Re: Validating Flashback Database
From: DA Morgan <damorgan_at_psoug.org>
Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:37:41 -0700
Message-ID: <1213994253.619750@bubbleator.drizzle.com>
>
> A very interesting topic, actually. I personally don't have any
> experience with it, so I'm not qualified to comment. I certainly
> agree with the sentiment about looking at new features with a critical
> eye, but I wouldn't want to stop anyone from gaining experience with
> it. Just because a gazillion people have used something doesn't mean
> your particular configuration won't have issues, either.
>
> I suspect the answer to #2 is that Oracle patches also include
> executable components, so you might have issues. Don't the patches
> have a documented unpatch?
>
> My own view is paranoia isn't enough. Always have a way out when you
> are responsible for production upgrades, preferably so you can fix
> stuff before anyone notices you screwed up.
>
> jg
> --
> @home.com is bogus.
> "We were supposed to have 3 days of vendor demos, but so many pulled
> out it's just one day now. JDE called and said 'we don't have
> anything for your requirements'" - overheard in fast casual
> restaurant. I don't know how I keep quiet.
Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:37:41 -0700
Message-ID: <1213994253.619750@bubbleator.drizzle.com>
joel garry wrote:
> On Jun 19, 7:25 pm, mc..._at_hotmail.com wrote:
>> Anyone actually using flashback database out there....? Or did I >> chose a boring topic..? >> >> Matt
>
> A very interesting topic, actually. I personally don't have any
> experience with it, so I'm not qualified to comment. I certainly
> agree with the sentiment about looking at new features with a critical
> eye, but I wouldn't want to stop anyone from gaining experience with
> it. Just because a gazillion people have used something doesn't mean
> your particular configuration won't have issues, either.
>
> I suspect the answer to #2 is that Oracle patches also include
> executable components, so you might have issues. Don't the patches
> have a documented unpatch?
>
> My own view is paranoia isn't enough. Always have a way out when you
> are responsible for production upgrades, preferably so you can fix
> stuff before anyone notices you screwed up.
>
> jg
> --
> @home.com is bogus.
> "We were supposed to have 3 days of vendor demos, but so many pulled
> out it's just one day now. JDE called and said 'we don't have
> anything for your requirements'" - overheard in fast casual
> restaurant. I don't know how I keep quiet.
I use flashback database frequently and often.
Not for Oracle patches ... but rather for application patching and maintenance.
-- Daniel A. Morgan Oracle Ace Director & Instructor University of Washington damorgan_at_x.washington.edu (replace x with u to respond) Puget Sound Oracle Users Group www.psoug.orgReceived on Fri Jun 20 2008 - 15:37:41 CDT