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Tuesday, 31 March 2026

PostgreSQL Backup Guide: pg_dump vs pg_dumpall

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 If you have ever been in a production outage where a single schema was corrupted or a developer dropped the wrong table, you already know o...
Friday, 20 March 2026

Essential Oracle Database Keywords for DBAs - Part 2

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When you are preparing for an Oracle DBA interview — or troubleshooting a production issue at 2 AM — definitions alone are not enough. You n...
Sunday, 15 March 2026

When Oracle Uses PGA Instead of SGA for Large Table Scans

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Most Oracle DBAs learn early in their careers that the System Global Area ( SGA) is the primary memory structure used for caching data b...
Monday, 9 March 2026

Adding an Instance to Oracle RAC: Step-by-Step Guide for DBAs

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 Expanding your Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC) database by adding a new instance can be intimidating, especially if you want to ensu...
Thursday, 5 March 2026

Oracle Utilities for DBAs: Complete Guide to Essential Tools

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 Managing an Oracle Database efficiently requires mastering a variety of utilities designed for administration, data movement, performance t...
Monday, 2 March 2026

Understanding Oracle 19c DML Internals for OLTP Performance

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For Oracle DBAs managing high-volume OLTP (Online Transaction Processing) systems, understanding how core DML (Data Manipulation Language) o...
Saturday, 28 February 2026

Oracle Backup Success Story : Predictable Backups, Confident Restores - Oracle Features for Modern VLDBs

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 When we talk about database growth, we usually celebrate it.  But growth without backup redesign is silent risk. This was the story of a 6...
Friday, 27 February 2026

Essential Oracle Database Keywords Every DBA Should Know - Part 1

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 Whether you are just stepping into the world of Oracle databases or have years of experience managing complex environments, understanding t...
Monday, 23 February 2026

SQL Query Tuning in Oracle: A Practical Guide for DBAs

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 If you're an Oracle DBA, you already know this feeling: a message pops up — “The application is slow.” No context. No logs. Just urgen...
Monday, 16 February 2026

Oracle Data Archiving Best Practices Guide

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As an Oracle DBA, you already know this feeling - the database keeps growing, storage keeps expanding, backups take longer, maintenance wind...
Monday, 9 February 2026

How to Boost Oracle Data Pump Performance for Faster IMPDP Operations

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 Oracle Data Pump (IMPDP) is a powerful utility for moving data between Oracle databases, but large-scale imports and exports can often be s...
Wednesday, 4 February 2026

VLDB Backup Optimization – RMAN Concepts Revision for Interviews

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  Q 1: What is the main challenge when backing up a multi-terabyte Oracle database with very large datafiles?
Monday, 26 January 2026

Republic Day Reflections for DBAs: Oracle, PostgreSQL, MSSQL, and the Art of Governance

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As India celebrates 26th January - Republic Day, it’s a perfect moment for DBAs to draw parallels between national governance and database m...
Monday, 12 January 2026

All Important Things About Oracle RAC Every DBA Should Know

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   In today's always-on digital world, databases are no longer just data stores—they are the backbone of business continuity. Whether it...
Monday, 5 January 2026

Classic vs Integrated Capture in Oracle GoldenGate: Key Differences Explained

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 Oracle GoldenGate is a robust solution for real-time data replication, offering flexibility to suit a wide range of enterprise database env...
Monday, 24 November 2025

Oracle Data Pump Features: 11g vs 19c – Key Differences DBAs Should Know

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 If you have worked with Oracle databases, you are likely familiar with Oracle Data Pump , the high-performance utility for exporting and im...
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Monday, 17 November 2025

Reducing RPO and Managing Recovery Time for Oracle Bigfile Tablespaces

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 Managing Oracle Bigfile Tablespaces can seem daunting when it comes to backup and recovery. With a single datafile potentially exceeding hu...
Thursday, 14 August 2025

Celebrating Freedom with PostgreSQL: A Tribute on India's Independence Day

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 As India marks 78 years of freedom, it’s a perfect moment to draw some  parallels between our nation’s journey and our favorite open-source...
Sunday, 10 August 2025

Step-by-Step Guide: Configuring Yum Repository in Linux for Oracle DBAs

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 For Oracle DBAs managing Linux systems, configuring Yum repositories is essential for streamlining package management tasks like ins...
Monday, 28 July 2025

Mastering Partition Management in Oracle: A Practical Approach

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Effective partition management is a game-changer for Oracle databases, especially when dealing with large volumes of data. It not onl...
Sunday, 6 July 2025

Effortless Database Maintenance with Oracle Fleet Patching and Provisioning

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 Oracle Fleet Patching and Provisioning (FPP), previously known as Rapid Home Provisioning (RHP), is a powerful feature introduced in Oracle...
Sunday, 29 June 2025

Oracle Autonomous Database: Streamline Your Performance with Automatic Indexing

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 In the ever-evolving landscape of database management, Oracle's Autonomous Database stands out for its advanced automation capab...
Sunday, 15 June 2025

Oracle Exadata on Exascale Infrastructure: Redefining Database Performance and Flexibility

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  Oracle Exadata's integration with Exascale infrastructure ushers in a new era of database management, combining unprecedented scalabil...
Monday, 19 May 2025

Oracle TDE (Part II): Advanced Encryption and Storage Considerations

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  Oracle TDE provides flexible encryption options for both database and tablespace levels. The default encryption standard for database and ...
Sunday, 18 May 2025

Oracle TDE (Part I) : A Comprehensive Overview of Transparent Data Encryption

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 Oracle's Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) is a pivotal feature for securing sensitive information in your database. It offers robust e...
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Wonted thingie.. A techie, from a reputed company, who keeps worrying about the tweaking the sqls and Optimizer parameters, weekend maintenances, upgrades, support, and what not a DBA can do!! Yet trying to find some time to pen down the rushing thoughts as well as my technical experience, so that it could help others! At times me, people end up searching their own blogs :D
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