Oracle 12c Reaching End of Life July 2022
Are you currently running Oracle 12c (version 12.2.0.1) and have heard that it is soon to reach end of life? Released in 2013, it may be a surprise to find
Oracle Versions – The Complete Breakdown For The Last 20 Years
Version History 9i This release is mentioned for the i as opposed to the g and lately the c after the database versions. i stands for Internet, G represents Grid
SQL Server 2012 Is Reaching End-of-Life By July 2022
If you are currently using SQL Server 2012, then you may be aware of some big changes coming up for your organisation – after July 2022 you will no longer
Oracle Security Alert Advisory – CVE-2021-44228/CVE-2021-45046
Last updated 17:00, 21st December 2021 On December 10th, Oracle released Security Alert CVE-2021-44228 in response to the disclosure of a new vulnerability affecting Apache Log4j prior to version 2.15.
The Essential Guide to Oracle Licensing
Table of Contents The chances are, if your estate runs on an Oracle database, you’ve probably been approached by Oracle’s internal License Management Services (LMS) or Global Licensing Advisory Services
How to Deploy Disaster Recovery for Oracle Standard Edition
Now that RAC is no longer available for SE2 users as of 19c, how do you deploy disaster recovery for Oracle Standard Edition? After all, disaster recovery is a business
The Hidden Costs of a Legacy System
Still running on a legacy system? Perhaps your applications run fine (for now). And in uncertain times, the prospect of stumping up the capital investment for a new database estate
3 Key Benefits of a Patch Management Strategy
It’s remarkably easy to put off patching and because of this, database administrators (DBAs) have historically been lukewarm in their approach to applying patches. There are a range of factors
Top 5 Oracle Licensing Audit Triggers And How to Identify Them
It’s often said that Oracle Licensing Audits are conducted at random. Oracle themselves maintain this position.
However, it isn’t strictly true.
There are a whole range of triggers for an Oracle Licensing Audit. Here are our top five.
How to Choose an Oracle Database Managed Service Provider
So, you’re looking for an Oracle Database Managed Service Provider but unsure where to start. Choosing the right database partner that properly understands your needs is paramount, and it’s a
When is the right time to move your databases to the cloud?
Should you move your databases to the cloud? This is a question plenty or organisations are asking, and one we come across fairly often. And it’s a timely question. 90%
Managed Database Service VS Internal DBA: Which is Right for you?
Table of Contents Deciding whether to opt for a database managed service VS internal DBA can be a difficult decision. On the one hand, an in-house DBA is a known