Oracle OpenWorld 2007 Special Report
This special report is your guide to Oracle OpenWorld 2007, the biggest annual conference for users of Oracle database and applications technology worldwide. Check here for breaking news, analysis, tips and advice from the show. Article | 13 Oct 2007
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Oracle shows off Database 11g
Touting a host of new self-management features, Oracle previewed its long-awaited Database 11g at an event in New York City today. Article | 11 Jul 2007
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Author Mike Ault sizes up the new Oracle Database 11g
Oracle book author Mike Ault talks about the upcoming Oracle Database 11g's new SQL replay and memory management capabilities. Article | 03 May 2007
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How to tune Oracle instance recovery
Find out how to tune Oracle instance recovery in this tip from Matthew Morris, a renowned Oracle Database author. Oracle Database Tip
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How to copy an Oracle database
Contributor Raymond Lefebvre, a database director, explains how to do one of the most common things DBAs are required to do – copy an Oracle database. Tip
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Oracle 11g: Backup and recovery concepts
This chapter will go through the concepts behind Oracle's backup and recovery mechanisms: the enabling structure within which you will configure whatever level of data security and availability is demanded by your organization. Tip
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Data retention policy for Oracle DBAs: When to "trash" your data
Oracle DBA Donald K. Burleson discusses data archiving, including legal requirements, how to avoid stale data, and why it is important to "trash" data rather than store it forever. Tip
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Oracle RMAN case study: Improving backup and recovery efficiency
A case study showing how Oracle's RMAN improves backup and recovery efficiency in a multi-platform, multi-application environment Tip
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How do I do that in Oracle?
This series is a collection of tips that explain in detail how to perform specific tasks in Oracle related to database administration. Tip
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Oracle and the rise of the virtual machine
Oracle new virtualization product, VM, has some benefits and drawbacks but heralds the second age of mainframe computing. Tip
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Oracle 11g data compression
Here is an overview of new 11g compression features, which make storage up to three times cheaper, solid-state flash drives far less expensive allowing Oracle shops to forever eliminate the high costs of platter-disk I/O and enjoy data access speeds ... Tip
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Hierarchical storage management for database growth, part 1
Hierarchical storage management is one of several possible solutions to uncontrolled database growth. Part one of this tip outlines some other options, such as data deletion and hardware upgrades, and their potential pitfalls. Tip
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DBA 102: Beyond the basics
Learn how to go beyond the basic roles of a DBA -- these hard and soft skills will help you prove your value to management and ensure your job security. Tip
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Perfect the Oracle RMAN duplicate 10g command
One reader asks expert Brian Peasland a question about datafile sizes with the Oracle RMAN duplicate 10g command. Answer
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How to copy Oracle Database 9i to a new server
Expert Brian Peasland explains to one puzzled reader how to copy Oracle Database 9i from one production server to another. Answer
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Improve the Media Recovery Process (MRP) in Oracle Data Guard
One reader asks expert William Cullen why the Media Recovery Process (MRP) in Oracle Data Guard shouldn't be used in multi-node Real Application Clusters (RAC) environments. Answer
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Oracle license requirements in disaster recovery scenarios
One reader asks whether they need an Oracle license to back up their database to tape. Answer
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Copy Oracle Database but with no data
One reader asks how he can make a copy of his Oracle Database but not have any data in it, for test purposes. Answer
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Oracle RAC and distance limitations
One reader asks what the Oracle RAC distance limitations are for two environments being run in sync. Answer
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Changing file paths in a recovered Oracle database
Expert Brian Peasland helps a reader figure out how to successfully remap the file path for a database that had to be recovered from a dead server. Answer
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Restoring to a backup instance on a backup server for a disaster recovery plan
In this Oracle database and backup recovery tip, expert Brian Peasland helps a reader restore a backup instance on a backup server in order to develop a disaster recovery plan. Answer
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How can I identify data files with active Oracle I/O?
Can you find the data files with active Oracle I/O without affecting the application? Oracle expert Brian Peasland answers this question and offers solutions in this tip. Answer
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Performing an Oracle application backup: What is the best method?
Trying to perform an Oracle application backup? Learn about your options for Oracle application backups, including putting schemas in tablespaces and using exp/imp, in this tip from Oracle database expert Brian Peasland. Answer
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external hard drive
An external hard drive is a portable storage device that can be attached to a computer through a USB or Firewire connection, or wirelessly. Definition
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Exadata: A first look at Oracle's entry into the appliance market
Software analyst Curt Monash discusses the new Oracle Exadata product line, which includes the Oracle Exadata Storage Server and HP Oracle Database Machine. In this podcast, learn about Exadata's pros and cons, how it compares to similar products fr... Podcast
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How to tune Oracle instance recovery
Find out how to tune Oracle instance recovery in this tip from Matthew Morris, a renowned Oracle Database author. Oracle Database Tip
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Perfect the Oracle RMAN duplicate 10g command
One reader asks expert Brian Peasland a question about datafile sizes with the Oracle RMAN duplicate 10g command. Answer
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external hard drive
An external hard drive is a portable storage device that can be attached to a computer through a USB or Firewire connection, or wirelessly. Definition
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How to copy Oracle Database 9i to a new server
Expert Brian Peasland explains to one puzzled reader how to copy Oracle Database 9i from one production server to another. Answer
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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. Excerpt
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How to copy an Oracle database
Contributor Raymond Lefebvre, a database director, explains how to do one of the most common things DBAs are required to do – copy an Oracle database. Tip
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Improve the Media Recovery Process (MRP) in Oracle Data Guard
One reader asks expert William Cullen why the Media Recovery Process (MRP) in Oracle Data Guard shouldn't be used in multi-node Real Application Clusters (RAC) environments. Answer
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Oracle license requirements in disaster recovery scenarios
One reader asks whether they need an Oracle license to back up their database to tape. Answer
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Facebook MySQL DBA gives tips on server management
Facebook MySQL database administrator (DBA) Rob Wultsch tells Oracle OpenWorld attendees to “keep it simple, stupid” and gives tips for preventing DBA burnout. News
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Data replication software helps hospital network prepare for the worst
The UPMC health network faced several data replication software challenges when ramping up its disaster recovery site. News
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Developing and maintaining a solid backup and recovery strategy is one of the most important tasks for any Oracle DBA. Browse through all our tips and advice on backing up your databases, disaster recovery and storage management using Oracle RMAN, Flashback Query, ASM and more.