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OWB Map Testing
A diverse team of IT professionals analyzing data mapping code on a monitor to troubleshoot an OWB migration project.

OWB Map Testing

Dec 17, 2025 2:30:17 PM 1 min read
OCI Data Flow: ETL with Apache Spark in the Cloud
Diverse tech professionals collaborating on an OCI Data Flow and Apache Spark ETL pipeline visualization in a modern office.

OCI Data Flow: ETL with Apache Spark in the Cloud

Dec 17, 2025 2:21:53 PM 7 min read
Taking a Closer Look at Knowledge Modules in ODI12c - Component-Style and Multi-Connect KMs
Diverse team of engineers analyzing a holographic data integration pipeline and knowledge modules.

Taking a Closer Look at Knowledge Modules in ODI12c - Component-Style and Multi-Connect KMs

Dec 17, 2025 1:31:54 PM 8 min read
An Initial Introduction to OCI Queue with OCI Python SDK
Software engineers monitoring OCI Queue message flow and Python SDK integration on a digital interface.

An Initial Introduction to OCI Queue with OCI Python SDK

Dec 17, 2025 1:08:07 PM 7 min read
Becky's BI Apps Corner: OBIA 11.1.1.10.2

Becky's BI Apps Corner: OBIA 11.1.1.10.2

Dec 16, 2025 6:19:04 PM 7 min read
Oracle Data Integrator (aka Sunopsis) Now On OTN
Diverse tech professionals analyzing data integration streams on a digital display, representing Oracle Data Integrator.

Oracle Data Integrator (aka Sunopsis) Now On OTN

Dec 16, 2025 5:50:21 PM 1 min read
Oracle Data Integrator 12c release
Diverse tech professionals analyzing a holographic data flow map representing Oracle Data Integrator 12c mappings.

Oracle Data Integrator 12c release

Dec 16, 2025 5:43:10 PM 4 min read
Parsing Badly Formatted JSON in Oracle DB with APEX_JSON
A team of data engineers using software to parse messy JSON data into structured formats on a computer screen.

Parsing Badly Formatted JSON in Oracle DB with APEX_JSON

Dec 16, 2025 5:30:08 PM 5 min read
Tracing Data Lineage from Source Column to End User
Tech professionals analyzing a data lineage visualization connecting source data to business users.

Tracing Data Lineage from Source Column to End User

Dec 16, 2025 4:01:33 PM 5 min read
Moving Global Electronics Data using Sunopsis
Tech professionals monitoring a data migration process between Oracle databases using data integration software.

Moving Global Electronics Data using Sunopsis

Dec 16, 2025 3:49:15 PM 8 min read
Getting Started with Sunopsis Data Conductor
Diverse tech professionals analyzing a holographic data pipeline map in a modern office, representing Sunopsis Data Conductor and data transformation architecture.

Getting Started with Sunopsis Data Conductor

Dec 16, 2025 3:19:04 PM 7 min read
Oracle Autonomous Database Select AI
Diverse tech professionals using Oracle Autonomous Database Select AI to convert natural language commands into SQL queries on a high-tech holographic display.

Oracle Autonomous Database Select AI

Dec 16, 2025 12:12:03 PM 9 min read
Materialized views (revised.. but only a little!)
Diverse data professionals collaborating over a holographic database diagram, analyzing materialized view structures and query optimization strategies.

Materialized views (revised.. but only a little!)

Dec 16, 2025 11:46:02 AM 3 min read
Getting To The Bottom Of NOLOGGING, NOARCHIVELOG and Standby Databases
Data engineers balancing NOLOGGING performance with NOARCHIVELOG safety in a data warehouse environment.

Getting To The Bottom Of NOLOGGING, NOARCHIVELOG and Standby Databases

Dec 16, 2025 11:16:43 AM 10 min read
Bitmap Indexes Redux
Diverse data engineers analyzing a holographic comparison of bitmap indexes and b-tree indexes in a modern office.

Bitmap Indexes Redux

Dec 16, 2025 11:03:11 AM 19 min read
Oracle APEX - Creating a Dynamic Action Plug-in
A diverse team of developers visualizing the integration of a custom Oracle APEX plug-in into an application framework.

Oracle APEX - Creating a Dynamic Action Plug-in

Dec 16, 2025 10:10:57 AM 13 min read
DatabaseJournal Article on DBMS_OBFUSCATION_TOOLKIT
A diverse team of tech professionals in a security operations center working on encryption code, symbolizing the DBMS_OBFUSCATION_TOOLKIT for data security.

DatabaseJournal Article on DBMS_OBFUSCATION_TOOLKIT

Dec 16, 2025 9:53:24 AM 1 min read
Oracle APEX - Social Login
Developers configuring Oracle APEX Social Sign-in using Google OAuth2 authentication.

Oracle APEX - Social Login

Dec 16, 2025 9:47:26 AM 13 min read
Oracle APEX - Escape Vulnerabilities
Cybersecurity professionals analyzing a digital shield that protects Oracle APEX code from malicious data injection and XSS vulnerabilities.

Oracle APEX - Escape Vulnerabilities

Dec 15, 2025 6:16:43 PM 4 min read
Experiments with Elastic’s Graph Tool
Tech professionals analyzing a complex network data graph visualization on a digital display, representing Elastic Graph data exploration.

Experiments with Elastic’s Graph Tool

Dec 15, 2025 5:50:39 PM 22 min read
Linux cluster sysadmin -- Parallel command execution with PDSH
A diverse team of tech professionals in a server control room monitoring a Linux cluster and executing parallel commands.

Linux cluster sysadmin -- Parallel command execution with PDSH

Dec 15, 2025 4:14:01 PM 7 min read
Oracle APEX - Hosting and Licensing
Tech professionals analyzing cloud infrastructure and database hosting options in a modern server environment.

Oracle APEX - Hosting and Licensing

Dec 15, 2025 4:02:44 PM 4 min read
Oracle Powered RAG - Revisiting our Chatbot
Diverse team of tech professionals analyzing a streamlined Oracle powered RAG data architecture model.

Oracle Powered RAG - Revisiting our Chatbot

Dec 15, 2025 3:51:56 PM 2 min read
Overview of the New Cloudera Data Science Workbench
A diverse team of data professionals collaborating on code and data analysis using a digital workbench interface, representing the Cloudera Data Science Workbench.

Overview of the New Cloudera Data Science Workbench

Dec 15, 2025 3:41:40 PM 2 min read
Oracle Generative AI Services
Diverse technology professionals analyzing generative AI models and text data on a futuristic digital interface representing Oracle Generative AI Services.

Oracle Generative AI Services

Dec 15, 2025 1:11:09 PM 7 min read
Oracle Analytics AI Assistant: An Exploration
A team of diverse tech professionals interacting with an Oracle Analytics AI Assistant dashboard in a modern office, analyzing data visualizations generated by natural language.

Oracle Analytics AI Assistant: An Exploration

Dec 15, 2025 12:38:38 PM 14 min read
Introduction to Oracle Data Science Service
A diverse team of data scientists using Oracle Cloud Infrastructure to build, train, and deploy machine learning models in a modern office.

Introduction to Oracle Data Science Service

Dec 15, 2025 11:27:26 AM 30 min read
Oracle AutoML UI at a glance
Diverse tech professionals analyzing wine data models using Oracle AutoML UI for predictive analytics.

Oracle AutoML UI at a glance

Dec 12, 2025 11:24:39 AM 9 min read
Productionizing Machine Learning Models
Diverse team of data scientists and engineers working on deploying machine learning models in a modern office environment.

Productionizing Machine Learning Models

Dec 12, 2025 10:50:11 AM 5 min read
Optimizing Oracle Analytics AI Assistant: Bring the Intelligence to Life
Diverse technology professionals configuring metadata structures on a holographic interface for Oracle Analytics AI Assistant optimization.

Optimizing Oracle Analytics AI Assistant: Bring the Intelligence to Life

Dec 12, 2025 10:11:53 AM 11 min read