Exadata Hybrid Columnar Compression

The basic idea behind the Exadata Hybrid Columnar Compression (hereby referred as EHCC) is to reprise the benefits of column based storage while sustaining to the fundamental row based storage principle of Oracle database. Oftentimes  the databases following column based storage claim that comparatively they needs less IO to retrieve (more...)

Book Review: OCA Oracle Database 11g: Database Administration I: A Real-World Certification Guide by Steve Ries

The book OCA Oracle Database 11g: Database Administration I: A Real-World Certification Guide by Packt publishing has been published. The book has been authored by Steve Ries and I was the technical reviewer of the book. It was pleasure reviewing the book as the style of presentation, topics coverage and authenticity (more...)

Oracle – Emerging Technology trends and Innovation

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| Feb 12, 2013
Disclaimer – The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in the paper are my own and does not reflect of my current or last employers. Introduction Innovation is the need of the hour. Innovation walks through the storm of thoughts and lays down the platform for fresh efforts, stability and business. It has been years of … Continue reading »

Interview with Saurabh K. Gupta, Author of ‘Oracle Advanced PL/SQL Developer Professional Guide’

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| Jan 14, 2013
    Saurabh is the author of our recently published Oracle Advanced PL/SQL Developer Professional Guide Which helps master the advanced features of PL/SQL to design and optimize code using real-time demonstrations.               Find the complete interview at the below link http://authors.packtpub.com/content/interview-saurabh-k-gupta-author-oracle-advanced-plsql-developer-professional-guide Filed under: Oracle Tagged: 1849687226, 9781849687225, Packt, Saurabh K. Gupta

SbhOracle welcomes 2013!!

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| Jan 1, 2013
Wish you all a great New Year 2013. I wish the year brings in lot of happiness, joy, success and opportunities in all your endeavors. SbhOracle enters into its third year. The last year saw some great heights, mixed responses from the viewers and streamlined reachability in the community. The blog consistently clocked 500+ reviews every month … Continue reading »

Book Review: Oracle Database XE 11gR2 Jump Start Guide by Asif Momen

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| Nov 27, 2012
The renowned Oracle ACE, Asif Momen deserves full credit in producing a quality work on Oracle database overview and awareness of related terms. The style of the Packt’s book “Oracle Database XE 11gR2 Jump Start Guide” is a perfect KISS (Keep It Short and Simple). Best aspect being that the book successfully drives its objectives and … Continue reading »

Its time to Light up!!

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| Nov 12, 2012
Wish you all great Diwali. Here comes the lights. Have a safe, prosperous and lightening Diwali. Though we pledge for silent celebrations this Diwali in interest of air, but I still long for the excitement of noisy and smoky crackers. May this Diwali enlightens your life with prosperity, happiness, care, affection, health, growth and all … Continue reading »

Oracle NoSQL Kvstore (1.2.123) deployment demo

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| Nov 8, 2012
With the next turn fold of web2.0, database paradigms have molded their behaviors too to map the requirements and expectations. NoSQL is a database of modern times where the database platform is need based rather than rule based. Rather being generic, traditional or conventional, its more suited for limited – perhaps specific requirements. Leading software giants like … Continue reading »

Oracle 11g R2 Grid Infrastructure installation on 2 node cluster using Virtualbox

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| Nov 4, 2012
Hi Guyzz, Though there is a lot of buzz on Oracle engineered systems, RAC deployments, 12c technical enablements but still certain basics and walkthrough demos appear to be quite handy and helpful for upcoming professionals in the area. In last few times, I was trying to refresh the demonstration of two node RAC database installation on … Continue reading »

Book Review: Oracle Database XE 11gR2 Jump Start Guide by Asif Momen

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| Oct 25, 2012
Hello guys,   Recently I have been asked by Packt to review their book “Oracle Database XE 11gR2 Jump Start Guide” authored by Oracle ACE Asif Momen. I am glad to have my copy in my account. I have gone through the book contents and it looks like a structured stairs for beginners in Oracle database … Continue reading »