We know very well that database technologies need a blog presence, and how to best offer that blogging experience — without the danger of boredom — is something tons of Oracle, SQL Server, and MySQL bloggers continue to show through Log Buffer. Enjoy!

Oracle:

Various approaches exist to organize your groovy scripts and package up utilities.

Oracle Certification announces the release of the new Oracle Linux 6 certification paths.

Designed for the Cloud, the new multitenant architecture of Oracle Database 12c now enables customers to greatly simplify and accelerate database consolidation by …

More and more blogs are springing up to cover database technologies. This ethereal Log Buffer Edition yet again cherishes this spectacular growth and offers a few links from the Oracle, SQL Server, and MySQL arenas.

Oracle:

Are Oracle enqueue rules leading to deadlock changes again in 12.1? Charles Hooper asks.

James Morle writes about optimal Oracle configuration for efficient table scanning.

Richard Foote writes a quick post on the reuse of empty leaf blocks in index.

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This Log Buffer Edition marvels at the ease, simplicity, and power of the database bloggers as they go about their adventures in the realms of Oracle, SQL Server, and MySQL.

Oracle:

The new Oracle Database 12c’s “Implicit Result Sets” (IRS) feature allows query results to be returned from a stored PL/SQL procedure (or a PL/SQL anonymous block) without requiring a special PHP code.

Ranka has been spending a lot of time on big data and its application, architecture, and processes.

Kashif Manzoor tells us how to use the new Clone Log Parser utility in Oracle E-Business Suite.

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In this Log Buffer, you have naan bread, two types of roti, pasta, Karachi biryani, Chiken Tandoori, Beef tikka, eggplant masala, mixed pickles, French pastry with some elixir to wash all of it down. Yes, once again, this edition of Log Buffer contains numerous flavors from Oracle, SQL Server and MySQL.

Oracle:

Sometimes it’s the little differences that make something really cool, and Martin was wondering why this hasn’t made it into the Oracle dictionary before.

Oracle introduced a new feature for DataGuard called Far Sync. This configuration is designed to support synchronous redo transport between primary and standby database, which are far apart.

There are a few …

There is a tsunami of blog posts out there as Oracle has made public its 12c database and SQL Server and MySQL with numerous new offerings. This Log Buffer Edition covers a few salient blog posts.

Oracle:

Among the major ETL tools in the market , Oracle Data Integrator outshines not just for a couple of reason. Oracle has invested a lot in developing the tool after it took over from Sunopsis.

You want to learn more about innovative features of WLS 11g and 12c? You want to get answers about the roadmap and capabilities?

Kristin Rose tells us that 12c  offers the latest innovation from …

Nelson Mandela, The Madiba, said: ” There is nothing like returning to a place that remains unchanged to find the ways in which you yourself have altered.” Bloggers return to their blogs to experience the same charming thing, and database bloggers are no different. Enjoy this edition of Log Buffer.

Oracle:

With the new release of Oracle Database 12c, Oracle has removed the old Database Console.  In its place, they have given us Enterprise Manager Express (EM Express for short).

And here is a perspective about Why Not to Upgrade to Oracle 12c Database.

Sayan Malakshinov talks about Oracle 12c: Lateral, row_limiting_clause.

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Just like the new car model excites the car enthusiasts, the new version of the database products fascinates the database professionals. A plethora of blog posts sprung up as the new versions of databases are released. Oracle, SQL Server, and MySQL now have new things to offer. This Log Buffer shares that excitement and anticipation.

Oracle:

Samer Forzley of Pythian explains why you should upgrade to Oracle 12c.

Abhinav Agarwal informs that Oracle Business Intelligence Suite Bundle Patch 11.1.1.7.1 is now available for download.

Yury Velikanov presents a step by step guide to have the brand …

Close your eyes and imagine an affordable holiday featuring islands, pools, simmering white sandy beaches, and clubs. Chances are that you’re thinking about a resort in Hawaii, Fiji or French Polynesia. Now picture such a trip right now. I’ll give you a second. Still wondering? Yep, it’s this edition of Log buffer. :)

Oracle:

Bobby has hacked a script together Tuesday night to figure out how to fit all his production data files and temp files on a development server for a RMAN restore of a production backup onto a new server.

SQL Gone Bad – But Plan Not Changed? Kerry has more.

During …

A blog post is a composition in an informal verse, usually characterized by the sharing of ideas, experiences, and opinionated news. This vivid explanation of valuable ramblings about the database technologies is what makes this Log Buffer Edition again.

Oracle:

Owen Allen got a question about the Management Credentials that are used for managing assets in Ops Center.

Nicolas Gasparotto carries on with his Prompt-free Appliance deployment series.

An introduction from the Cubegeek: Big Data – Part One.

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The onslaught of blogs is hard to ignore and underestimate. Blogging has become part of technologists everywhere, including the database professionals and evangelists. This Log Buffer Edition appreciates that and consists of blogs from Oracle, SQL Server and MySQL.

Oracle:

Dass Oracle in Version 11 unter bestimmten Umständen große serielle Full Table Scans (FTS) mit Hilfe von Direct Path Reads durchführen kann, ist schon häufig erwähnt worden (hier im Blog mindestens in drei Artikeln) – zuletzt hatte Tanel Poder darauf hingewiesen, dass die Entscheidung für diesen Zugriff seit 11.2.

Michael Snow highlights an active WebCenter partner with a recent success in the …