In September 2016, the State of Oregon finalized a settlement with Oracle over the failed Cover Oregon health insurance exchange project. The deal was meant […]
The Impact of Mars vs Oracle on VMware Licensing and Vendor Audit Strategies
The question of how Oracle licenses its software in VMware environments has long been a matter of debate among IT professionals, compliance specialists, and corporate […]
Building a Centralized Oracle GoldenGate Hub for Multi-Source Database Replication
Oracle GoldenGate has become a critical component in modern enterprise environments that require real-time data replication and high availability. At the core of its architecture […]
Oracle NID Utility Explained: How to Change Database Name and DBIDD
Renaming an Oracle database is a task that database administrators may encounter when supporting multiple environments such as production, quality assurance, and testing. One common […]
Upgrade SQL Server 2008 Safely and Efficiently Before Extended Support Ends
Microsoft officially ended extended support for SQL Server 2008 and SQL Server 2008 R2 on July 9, 2019. This milestone means that organizations can no […]
Understanding SQL Server Memory Management and Its Impact on CPU
SQL Server memory management is a critical component of database performance and overall system stability. Unlike many other software applications that operate with fixed memory […]
Choosing Between BYOL and License Included for Oracle Databases on AWS RDS
The decision to run Oracle databases in the cloud often begins with evaluating Amazon Web Services. AWS offers multiple hosting options for Oracle workloads, each […]
Cloud Migration for Oracle: Leveraging GCVE for Licensing and Architecture Optimization
Over the past decade, enterprises have faced increasing complexity in running Oracle workloads in cloud environments. Organizations heavily invested in Oracle database-dependent applications often encounter […]
How SQL PASS Summit Enhances Cross-Platform Database Expertise
Attending SQL PASS Summit 2014 in Seattle was an experience that offered me a fresh perspective on the Microsoft SQL Server ecosystem. As someone whose […]
Oracle Audits Simplified: VMware Virtualization and the Installed or Running Processor Debate
Oracle audits are a core component of software license compliance and can have significant implications for organizations using Oracle products. The standard Oracle License and […]