In a previous post, I was lamenting the lack of a Boolean Data Type in Oracle Database. As of Oracle Database 23c, Boolean Data Types
Tag: Exadata
On Exadata, Sometimes Looks Can Be Deceiving
Sometimes performance on Exadata can be so good that you don’t think there’s a problem! I recently ran into a situation where an Exadata offloaded
IOTs on Oracle Database 23c: What’s old is new again? Part 2
In part 1 of the mini-series on Oracle Database Index-Organized tables (IOTs), I reviewed some of the pitfalls of using IOTs, especially on an Exadata
Sometimes I Can’t Live Without ARCHIVELOG Mode and I Can’t Live With It
The title of this article does not have a typo. ARCHIVELOG mode has been a foundational element of Oracle Database for every version I can
Are IOTs Relevant in the Exadata World? Part 1
I’m not talking about Internet Of Things devices, but of course Oracle Index Organized Tables, which have been available in Oracle Database long before Exadata
Oracle “Always Free” Autonomous Database: A Free Slice of Exadata?
In September of 2019 Oracle started offering an Autonomous Database (Data Warehouse or OLTP) that is part of their “Always Free” Oracle Cloud tier. “Free”
All Kinds of Exadata Stuff 