Database management Monitoring SQL Server with Oracle OEM Grid Control 11g 27.05.2013 by Stéphane Savorgnano Recently, I had the chance to install the SQL Server Plug-in for Oracle Entreprise Management Grid Control 11g to monitor a SQL Server instance based on a windows host. Our client, who monitors these Oracle databases via OEM Grid Control(…)
Operating systems Oracle RAC 11.2.0.2: A disturbing loop in a “ohasd” startup script 10.05.2013 by Oracle Team Last February, I performed an operating system rolling upgrade on a four-nodes RAC cluster (11.2.0.2). I then faced a strange problem when restarting the operating system… The first step of the procedure was to stop all Grid Infrastructure and Database(…)
Technology Survey OpenERP release 7.0: Not just an update 07.05.2013 by Middleware Team OpenERP release 7.0, which just came out, shows some real advantages in terms of accessibility. By refining the website, OpenERP wants to prove that the new release is not merely an update but a new product with a new(…)
Operating systems Boot sequence for all Linux-based operating systems 03.05.2013 by Middleware Team In this bog posting, I will present a boot sequence that works for all Linux-based operating systems – from switching on the power to the login screen. 7 steps There are 7 steps for Linux startup: Power(…)
Hardware & Storage Scripts to duplicate an Oracle database virtual machine: step two 22.04.2013 by Oracle Team In January, I promised to show you the next step of a procedure to manage templates with Virtual Box. Don’t worry, I have not forgotten but I was very busy! This step, the final one, consists on customizing of a virtual(…)
Database management SQL Server 2012: Create & replay a trace with Distributed Replay 18.04.2013 by Stéphane Savorgnano My last blog was about installing and configuring Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Distributed Replay. This time, I will show you how you can create a trace and replay it with Distributed Replay Clients on a specific SQL Server target.
Technology Survey SQL Server 2012 SP 1: Third Cumulative Update (CU3) available 09.04.2013 by Stéphane Savorgnano Three weeks ago, Microsoft published the third Cumulative Update (CU3) for Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Service Pack one. As usual, if this Cumulative Update solves an issue you are facing, install it quickly – otherwise, do not install it. Which(…)
Operating systems Oracle Database Appliance: new ODA X3-2 architecture 05.04.2013 by Oracle Team A few weeks ago, I posted an article about Oracle Database Appliance, focusing on ODA version 2.5.0.0.0. However, a new update of ODA, version 2.5.5.0.0, was released by Oracle on 5 March. This posting will focus on the new(…)
Database management SQL Server 2012: Installing and configuring Distributed Replay 28.03.2013 by Stéphane Savorgnano Distributed Replay is a new fonctionality of Microsoft SQL Server 2012. It helps you assess the impact of future upgrades (SQL Server, hardware, OS) or SQL Server tunings by replaying a trace captured from a productive SQL Server environment(…)
Operating systems Oracle Database Appliance (ODA) – an overview 18.03.2013 by Oracle Team Last february, I had the chance to attend an Oracle presentation about ODA: Oracle Database Appliance. I found it interessant to share what I have learned about this technology. Which, I confess, convinced me. Summary Before developing the software(…)