Explore what is an MCP server in and how Oracle’s MCP server in SQLcl is reshaping AI-to-database integration, connecting AI models directly to Oracle with secure, real-time intelligence.
Learn how Oracle RMAN (Recovery Manager) works under the hood to streamline and secure your database backups. This in-depth guide covers RMAN architecture, block-level backup advantages, internal components like DBMS_RCVMAN and DBMS_BACKUP_RESTORE, channel operations, and integration with third-party media management solutions (SBT, MML). Perfect for DBAs and IT professionals working with Oracle databases, this article explains how to configure and optimize RMAN for enterprise-grade reliability, performance, and compliance.
Discover how Oracle ASM simplifies storage management for Oracle RAC by using disk groups, mirroring strategies, and intelligent striping. Learn how it enhances performance, availability, and scalability while reducing downtime—critical for any 19c deployment. Whether you’re a DBA or architect, this blog demystifies ASM’s inner workings and prepares you to deploy it effectively in 19c and beyond.
Learn why dropping indexes on Oracle Exadata isn’t always the best move. Explore how Smart Scan and Storage Indexes work, when they fall short, and how to safely evaluate index impact without hurting performance.
Learn how to trace and analyze problematic sessions using Oradebug and TKPROF in Oracle 19.25.0.0. Quick steps, real-world example, and insights to help you troubleshoot high I/O or wait events.
Ran into a DB creation failure (DBAAS-60022) while provisioning an Oracle 23ai DB on ExaCC (Image 25.1.3). After digging through logs and a bit of head-scratching, the root cause turned out to be a Java version mismatch — DBCA was compiled with Java 11, but the system defaulted to Java 8. If you’re hitting the same issue, I wrote up the root cause, the Oracle bug reference, and a quick workaround that worked for me.
Understanding Oracle’s data consistency mechanisms is key to ensuring reliable database operations. Even after a commit, changes may not be immediately written to the datafiles due to Oracle’s DBWn process. Instead, Oracle relies on the Online Redo Log to recover committed transactions in the event of a crash. Learn why redo logs are essential for data integrity and how undo and read consistency maintain accurate query results across sessions.
Learn the fundamentals of Oracle Database architecture in this beginner-friendly guide. Discover how Oracle instances work, including essential memory structures like SGA, PGA, UGA, and key background processes such as PMON, SMON, DBW, and LGWR. Perfect for new DBAs, developers, and anyone starting their journey into Oracle databases.
New to Oracle? This Back-To-Basics guide breaks down the Oracle Database Server architecture—explaining the physical and logical components, key files, and how the instance works. Perfect for aspiring DBAs looking to build a solid foundation.
Currently I am an Oracle ACE ; Speaker at Oracle Open World, Oracle Developers Day, OTN Tour Latin America and APAC region and IOUG Collaborate ; Co-President of ORAMEX (Mexico Oracle User Group), Web Events Chair for IOUG Cloud Computing Special Interest Group (SIG) ; At the moment I am an Oracle Project Engineer at Pythian