Configuring a PDB to Listen on a Specific RAC Node in Oracle Database In Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC) environments, you may need to restrict a Pluggable Database (PDB) to run on specific nodes. Here’s how to configure PDB MYPDB to listen only on node1: Step-by-Step Configuration 1. Configure the PDB State on Node 1…
Monitoring Oracle Archive Logs: A Quick Guide As an Oracle DBA, keeping a close eye on your archived redo logs is crucial for maintaining database health and ensuring smooth recovery operations. Today, I’ll share a simple yet powerful script that helps you monitor your archive logs effectively. The Power of v$archived_log The v$archived_log view is…
Automating Oracle Invalid Object Recompilation: A Practical Script As Oracle DBAs, we frequently encounter situations where database objects become invalid after patches, upgrades, or schema changes. Manually recompiling these objects can be time-consuming, especially in large databases. Today I’ll share a practical script that automates the generation of recompilation commands for all invalid objects in…
Managing Oracle Database Wallets: A Quick Guide Oracle Database provides robust security features to protect sensitive data, and one of the key components in this security framework is the Oracle Wallet. The wallet is a secure container used to store encryption keys, credentials, and certificates, ensuring that sensitive information is protected from unauthorized access. In…
Understanding Oracle Multitenant: Querying PDB Status Across Instances As an Oracle DBA working with Container Databases (CDBs), one of the most common tasks is checking the status of your Pluggable Databases (PDBs). Today I’ll share a useful script that provides a comprehensive view of all PDBs across all instances in your Oracle RAC environment. The…
Creating a Container Database (CDB) in Oracle Database Cloud Service Using dbaascli As a database administrator working with Oracle Database Cloud Service (DBCS), you have powerful command-line tools at your disposal. One of these is dbaascli, which allows you to perform various database operations directly from the server. Today, I’ll walk you through creating a…
