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Striim MDR on PostgreSQL: Fixing striimsecuritytable does not exist

Fri, 2026-10-16 16:31

Striim won’t start on a new PostgreSQL MDR? If postgres owns the striim schema, here’s how to find it and fix the issue.

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Striim 5.4.2 on macOS: Using Oracle Instant Client 26ai Drivers

Sun, 2026-10-11 16:08

Running Striim 5.4.2 on macOS against Oracle 26ai? Swap the bundled 21 drivers for Instant Client jars and set NATIVE_LIBS.

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AI Agents at the Data Pipeline Layer: What Striim 5.4.2 Actually Hands Over (and What It Doesn’t)

Tue, 2026-09-22 11:54

Striim 5.4.2 gives AI agents pipeline access via MCP and Clara, without bypassing your existing controls.

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When Your Demo Derby Database Blocks a Striim Restart

Wed, 2026-09-09 16:45

A Derby duplicate-key error can block Striim from restarting right after you apply a license key — here's the fix.

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So, You Want to Move Your Striim MDR to PostgreSQL?

Sat, 2026-09-05 18:16

Moving your Striim metadata repository off the default Derby instance and onto PostgreSQL, step by step, with real SQL.

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Same River, New Current: Joining Striim

Sun, 2026-08-30 14:42

After six great years, I'm closing RheoData and joining Striim as Senior Director of Product Marketing. Here's why.

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Striim: Connecting to the Console

Wed, 2026-08-05 18:15

Learn how to connect to the Striim console — the command line interface DBAs will find familiar from GoldenGate tools.

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GoldenGate FUNCTIONSTACKSIZE: The Parameter You’ve Never Heard Of

Wed, 2026-07-08 21:24

GoldenGate's FUNCTIONSTACKSIZE error isn't about functions — wide tables over 200 columns trigger it. Here's the one-line fix.

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Coordinated Replicats: The Best Way to Do Initial Load

Fri, 2026-06-26 09:36

Coordinated vs parallel replicat for Oracle GoldenGate initial loads: why coordinated wins and scales a single table.

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Using INCLUDE Files and Macros in OCI GoldenGate

Wed, 2026-06-24 19:59

OCI GoldenGate drops the dirprm and dirmac directories, but INCLUDE files and macros still work. Here is how to create and reference them in the cloud console.

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Pour the Water: A Mental Health Month Note for Those of Us in Tech

Tue, 2026-05-12 06:09

A Mental Health Month note for those of us in tech: help anyway. Even when you're tired. Even when they can't help back.

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Migration vs. Replication: Two Different Jobs for Oracle GoldenGate

Mon, 2026-05-04 10:56

Migration and replication aren't the same thing - even when both run on Oracle GoldenGate. Here's how to choose right.

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Oracle AI Vector Search: A New Way to Search Your Data

Sun, 2026-02-08 16:20

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: What You Need to Know About the Latest Release

Thu, 2026-01-29 11:02

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

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Why Your Database is About to Become the Most Important Player in Your AI Strategy

Wed, 2026-01-28 07:58

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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A DBA’s Guide to GPU Monitoring on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure

Mon, 2026-01-26 15:19

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

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Understanding Time To First Token: The Critical LLM Latency Metric Every DBA Should Know

Sun, 2026-01-25 16:13

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

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The End of Manual GoldenGate Operations: Why GoldenGateMCP Signals a Fundamental Shift

Sat, 2026-01-03 22:30

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

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Mounting a Block Volume in OCI: A Quick Reference Guide

Tue, 2025-12-23 13:56

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

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The AI-Powered DBA: Why Embracing Artificial Intelligence Is No Longer Optional

Wed, 2025-12-17 14:07

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

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