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In a conversion with a customer, we suspect NFS mount point to be the cause of bad Data Pump performance. But the customer is on Exadata, so let's use that super-fast storage and export to ASM instead. Here's how to do it.

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To use AutoUpgrade download mode, you must be able to connect to specific Oracle servers. Here's a list of requirements and a few hints for solving common problems.

Oracle Software Install using AutoUpgrade on a Brand New VM! #OracleDB #DB19c #AIDB26 #AutoUpgrade bijoos.com/oraclenotes/...

@oraclesean.com showing himself as a brave man doing live demo of Oracle and Docker at DOUG-Day in Copenhagen. When I go grow up I want to be brave enough to do live demos.

How do you use all the options in Data Pump to make the most efficient export to long-term storage? Here's a list of parameters that I would consider using.

In the multitenant architecture in Oracle AI Database, the container database is essential. If you create it the right way, you can avoid some difficulties later on. Here's my recommendation for creating container databases.

YES! 🎉🎉🎉 The October Release Update is out, and it's time to patch your Oracle Database again. ☝☝☝ But don't download patches from My Oracle Support - that's so last year. Use AutoUpgrade! 🚀🚀🚀

Yes - it's time to patch. I love patching ❤️ If you need any help, tips, or tricks, just let me know.

Flip through our slides and get updated on the news on Oracle AI Database 26ai. Also, get a glimpse of my impressions from an intensive experience.

Here a list of Oracle people that I follow for updates on Oracle database tech. Have a look - perhaps you're missing out.

Here's solid start on your Thursday. First, learn about the newest Data Pump features and then another run of the upgrade talk. See you there... 😎

If your migration is tight on time, you can save time by copying the Data Pump dump files before the export completes.

If you need to move 100 PDBs to new hardware and upgrade to Oracle Database 23ai, what would you do? AutoUpgrade and Refreshable Clone PDBs sounds like a perfect match.

Want to stay updated on Oracle Database upgrades, migrations and patching? Here's a list of sessions at Oracle AI World that'll give you a full update.

Wake me up at 02 in the morning and I'll write an AutoUpgrade config file in the dark. For everyone else, here's a quick way to generate a file for a specific database.

Patching any piece of software is essential. Datapatch is smart and keeps your Oracle Database protected at the cost of space in SYSAUX. But you can reclaim that space. How much can you save?

Do you also prefer having the patch level as part of the Oracle home path? Let AutoUpgrade worry about that and create your Oracle homes even easier.

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Although Data Pump is a very versatile and flexible tool, it sometimes won't do what you need. So, let's find a viable workaround.

Even months after an upgrade, you can go back to the previous release of Oracle Database - with NO data loss. A downgrade is a powerful option that you hopefully never need.

🚨 Save yourself the hassle 🚨 It's time to patch your Oracle Database with the latest Release Update. Here's a smart way to get all the required patches with a single command. 🤠 😎 dohdatabase.com/2025/04/16/t... * No manual download on MOS * Get the latest Release Update * Get all your one-offs

Staying fully up-to-date is now even easier when you patch with AutoUpgrade. You can easily patch the OCW component in your Oracle home. Simply specify the proper keyword in your config file and AutoUpgrade downloads and applies the right patches.

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When AutoUpgrade creates Oracle homes for you, you get more control over the details.

A customer wanted to prepare for Oracle Database 23ai by using the 23ai preinstallation RPM for new servers. Would that work for Oracle Database 19c?

Curious about upgrades to Oracle Database 23ai? 🤔 What's the easy approach? 🥳 What's the fast approach? 🤓 Check the recording of "Upgrade to Oracle Database 23ai" from Oracle DatabaseWorld 2025. www.youtube.com/watch?v=sF6B... @mikedietrichde.com

Don't miss out on the important fixes in the Data Pump bundle patch. If your Data Pump job is failing or runs slow, apply the patch on a running database with no downtime.

Soon, it is time to patch your Oracle Database stack again. Save yourself some time and download patches for Grid Infrastructure using AutoUpgrade.

Never stop learning! Get access to the recordings from Oracle DatabaseWorld. Get an overview with the keynotes or dive into the details in specialized sessions.

This confirms what I'm saying. Thanks @remote_brain42 for pointing it out. Axios’ Sara Fischer in conversation with Cloudflare’s Matthew Prince www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5C9...

Here's how to fix that annoying error when installing an Oracle home on Oracle Linux 9 using AutoUpgrade

If you have JAVAVM installed in your Oracle Database, you are used to apply the OJVM bundle patch. But where did it go in Oracle Database 23ai?

Looking into the crystal ball with @martindba.bsky.social - Oracle's vision for data and AI. Exciting start for AOUG day 2.

You can now use AutoUpgrade as part of your server provisioning to install an Oracle home on a brand-new server.

Never stop learning! Invest two hours and in return you get expert knowledge on Oracle Data Pump.

Another good reason why your application should not use the default service when connecting to the database. Always create your own custom service.

They put me in between lunch and pizza/beer party. Good or bad? You tell me. I guess I'll find out 🍕🍺 #MakeIT25

After patching your Oracle Database you might see indexes flying in during an import. How did that happen?

Thanks for spreading the message, @martinberx.bsky.social. If there's a common task before or after patching or upgrade that AutoUpgrade should do for you, let me know!

AutoUpgrade New Features: Run root.sh After Oracle Home Creation AutoUpgrade Patching continues to make it even easier to patch your Oracle Database. After installing a new Oracle home, it will automatically run the root.sh script if there's sudo privileges.

Connor McDonald Is Wrong! Using AutoUpgrade is very easy. Let me show you!

Don't forget to patch the Net Listener when you're patching your Oracle Database. It's very easy, but still there are a few things to consider.

So exciting about my first appearance at POUG, that is not my first appearance. 🎉🥳😎💪👊

Don't miss out on the benefits of out-of-place patching. It's easy using the cloud tooling.

So... Did the PDB just upgrade itself? That's probably Replay Upgrade you're seeing. The CDB will upgrade a PDB automatically, but you must not forget the pre-upgrade and post-upgrade tasks. Here's how to use it.

Just in time for the April Release Update. Here's how to patch Oracle Database on Windows - including recreating the Windows service that runs the instance.

Soon, you'll be patching your Oracle Database again when the April Release Update comes out. Now, it's even easier to get access to the latest MRP when you patch with AutoUpgrade.

When upgrading larger databases using refreshable clone PDBs, it's worth considering to offload the cloning work to a standby database. Here's how to do it.