7
Oct
2009
Query on the Long Column or Field
A typical problem in any EAI project. Others too!!
One of the most common ways of building custom Error Handling or Logging mechanisms include dumping huge messages and XMLs in the database for future reference. It works as an excellent logging mechanism which can be pulled out in case something in the system fails.
11
Sep
2009
Sun + Oracle is faster: Proof October 14
Well, here’s the second one in series for all the Oracle enthusiasts out there!
Oracle has pitted October 14, 2009, in Oracle Open World (OOW) as the date where it will demonstrate its muscle. Check out the ad below:
Oracle + SUN: October 14 at OOW the defining date
11
Sep
2009
Oracle v/s IBM: One poster says it all
Oracle versus IBM Ad
The poster above was recently released by Oracle. Just one poster says it all, about Oracle’s acquisition of SUN, and Oracle’s plans for SUN !
3
Sep
2009
Oracle finalizes new Training Partner
Hello,
We reported last week that Oracle has decided to separate with Prometric as its worldwide Training Partner for the Oracle University courses. Beginning September 25, 2009, Oracle University Courses will no longer be offered through Prometric.
30
Aug
2009
Oracle divorcing Prometric
Whomsoever of us has been through the official Oracle Traning through the coveted Oracle University knows about Prometric. Prometric has long been the official training partner with Oracle for all of the Oracle courses offered through OU. But, this seems to be changing as Oracle sees its partnership with Prometric souring out.
18
Aug
2009
Oracle VM Templates for Siebel CRM
In a normal case, to set up a Siebel CRM solution on a server, we would first need to separately set up the Server Operating System, Database Server and Siebel CRM. This could be quite a task and could take substantial time and resources. Why not follow the easy way out?
10
Aug
2009
ORACLE – DUAL Table
One of the first things that any introductory SQL tutorial teaches, is about the DUAL table in Oracle. It is the commonest of the lot, and extremely useful, I must say. The DUAL table is installed automatically with the standard Oracle Data Dictionary at the time of installing the ORACLE Database itself.
23
Jul
2009
Oracle 11g Certification coming soon
Good news for all the Oracle 11g Database Administrator Certification aspirants. Paul has just confirmed that Oracle is soon to launch the OCP (Oracle Certified Professional) Certification for its latest 11g Database Administration.
The beta period for the Certification, “1Z1-053 – Oracle Database 11g: Administration II” closed recently. This is a single exam requirement for ones holding the Oracle DB 11g Administrator Certified Associate (OCA), and gives them the opportunity to upgrade to the coveted OCP.
21
Jul
2009
ORACLE announces new release of Coherence
Now, this is going to come as good news to all the Application Grid Professionals.
Oracle Coherence is an in-memory data grid solution from the Oracle stable. It allows organizations to scale mission critical applications by providing fast and reliable access to frequently used data. It enables real time data analysis, in memory grid computations, parallel transaction and event processing, and Application Grid Computing.
11
Jul
2009
Oracle Siebel Certification needs hands on training – II
Most of Oracle Certifications need a mandatory hands on training. We covered the introductory part in our post here.
Today, Paul is back with further details in the second part (opens in a new window) of the same series where he continues from where he left off the other day.
Don’t miss it! 
8
Jul
2009
Oracle Siebel Certification needs hands on training
Now, all of us know that, don’t we. And, I guess most of us crib about it all the time.
Whenever we plan of undergoing an ORACLE Certification, we know that though the cost of taking the actual Exam itself is not all that steep (not that it’s cheap), rather it’s the mandatory course that we have to attend before it that really turns one off. Two most popular reasons I have heard of:
3
Jul
2009
Oracle Fusion Middleware 11g released
Hi,
We had shared the most happening news of the year with you, with the Oracle Fusion Middleware Launch announcement nearly a month back.
As planned, Oracle has now actually gone on to release the Production version of Oracle Fusion Middleware 11g. Rather than people harping on its release and recirculating junk information, we believe the best source of information is the Official Oracle Web Site and the corresponding Press Release itself. Check it out here.
So, it’s finally arrived. Cheers!
19
Jun
2009
Oracle buys IP Assets of Conformia
Oracle recently announced that it has acquired the Intellectual Property Assets of Conformia. Looks like Oracle is at it again.
Conformia is one of the world’s leading Enterprise Software provider for Process / Product Lifecycle Management (PPLM). Their software is popular in regulated Process Manufacturing Industries like Life Sciences (to manage drug design, development of products across bio, Pharmaceutical and Chemical Drug Components, etc.) and Beverage Alcohol.
