Alok Giri Oracle

 Oracle 23c AI (also known as Oracle Database 23c: The Long-Term Release ) introduces several cutting-edge features, enhancements, and optimizations to RMAN (Recovery Manager), ensuring even more robust backup and recovery capabilities. RMAN remains an essential tool for Oracle DBAs, and with 23c, it becomes even more powerful, particularly with AI-assisted capabilities. Below are 10 new features in RMAN in Oracle 23c : 1. AI-Assisted Backup and Recovery Optimization Feature Overview : Oracle 23c introduces AI-driven algorithms that analyze system workload patterns, storage usage, and historical backup performance to optimize backup windows, schedules, and methods. The AI assistant learns from past recovery operations to suggest optimal backup strategies. Benefit : More efficient backups with minimal impact on production, and faster, more predictable recovery times based on learned behavior. 2. Automatic Block Repair with AI Feature Overview : This feature enhances RMAN’s block med...

    To configure Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Interconnect and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) FastConnect , you need to establish a reliable, high-bandwidth connection between GCP and OCI for private communication. This connection can be achieved via Partner Interconnect for GCP and FastConnect for OCI. Below is a detailed step-by-step guide to set up GCP Interconnect with OCI FastConnect: 1. Understanding the Terminology a. Google Cloud Interconnect Google Cloud Interconnect offers two types of connections: Dedicated Interconnect : Physical connections between your on-premise infrastructure and GCP. Partner Interconnect : A private connection provided by GCP’s network partners to connect your on-prem infrastructure or other clouds to GCP. For GCP-to-OCI, Partner Interconnect is typically used since both clouds are involved. b. OCI FastConnect Oracle FastConnect provides a dedicated, private connectio...

  Integrating Oracle Digital Assistant (ODA) with Oracle Visual Builder Cloud Service (VBCS) involves embedding the chatbot into a VBCS application. Here's a step-by-step guide: 1.  Create Oracle Digital Assistant (ODA) If you don’t have an Oracle Digital Assistant, create one using the ODA console. Train your chatbot with intents, entities, and skills. 2.  Enable Channel in Oracle Digital Assistant In ODA, go to  Settings  >  Channels . Create a new Web channel, where you will get the  Channel ID ,  URL , and  Secret Key . Make sure you configure it with the proper chatbot that you want to embed in your VBCS application. 3.  Embed ODA in VBCS Open your VBCS Application : In Oracle VBCS, go to the application where you want to integrate ODA. In the  Page Designer , open the page where you wish to include the chatbot. Add ODA as a Component : Add a new HTML component (or use a static HTML resource). In the HTML component, embed th...

 Encrypting a plugged Pluggable Database (PDB) inside an encrypted Container Database (CDB) in Oracle involves using Transparent Data Encryption (TDE). The PDB you are plugging into an encrypted CDB will inherit the encryption settings of the CDB if done correctly. Below is a step-by-step guide on how to do this. Pre-requisites: Oracle Advanced Security : You need Oracle Advanced Security option (or the Oracle Database Vault option) to use Transparent Data Encryption (TDE). TDE Wallet Setup : Your CDB must already be encrypted, which means that TDE and the encryption wallet are configured at the CDB level. Steps to Encrypt a Plugged PDB Inside an Encrypted CDB: 1. Ensure the CDB is Encrypted : First, confirm that the CDB into which you are plugging the PDB is already encrypted and using TDE. Check Wallet Status : Connect to the CDB and run the following SQL query to check the TDE wallet status: SQL> SELECT * FROM v$encryption_wallet;   The wallet should show the status OPEN...

1. Access Oracle Cloud Console: Log in to the  OCI Console  with your admin credentials. 2. Navigate to Identity & Security: From the main OCI dashboard, go to the  “Identity & Security”  section. Under  Identity , select  “Users” . 3. Find Your Admin User: Search for your admin user account in the  Users  list. 4. Reset MFA: Once you’ve located the admin account, click on the  username  to open the user details. On the user’s details page, scroll down to the  “Multi-Factor Authentication”  section. There will be an option to  “Reset MFA”  or  “Remove Device” . Click  “Reset MFA”  to remove any previously configured MFA devices. 5. Reconfigure MFA: After resetting, you will need to reconfigure MFA when you log in again. OCI will prompt you to set up a new MFA device. 6. Follow the Instructions for Re-Enrollment: You will be asked to scan a new QR code using an authenticator app (like Google Auth...

In today’s digital landscape, security and identity management are top priorities for any cloud strategy. Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Identity Domains bring cutting-edge features to help organizations manage users, access, and resources securely and efficiently. ✨ Key Features of OCI Identity Domains: Comprehensive Identity Management : OCI Identity Domains provide robust tools for managing user identities, authentication, and authorization across your OCI resources, ensuring secure and controlled access. Federated Authentication : Seamlessly integrate with external identity providers such as Azure AD, Okta, or others using industry standards like SAML and OAuth2, allowing for single sign-on (SSO) across platforms. Granular Access Control : With flexible access policies and fine-grained roles, you can enforce the principle of least privilege, giving users only the permissions they need to get their jobs done. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) : Strengthen security with built-in M...

  it is possible to mount an external NFS (Network File System) mount point to Oracle Database as a Service (DBaaS) to write data into it. However, there are specific steps and considerations to ensure that the NFS mount is correctly configured and integrated with DBaaS, including security, network configuration, and appropriate user permissions. Here’s an outline of the steps required to achieve this: 1.  Prepare the NFS Server Ensure the NFS server is configured and accessible from the DBaaS instance. The NFS server should export the directory with appropriate permissions. Example NFS export configuration on the server ( /etc/exports  file): /nfs_shared_dir 192.168.x.x(rw,sync,no_root_squash) Restart the NFS Services. sudo exportfs -ra 2.  Ensure Network Connectivity Ensure that the DBaaS instance can reach the NFS server. You may need to set up appropriate network security rules (e.g., in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure's (OCI) Virtual Cloud Network (VCN) security lis...