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Learn how Oracle AI Vector Search enables semantic search in your database. Master the VECTOR datatype and similarity queries.

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Oracle GoldenGate 26ai brings AI integration, unified management, and Yugabyte support to enterprise data replication.

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Oracle 26ai marks a shift: your database is becoming the foundation of AI strategy. Here's why DBAs should take notice.

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Learn how to install nvidia-smi on OCI GPU instances running Oracle Enterprise Linux 9 by resolving kernel dependencies.

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Time To First Token (TTFT) measures LLM response latency. Learn why this metric matters and how to optimize it.

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Manual database troubleshooting is ending. Operational intelligence transforms how DBAs work. Here's what's next.

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A quick reference guide for mounting block volumes to OCI compute instances running Oracle Linux Server 8.9

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Discover why AI elevates the DBA role rather than replacing it, and how your expertise becomes more valuable than ever.

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From SSH scripts to AI agents: How Oracle GoldenGate automation evolved to enable dynamic replication architectures.

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Accessing Oracle GoldenGate Microservices shouldn't require users to remember multiple port numbers or expose unnecessary infrastructure. Learn how to configure NGINX as a reverse proxy for Oracle GoldenGate 23ai, providing a single, secure entry point to your entire deployment. This practical guide walks through the complete setup process for RHEL 8.x and Oracle Linux 8 environments, including critical module stream configuration, SSL/TLS security implementation, and certificate management. Drawing from real-world deployments, you'll discover how to use Oracle's ReverseProxySettings utility, properly configure cipher suites, and verify your implementation. Whether you're simplifying user access or strengthening your security posture, this step-by-step approach helps your team achieve a production-ready reverse proxy configuration.

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Your Oracle GoldenGate 21c response file won't work for 23ai deployments—and that's by design. Oracle fundamentally restructured GoldenGate configuration with 23ai, introducing deployment-level administrator separation, granular directory control, Configuration Service options, and enhanced security with TLS 1.3 support. This detailed comparison reveals the critical differences between response file schemas, explains why backward compatibility breaks, and provides practical migration strategies for maintaining automation across GoldenGate versions from 12c through 23ai. Learn how to leverage new capabilities like remote metrics and centralized configuration management while keeping your existing deployments running smoothly.

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Discover the major announcements from Oracle AI World 2025, including the transformation to Oracle Database 26ai, GoldenGate's AI-ready capabilities, and the game-changing OCI GoldenGate on Azure integration. Learn how Oracle is architecting AI into the core of data management and why these innovations position organizations for the AI revolution.

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Discover how documenting technical solutions transformed my Oracle consulting career and why sharing knowledge multiplies your value. Learn practical approaches to start writing about your technical experiences and build both expertise and community connections.

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Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers are transforming how enterprises integrate AI with their business applications, but this powerful connectivity creates new security challenges that go far beyond basic HTTPS encryption. As MCP servers grant AI systems access to sensitive business data across multiple applications—from CRM systems to databases—they essentially become gateways to your entire digital infrastructure. This comprehensive guide explores the multi-layered security approach needed for enterprise MCP deployments, covering authentication strategies, network architecture, data protection, and monitoring capabilities that ensure your AI integration remains both powerful and secure.

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After implementing Oracle GoldenGate in more environments than I can count, I’ve noticed something: every implementation follows the same pattern. […]

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Get connected to Oracle Database 23ai on Oracle@GCP in under 10 minutes using VS Code and SQL Developer extension. This step-by-step guide walks through wallet retrieval, connection configuration, and security best practices for DBAs managing cloud databases. No complexity, just straightforward instructions to establish secure connections and start working with your Autonomous Database instance.

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After decades of managing Oracle databases – from 8i in the Army to the latest 23ai deployments – I’ve seen […]

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Recently I’ve been helping clients navigate one of the more challenging aspects of Oracle GoldenGate implementations – replicating Large Objects […]

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For data engineers and architects, enabling real-time data flow from transactional Oracle databases into analytical platforms like Google BigQuery is […]

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Your Snowflake bills are probably 3x higher than they need to be. We  wrapped up an implementation where we slashed […]

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