Monthly Archives: January 2026

A Practical Guide to Validating Oracle EBS R12.2 DMZ Node Health and Security

Introduction In an Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) R12.2 environment, the DMZ web tier acts as the first line of defense between external users and internal application services. Because this tier…

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Troubleshooting Oracle EBS R12.2 Login Page Hang Caused by WebLogic OACORE

Introduction One of the common issues Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) administrators face is the login page hanging or failing to load. In many cases, the root cause is excessive resource…

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Tried to import a partitioned table from Oracle enterprise edition to Standard edition 2 database.

Tried to import a partitioned table from Oracle enterprise edition to Standard edition 2 database. 1st Method : impdp \”/ as sysdba\” directory=DUMP dumpfile=2tab_tst_19_12_25.dmp logfile=2tab_tst_19_12_25_2.log TABLES=GLOBUS_APP.T502_ITEM_ORDER REMAP_TABLE=GLOBUS_APP.T502_ITEM_ORDER:T502_ITEM_ORDER_TEST2 REMAP_TABLESPACE=GMI_APP_DATA:GLOBUS_PROD_PERM Imported a entire table, but faced the below error. Since, we cannot import a partitioned table to a SE2 database. 2nd Method : impdp \”/ as sysdba\” directory=DUMP dumpfile=2tab_tst_19_12_25.dmp logfile=2tab_tst_19_12_25.log TABLES=GLOBUS_APP.T502_ITEM_ORDER REMAP_TABLE=GLOBUS_APP.T502_ITEM_ORDER:T502_ITEM_ORDER_TEST REMAP_TABLESPACE=GMI_APP_DATA:GLOBUS_PROD_PERM CONTENT=DATA_ONLY Created the table with the metadata first. Then imported with the data_only option. This time it works.

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Keys vs Indexes in SQL Server: Architecture and Behavior

In SQL Server environments, confusion between keys and indexes remains a common and often overlooked issue. Although closely related, keys and indexes serve different purposes, and treating them as interchangeable…

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Unlocking the Power of Table Partitioning in Oracle Databases 

Unlocking the Power of Table Partitioning in Oracle Databases  Managing large datasets efficiently is a key challenge for database administrators (DBAs). One solution to this problem is table partitioning, a feature in Oracle databases that allows large tables to be divided into smaller, more manageable segments called partitions. In this post, we’ll explore the concept, benefits, and implementation of table partitioning, along with practical SQL examples. What is Table Partitioning?  Table partitioning involves splitting a large table into smaller, independent pieces, each known as a partition. These partitions can have distinct storage characteristics, but the SQL used to access the data remains unchanged. This means that while the data storage mechanism is different, users can interact with partitioned tables just like regular tables. Advantages of Table Partitioning  Improved Data Availability: – If one partition becomes unavailable due to a media failure, other partitions remain accessible. For example, if the ‘EMP’ table has three partitions (A, B, C) and partition A encounters an issue, partitions B and C can still serve user requests. Reduced Contention: – By storing partitions in separate tablespaces and placing each tablespace on a different disk drive, multiple users can access the table simultaneously without contention. For instance, User A can select data from Partition 1, while User B inserts data into Partition 2 without interference. Enhanced Query Performance: – Partition Pruning optimizes query execution. Oracle automatically identifies the relevant partition based on the query condition, significantly reducing the search scope. Efficient Backups: – DBAs can back up individual partitions instead of the entire table, making the backup process faster and more manageable. Simplified Data Management: – Partitioning makes handling large datasets easier. For example, in a data warehouse, weekly data can be loaded into a fresh partition. Retrieving data for a specific week then becomes as simple as querying that partition.   Types of Table Partitioning  Range Partitioning: – Divides data based on a range of values in a specified column (e.g., salary ranges). List Partitioning: – Segregates data based on a predefined list of values (e.g., state codes). Hash Partitioning: – Distributes data evenly across partitions using a hash function, ensuring balanced storage and performance. How to Implement Table Partitioning  Here are practical examples of table partitioning in Oracle databases: Creating a Table with Range Partitions: CREATE TABLE EMP1 (    EMPNO NUMBER(4),    ENAME VARCHAR2(10),    SAL   NUMBER(7,2),   HIREDATE DATE) PARTITION BY RANGE (SAL) (  PARTITION P1 VALUES LESS THAN (1000),    PARTITION P2 VALUES LESS THAN (2000),   PARTITION P3 VALUES LESS THAN (3000),   PARTITION P4 VALUES LESS THAN (5000)); Inserting Data into Partitions: INSERT INTO EMP1 PARTITION (P1) VALUES (1001, ‘ALLEN’, 800, ’01-JAN-2005′); INSERT INTO EMP1 VALUES (1002, ‘JAMES’, 4500, ’01-JAN-2005′);…

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Speeding Up SQL Server Operations with Instant File Initialization (IFI)

In SQL Server environments, routine administrative operations such as database restores, data file growth, and the addition of new data files can become increasingly time-consuming as databases grow in size…

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Edit-Safe Smart Form Alerts in Oracle APEX: Highlight Changes and Confirm Before Save 

Introduction  In many Oracle APEX applications, users edit critical data through forms. However, standard forms do not provide clear feedback about what fields were changed before saving. This can lead to accidental…

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Custom Process Progress Bar in Oracle APEX

Introduction Oracle APEX provides several standard components for tracking progress, but they are mostly percentage-based. In applications where a batch or job moves through defined sequential operations, users need a step-by-step visual…

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Step-by-Step Guide: Configure Debezium with PostgreSQL 17 and Apache Kafka

Prerequisites  PostgreSQL 17 installed and running. • Java 11 or later installed. • Apache Kafka and Kafka Connect. • Debezium PostgreSQL connector JAR placed in Kafka Connect plugin path. • A PostgreSQL…

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Creating a MongoDB Database and User with Permissions

Connect to MongoDB usingmongosh To begin working with MongoDB, open your terminal and connect using the MongoDB shell (mongosh):  mongosh  Create a Database MongoDB creates databases implicitly when you first…

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