Synchronize your Standby Database using Dbvisit Standby

When using standby databases sometimes the unexpected happens, where you are faced with a standby that still requires recovery (archive logs need to be applied), but the archive logs are … [Read more...]

Solving the mystery of conflicts with LIST CONFLICT [+Video]

A conflict is raised at the target database when one of more of the following are present: 1. SQL affects zero rows This causes data divergence and so a conflict is raised. This … [Read more...]

Oracle Standard Edition arrives, and other observations: Dbvisit European tour highlights

It's been nearly a month since our CTO/Founder Arjen Visser last graced us with his presence at Dbvisit HQ, and his vacant workspace is beginning to look a little forlorn. But while we've … [Read more...]

Three Steps to Getting Started with RMAN

One area that is critical to any database environment is backup and recovery, but too many times I have seen DBA's neglecting backups.  A perfect example of this is when backups are … [Read more...]