Oracle Database 12.2 - How to track index usage
By Deiby GómezIntroductionSeveral articles have been written about how to track the usage of indexes and there are several scripts to determine which indexes are being used after monitoring for a...
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Starting in Oracle 12.1.0.1 there are several new features, +500 I have heard, and one of a good features for developers is "Invisible Columns". Invisible Columns allows a developer create a table...
View ArticleOracle Database 12.2 Statement-level Refresh for Materialized Views
By Deiby Gómez Introduction:Materialized views have been used for several years and they are being improved by Oracle with every database version or release. Up to Oracle Database 12cR1 Oracle...
View ArticleOracle EM 13c Database's historic data without DBA_HIST*
By Deiby GómezIntroductionData changes frequently in OLTP environments and Oracle has to be aware of those changes or at least to try detect these changes in order to adjust the optimizer and execute...
View ArticleWhy Certifications Are Important
By Deiby GómezIntroduction:Ever since I started my career in Oracle technology I’ve always wanted to deliver the best support to my clients. I have wanted to solve the problems quickly. I am not afraid...
View ArticlePrepare yourself for passing the Oracle Certified Master 12c requirements!
By Deiby GómezIntroductionIn 2013 I began my preparation for becoming Oracle Certified Master (OCM) 11g. I was already OCP (Oracle Certified Professional) 11g and OCP 12c, so to get to the next level,...
View ArticleSolving Communication problems between DB and ASM instances
By Deiby Gómez IntroductionMost of the time I write how-to articles or I am introducing a new feature of Oracle Database. Those articles contain new information that’s good to know and help people fix...
View ArticleBlock Corruption in an Oracle Database
By Deiby GómezIntroductionBlock corruption is a common topic when we are dealing with any software that stores data. In Oracle Database there are several types of logical structures that are mapped to...
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