Part 1: Cloning Boot Volumes Between Two Tenancies in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)

Overview Cloning a boot volume between two tenancies in OCI requires careful setup and planning. This blog outlines the prerequisites, policies, and steps to successfully clone a boot volume from a source tenancy to a target tenancy in the same region. Prerequisites Both tenancies must be in the same region. Admin access to both tenancies […]
Setting Up OCI CLI on Windows and Mac: Step-by-Step Guide

Introduction Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) CLI (Command Line Interface) is an essential tool for developers and administrators looking to interact with Oracle Cloud services via terminal commands. This tool simplifies managing cloud resources, automates tasks, and integrates with other development environments. Here, we’ll walk through the steps to set up OCI CLI on both Windows […]
Recovery boot of a DBaaS Instance after a root filesystem filecorruption

Log into console Navigate to Oracle base database service locate the relevant Instance. Select Console Connection Create Console Connetion-generate keys. Copy the SSH String. Open cloud Shell Create the private key within cloud shell. Paste the SSH String and Connect. Reboot the dbaas Instance From Cloud Shell you will see the server booting. When the […]
OpenVPN CloudConnexa with Oracle Cloud

Overview of OpenVPN CloudConnexa OpenVPN CloudConnexa is a cloud-based VPN service that enables you to implement scalable and secure network access within your cloud environment. Some of the key benefits of implementing OpenVPN CloudConnexa are below: OpenVPN is a managed service, this results in OpenVPN handling the configuration and maintenance of the VPN infrastructure. This […]
Bringing AI to the database: Exploring Oracle Database 23ai

Author: Philip Godfrey What is Oracle Database 23ai? Oracle Database 23ai is the next generation of database, and brand-new release from Oracle. Originally planned as 23c, the notable amendment in the naming (23ai) is a nod to its Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities. This blog aims to highlight just some of the 300+ features that will […]
8 Data Analytics Challenges and Opportunities

In today’s data-driven world, organisations are recognising how vital data analytics is for making informed decision-making and driving strategic growth. While the potential for leveraging data is immense, there are several challenges that stand in the way of fully harnessing its power and the effective use of data analytics.
This article delves into 8 critical data analytics challenges that businesses face, ranging from data quality and integration issues to privacy concerns and talent shortage, while providing opportunities for you to pave the way for a data-driven future.
London Financial Services Day 2024 Recap

We recently hosted a highly anticipated Financial Services Day at Oracle’s London office, bringing together industry leaders, experts, and technology professionals to explore the latest trends and innovations in the sector. The event offered attendees a unique opportunity to delve into critical topics such as modern data platforms, AI strategies, and financial crime prevention.
Oracle Recovery Appliance and Ransomware – what is the deal here?

In a recent Oracle Ask Tom Database Backup and Recovery Office Hours presentation entitled Ransomware Protection and Cyber-Resilient Architectures with Zero Data Loss Recovery Appliance, the Product Management team from Oracle provided a good introduction to the ever increasing features of the Recovery Appliance (RA) and how it provides for better cyber resilience of the platform.
Oracle Recovery Appliance (RA) Software 23.1 Release – Part 1

Earlier this month, Oracle announced the General Availability of the latest software release (23.1) of its flagship Database backup and recovery solution, the Zero Data Loss Recovery Appliance (RA for short).
AI Capabilities in Oracle Analytics Cloud

Oracle Analytics Cloud is a comprehensive cloud-based analytics platform, to enable businesses to gain valuable insights from their data. It includes a range of tools for data preparation and data visualisation.