Background Prior to Oracle 12c moving non-ASM data files required taking data files ‘offline’ and negotiating an outage with the business, since Oracle 12c this is has no longer been the case. I was recently challenged with moving a good size filesystem 19c Oracle database from an existing storage platform to a new storage array. Prepare ASM... Continue Reading →
Oracle 12c Online Database Move Datafile
After watching an Oracle R12c new features presentation at a recent conference somebody asked me what was my favourite Oracle R12c database feature, for me it was easy has to be 'ALTER DATABASE MOVE DATAFILE' Prior to Oracle 12c moving non-ASM data files required taking data files 'offline' and negotiating an outage with the business, with... Continue Reading →
A Quick look at Delphix Cross Platform Provisioning
Why Cross Platform Provisioning (XPP) As a consultant I am fortunate to get the opportunity to work and speak with many customers across the whole of EMEA, a topic which is often discussed is the use of the Linux or the 'Cloud' for Development and Test teams. I will cover how you can migrate data... Continue Reading →
Taking Oracle EBS R12 up into the Clouds with Delphix
Getting 'Cloud Ready' In my previous Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) Virtualisation postings I have shown how Delphix can be used to Virtualise your EBS environment, and then how it can be used to to provision new virtual EBS environments. Part 1: Virtualising Oracle EBS R12.1 using Delphix Part 2: Creating a Virtual Oracle EBS Environment using... Continue Reading →