Exadata Investigation & Optimization
Part 2 : Exadata Performance Investigation.
A practical step-by-step guide to investigating Exadata performance A deeper look at how to combining
traditional Oracle troubleshooting tools with Exadata-specific behavior and metrics.
Exadata Investigation & Optimization
Part 1 : Exadata health check.
A practical approach to check Exadata health, covering the All Exadata components and the key areas a DBA should review when validating platform health and stability.
Oracle Exadata Patching (KVM Guests)
In this article we will patch Exadata, starting by GI & RDBMS, RoCE, Cell Storage, KVM Hosts, then KVM Guest. enjoy the 5 series….
Oracle Exadata Patching (KVM Hosts)
In this article we will patch Exadata, starting by GI & RDBMS, RoCE, Cell Storage, KVM Hosts, then KVM Guest. enjoy the 5 series….
Oracle Exadata Patching
Log into the oracle user. If you are using X emulation then set the DISPLAY environmental variable.
Oracle Exadata Patching (Cell Storage)
In this article we will patch Exadata, starting by GI & RDBMS, RoCE, Cell Storage, KVM Hosts, then KVM Guest. enjoy the 5 series….
Oracle Exadata Patching (RoCE Switches)
In this article we will patch Exadata, starting by GI & RDBMS, RoCE, Cell Storage, KVM Hosts, then KVM Guest. enjoy the 5 series….
Oracle Exadata Patching (Oracle Homes)
In this article we will patch Exadata, starting by GI & RDBMS, RoCE, Cell Storage, KVM Hosts, then KVM Guest. enjoy the 5 series….
🔄 Gracefully Shutting Down or Rebooting an Oracle Exadata Storage Cell Without Affecting ASM
Managing Oracle Exadata Storage Servers (cells) requires precise handling, especially when performing shutdown or reboot operations. Improper steps can lead to ASM deactivation, impacting database availability. This guide explains how to safely shut down or restart an Exadata storage server without affecting ASM disk group availability, following best practices aligned with Oracle Support Doc ID
✅ RMAN Cross-Platform Tablespace Transport Over Network (SSC → Exadata)
Starting with Oracle Database 12.2, it’s now possible to transport tablespaces across platforms directly over the network using RMAN’s FROM SERVICE clause and the RESTORE FOREIGN DATAFILE command. This functionality enables database administrators to migrate tablespaces from a source environment (e.g., SSC) to a target environment (e.g., Exadata) without manually copying backup files, greatly simplifying and speeding up the process.