Sizing Out Oracle Workloads for Azure Using an Oracle Statspack Report
*Previously on the Microsoft Tech Community Data Architecture Blog A number of our customers and my peers have asked me
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Making Technology Bulletproof
Author: Kellyn Gorman
Azure IO Performance for the RDBMS DBA- Part II
*Previously on the Microsoft Tech Community Data Architecture Blog There are considerable focus areas to infrastructure that the IaaS DBA
Read MoreBackup Scenarios for Oracle on Azure IaaS
*Previously on the Microsoft Tech Community Data Architecture blog Those responsible for data will tell you that no matter what
Read MoreEstimate Tool for Sizing Oracle Workloads to Azure IaaS VMs
*Previously on the Microsoft Data Architecture Blog in the Tech Community An an Oracle SME at Microsoft, it’s always important
Read MoreOracle RAC on Azure
*Updated 03/10/2022 This is a consistent question I receive often and although RAC isn’t supported in any third-party cloud by
Read MoreGoing Old School with Optimization Parameters in Oracle 19c
I had an interesting opportunity with a complex Oracle environment that exemplified the challenges of technical debt and dependency on
Read MoreMiracle Oracle World 2012 Recap
I ended up so wrapped up in everything going on when I returned home that I never did get my
Read MorePresentation Slides from MOW 2012 Available!
Anyone interested in viewing the PDF to either of my presentations from MOW2012, which was held in Billund, Denmark this
Read MoreDenmark, MOW2012 and ODTUG’s KSCOPE Blog
I am preparing to fly out to Denmark tomorrow for Miracle Open World, 2012 in Billund, Denmark, MOW2012 It will
Read MoreAssumptions- The Other DBA Killer
~ The least questioned assumptions are often the most questionable ~ Paul Broca I’ve always found assumptions to be one
Read MoreEM12c’s Configuration Topology
This is another little known feature, but one you have to work with to get a solid feel for and
Read MoreOracle for the SQL Server DBA Presentation Slides
Chris Shaw from Colorado Springs SQL Server SQLPass group invited me to come speak at this wonderful group last week
Read MoreAndy Colvin is Now an Oracle ACE!
Congratulations to my coworker, Andy Colvin who just received his Oracle ACE!! Just one more immensely technically gifted individual who
Read MoreEnkitec and SQLPass, Colorado Springs Style
Two things to be happy about today! 1st- Enkitec did a lovely announcement on Enkitec regarding my coming on board.
Read MoreMy Review of REI Monorail Sling Bag
Originally submitted at REI The REI Monorail Sling bag has the volume of a daypack and the features to meet
Read MoreSQL Saturday Presentation!
Due to scheduling conflict though, it’s on a Thursday evening for once! I will be presenting for the first time
Read MoreKSCOPE 2012 Events!
I’m forwarding out the latest KSCOPE 2012 Email. I love their stuff!! ———————————————————————————— The stars at night are big and
Read MoreThe Technical Bully Scenario
I’ve been again, unfortunately, reminded what makes a poor work environment for a DBA or Developer. Eddie Awad had sent
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