High Availability is the backbone of any mission-critical database system, and Oracle RAC (Real Application Clusters) ensures seamless failover. But what happens when a node in the cluster fails? 🤔 Here’s a step-by-step guide to reinstating a failed node in an Oracle RAC 19c environment. ✅ Steps to Reinstate the Failed Node🔹 Step 1: Stop […]
Read More🚀 Successfully Completed DR Drill in Oracle RAC 19c! 🔥Performing a Disaster Recovery (DR) Drill is a crucial step in ensuring business continuity and validating our DR strategy. Recently, I had the opportunity to execute a DR drill in an Oracle RAC 19c environment, and I wanted to share some key steps and commands used […]
Read MoreDatabase backups are critical for ensuring data security and business continuity. As part of database management, I recently worked on scheduling Oracle RMAN backups using shell scripting and cron jobs. Here’s a quick overview of how you can automate this process: 1️⃣ Create a Shell Script to invoke RMAN commands for database backup.2️⃣ Schedule the […]
Read MoreIn the world of Oracle databases, the High Water Mark (HWM) is a critical concept that often flies under the radar for many professionals. It represents the boundary between the used and unused space in a database segment (like a table). When not managed properly, a high HWM can lead to inefficient space usage and […]
Read More🔧 Prerequisites: Source and target systems must have the same OS and Oracle versions.Sufficient storage and network bandwidth.Oracle Clusterware configured on both systems.Backup strategy in place.Step 1: Pre-Migration AssessmentGather Environment Details: Check Oracle version (v$version).Verify RAC setup with crsctl commands.Ensure both environments meet hardware/software prerequisites.Capacity Planning: Validate target system resources (CPU, memory, storage).Check ASM disk […]
Read MoreThis guide assumes you are setting up a physical standby database. Step 1: Pre-RequisitesPrepare the Environment: Ensure both the primary and standby servers have compatible Oracle versions and configurations.Configure Oracle Grid Infrastructure and RAC on both primary and standby sites.Network Configuration: Set up connectivity between the primary and standby servers (e.g., configure tnsnames.ora and listener.ora).Ensure […]
Read More🚀 Oracle RAC Multitenant Database Cloning in 19c is a game-changer for DBAs, enabling rapid provisioning of pluggable databases (PDBs) while maintaining high availability. Today, I’d like to share a step-by-step guide to achieve this efficiently. 💡 🔍 Use CaseCloning a pluggable database (PDB) within an Oracle RAC environment is critical for creating development, testing, […]
Read MoreManaging Oracle RAC 19c involves dynamic scalability and configuration changes to meet business needs. Whether you’re scaling up by adding an instance or scaling down by deleting one, here’s a step-by-step guide for DBAs to handle these tasks effectively. 💡 🔧 Steps to Add an Instance in Oracle RAC 19c:1️⃣ Check the Existing Instances and […]
Read More🚀 Oracle RAC Database: Must-Know Daily Commands for Every DBA 🛠️ As a DBA working with Oracle RAC (Real Application Clusters), managing and maintaining a high-availability environment is critical. Here are some essential commands that every DBA should have in their toolkit for daily operations. 🔍 Instance and Cluster Monitoring 1️⃣ Check Cluster Status: crsctl […]
Read MoreUpgrading Oracle RAC Database from 12c to 19c: Step-by-Step Guide Upgrading an Oracle RAC database from 12c to 19c is a critical task to enhance performance, ensure extended support, and unlock new features. Here’s a simplified guide to streamline your upgrade process. 🔧 Pre-Upgrade Preparations 1️⃣ Analyze Current Environment: Verify the current database version (12c […]
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