Along with the deep learning I’ve been allowed to do about data virtualization, I’ve learned a great deal about Test Data Management. Since doing so, I’ve started to do some informal surveys of the DBAs I run into and ask them, “How do you get data to your testers so that they can perform tests?” “How do you deliver code to different environments?” As a basic skill for a database administrator, we’re taught how to use export and import tools, along with cloning options to deliver data where its needed for various development and in succession, testing activities. If DBAs didn’t…
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With me traveling to Redwood City next week to visit HQ and then Oracle Open World the week after, I’m busy during many of my off hours preparing a new Raspberry Pi STEAM setup for a maker’s faire the beginning of October. I’d heard that many were having challenges with installing different HATs on their new RPI 3, especially older ones like the Pibrella. This is still one of my favorite accessories for my RPI due to the button, speaker and three LEDs, but also since I can hot swap jump wires without risk of shorting out the unit like…
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The following issues in this post are common challenges experienced by Raspberry Pi, (RPI) owners and I’m consistently frustrated with the ridiculous answers out on the internet for them! No fear, trusty Raspains! I’m here to offer you the correct and [pretty easy] answers that will actually fix the problems and won’t lead you to searching for hours on the internet. We techies know that no matter what, going back to the configuration at the OS, (operating system) level is just the best way to fix problems. Raspberry Pi issues are no different, so read on… Keyboard Set To A Different Language If…
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Oracle Open World 2016 is almost here…where did the summer go?? With this upon us, there is something you attendees need and that’s to know about what awesome sessions are at Oracle Open World from the Delphix team! I gave my options up as is the tragedy of switching companies in late spring from Oracle, but you can catch some great content on how to reach the new level in data management with Tim Gorman, (my phenomenal hubby, duh!) and Brian Bent from Delphix: Barriers to Oracle Database in the Cloud [UGF5049] Tim Gorman, Technical Consultant, Delphix Sunday, Sep 18, 3:30…
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I’ve been busy reading and testing everything I can with Delphix, whenever I get a chance. I’m incredibly fascinated by copy data management and the idea of doing this with Exadata is nothing new, as Oracle has it’s own version with sparse copy. The main challenge is that Exadata’s version of this is kind of clunky and really doesn’t have the management user interface that Delphix offers. There is a lot of disk that comes with an Exadata, not just CPU, network bandwidth and memory. Now you can’t utilize offloading with a virtualized database, but you may not be interested…
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While chatting on slack the other day, one of my peers asked if I’d seen that ESG Global had done a write up on Veritas Velocity. Velocity is a product that won’t be available until the end of 2016 and is considered “Alpha”. I was surprised that anyone allowed to participate in Alpha was able to publish a description on the product, but that’s not my call to make. What I found interesting about the article, written by ESG, discusses how Veritas Velocity, “… is combining its sophisticated approaches to data management with its broader ability to deliver superior data protection and information availability…
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This is a living document that I will continue to update and will add new database platforms to as I go along in my career. I spend a lot of time translating database platforms I’ve worked in for all tiers of the technical business. It just seems natural that we might need a location on the web where that information is kept. I’ll add some diagrams at a later date, but we’ll start with a simple spreadsheet of common terms and questions and how each of the terms or tasks in Oracle, (the current #1 RDBMS) translates in other platforms.…
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I’m new to Mac, but most know that anything you give me, I’m looking to automate any task that I can get my hands on. As busy as my life is with demands, if I can get a computer to do the work for me, I will. Disaster strikes when anything is too manual in my life- One of those tasks is my weekly report to my boss telling him what projects I’m on and what I’ve done and what I will do the upcoming week. Work Task Simplicity with OmiFocus Its important to keep me on task, so out…
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I’ve been involved in two data masking projects in my time as a database administrator. One was to mask and secure credit card numbers and the other was to protect personally identifiable information, (PII) for a demographics company. I remember the pain, but it was better than what could have happened if we hadn’t protected customer data…. Times have changed and now, as part of a company that has a serious market focus on data masking, my role has time allocated to research on data protection, data masking and understanding the technical requirements. Reasons to Mask The percentage of companies…
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Anyone who’s anyone knows to search out OakTable World at major events in the US and Europe, and Oracle Open World 2016 is no different! OakTable World 2016, (#otw16) will be held at the Children’s Creativity Museum again this year during the week of Oracle Open World. The Oak Table members will be discussing their latest technical obsessions and research on Monday and Tuesday, (September 19th-20th). The truth is, folks- The Oak Table experts are an AWESOME group, (if I don’t say so myself! :)) as we could have easily done another day of incredible sessions, but alas, two days is all we have…
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A number of emails I received about trying out Delphix Express was regarding VMWare. Many of my followers had used Virtualbox for a long time and we all know, no one likes change, (OK, maybe me, but we know how abnormal I am anyway… :)) Adding a VM in VMWare Importing an OVA is pretty simple in VMWare. In the VMWare Fusion application, click on File, Import and accept the defaults. Depending on the size of the VM, the process will take the time needed to import and if anything happens to the VM you imported in, the great thing…
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For those of you that downloaded and are starting to work with Delphix Express, (because you’re the cool kids… :)) You may have noticed that there is an Express Edition Oracle 11g database out there you could use as a Dsource, (source database for Delphix to clone and virtualize…) If you’d like to work with this free version with your Delphix Express environment, these are the steps that I performed to allow me to utilize it. My setup is as follows: VMWare Fusions 8 Chrome Browser Delphix is upgraded to the latest VM release Although we start the environment from…
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So some unknowing fool gave me full access to a fridge of Starbucks caffeinated beverages, which should be against the law in this fine country. Needless to say, my ability to type approximately 180wpm has offered me the opportunity to catch up and blog about what it’s like almost a month in employed with Delphix. In just the last two weeks, a number of conference sessions have come about and events that I plan on being part of. Some of them are well known, some aren’t and some require a bit of promotion to make them even greater than they…
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Delphix Express offers a virtual environment to work with all the cool features like data virtualization and data masking on just a workstation or even a laptop. The product has an immense offering, so no matter how hard Kyle, Adam and the other folks worked on this labor of love, there’s bound to be some manual configurations that are required to ensure you get the most from the product. This is where I thought I’d help and offer a virtual hug to go along with the virtual images…:) If you’re already set on installing and working<– (Link here!!) with Delphix Express, you will find the…
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I’ve been going through some SERIOUS training in just over a week. This training has successfully navigated the “Three I’s”, as in its been Interesting, Interactive and Informative. The offerings are very complete and the knowledge gained is limitless. I’d also like to send a shout out to Steve Karam, Leighton Nelson and everyone else at Delphix who’s had a hand in designing the training, both for new employees and for the those working with our hands on labs. I’ve had a chance to work with both and they’re just far above anything I’ve seen anywhere else. The Challenge of…
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Back in 2012, when I started to build a reputation as a mentor, the goal was not just to create my own path and set it afire, but for others to desire to make their own path before my footsteps cooled. Never Fear Hot Coals This week I joined Delphix. Many acted as if this was pre-ordained and simply part of my destiny. Due to my technical knowledge, they assumed I would be working in the same group as my husband and virtualization was just a natural fit for my skills. Although I love working just a few feet from my husband, (which…
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So there are some cool features that are built into the GPIOZero library/module. One of the challenges I think many of us that have a lot of projects that we want to work on, is that we end up having to translate it to the version of RPI that we just happen to be working on or have available. This can be frustrating when the code is available without us having to rewrite it all in the libraries available for the hardware we just happen to plug-in. So GPIO the old way with photocells is a bit involved: GPIO.setmode(GPIO.BCM) def…
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So after over two years at Oracle, I’m moving on. Yes, for those of you who haven’t seen the tweets and the posts, you heard right. OK, everyone- cleansing breath. I worked with great people and did some awesome things in the community, blogged everything Enterprise Manager and talked over 1/2 the Oracle community into buying and doing projects with Raspberry Pi while I was at it! Many folks thought I was a product manager or a technical consultant, but my title was Consulting Member for the Technical Staff with the Strategic Customer Program with the Enterprise Manager and Oracle Management Cloud Group.…