Author Archives: andy.rivenes

orasetup

orasetup is one of the first utilities that I wrote when I started out working with Oracle databases. oraenv, in my opinion, just doesn’t have the flexibility to accommodate all of the the different environment variables for the various Oracle … Continue reading

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SQL Monitor Active Reports

In Oracle Database SQL Monitor is an easy to use tool for getting details about SQL statement execution. We use it all the time for Database In-Memory queries. I even wrote a technical brief to explain how to create and … Continue reading

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Database In-Memory Summit 2023

Join myself and the Database In-Memory team for the Database In-Memory Summit 2023.  It is free and virtual, and there will be two sessions so people around the world can attend. You can register here: https://asktom.oracle.com/pls/apex/asktom.search?oh=13621 Session 1: Tuesday June … Continue reading

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CloudWorld 2022 Is Over

I just wanted to thank everyone that attended the Database In-Memory Hands On Lab, sessions and demo area. It was a pleasure speaking with you and being able to meet you in person. The Steve Miller concert on Wednesday night … Continue reading

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New Database In-Memory Videos

I’ve posted some new videos on the Database In-Memory YouTube channel. A two part video that talks about what Database In-Memory is and describes some of the key underlying technology. Part 1 describes the use cases for Database In-Memory, it … Continue reading

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Database In-Memory Star Schema Benchmark Now Available

I’ve promised this for a long time and I’ve finally delivered! To all of those of you who have attended my Open World Hands On Lab sessions or have been to my In-Memory By Example presentations you can now easily … Continue reading

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What happened to AppsDBA?

Since joining Oracle the appsdba.com website went on hiatus, and now it has been forwarded here to AndyRivenes.com. The still relevant information will be made available along with new blogging and tweeting at @AndyRivenes. The code has also been resurrected … Continue reading

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DOAG and GLOC Are Almost Here!

It’s hard to believe that it’s already May, and that means that the DOAG and GLOC conferences are just around the corner. I will be presenting Database In-Memory By Example at DOAG on Tuesday, May 15 and then Database In-Memory … Continue reading

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Oracle Logging Framework (OLF)

The Oracle Logging Framework (OLF) is an Oracle PL/SQL based logging and debugging utility that supports “levels” similar to Log4J. The key feature of the OLF is the ability to dynamically set a logging level based on almost any combination … Continue reading

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New Database In-Memory Features in Oracle Database 18c

Oracle Database 18c is now available and you can find more details in this blog post by Dom Giles. Of course, with Oracle Database 18c comes new features for Oracle Database In-Memory as well. In Oracle Database 12c Release 2 … Continue reading

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