Exadata

Mysterious new Oracle compression type

As part of our research for our joint presentation at OGH.nl and E4 my colleague Frits…
How important is a Disaster Recovery site for you?

I regularly read threads on the oracle-l mailing list, and occasionally feel very tempted to reply…
HCC error on Exadata after partitioning maintenance

Recently I have been asked to investigate the following error on an Exadata system. ORA-64307: hybrid…
I am speaking at AIM & Database Server combined SIG

If you haven’t thought about attending UKOUG’s AIM & Database Server combined SIG, you definitely should! The…
I’m speaking at Enkitec Extreme Exadata Expo E4

Just a short notice to those interested that I’m very proud to be in the lineup…
Exadata experience, what does that actually mean?

As an active member of the Oracle user community I really enjoy talking to delegates at…
The cause for and against the Exadata simulator

I am on my way back from the best UKOUG conference I ever attended, unfortunately a…
Collecting and analysing Exadata cell metrics

Recently I have been asked to write a paper about Exadata Flash Cache and its impact…
Essential tools for Exadata performance experiments

Like I said in a previous post I have started working in the Exadata performance field,…
Why is my Exadata smart scan not offloading?

After receiving the excellent “Expert Oracle Exadata” book I decided to spend some time looking into…