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Recovering Deleted Files Using Snapshot Backups in Linux

Introduction / Issue  Accidental file deletion is a common risk in production environments. Even experienced administrators can mistakenly remove critical files during maintenance activities. In one instance, important application configuration…

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Oracle Data Guard Setup in Oracle 23ai Migrating from Non-CDB (Primary) to CDB (Standby)

Introduction This document explains how to configure a normal Oracle Data Guard physical standby in Oracle Database 23ai, where the primary database is a Non-CDB and the standby database is…

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Step by Step Guide to Oracle Data Guard Broker (DGMGRL)

Introduction High availability and predictable disaster recovery are critical in any Oracle production environment. While managing Data Guard manually via SQL*Plus is possible, the number of manual steps during incidents…

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Creating a Database Link in Oracle 19c Database to connect MS SQL Server using ODBC Driver

Prerequisite: 1. MS SQL Server with a SQL Authenticated User.       CREATE LOGIN Sivakumar WITH PASSWORD = 'Doyen@123', CHECK_POLICY = OFF;         SELECT name, type_desc,…

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Parameter Sniffing Issue in SQL Server and Its Resolution

Parameter Sniffing Issue in SQL Server and Its Resolution Parameter Sniffing Issue in SQL Server and Its Resolution

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Performance Tuning of Slow Running Queries in SQL

Performance Tuning of Slow Running Queries in SQL

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The Transaction Log Trap: How to Shrink Smart and Avoid SQL Server Pitfalls

Introduction:  Transaction log growth is a common operational challenge in SQL Server environments. Uncontrolled log file growth can lead to disk space issues, performance degradation, and operational risks. This blog…

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The One Data Guard Step I Missed: Forgetting Standby Redo Logs (And How I Fixed It)

Introduction  Data Guard setups often appear straightforward on paper, but real-world environments have a way of exposing gaps in even the most familiar procedures.  While creating a Physical Standby Database using…

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How to Verify Transport, Apply Status, Gaps, and Errors in Oracle Data Guard

INTRODUCTION:  As an Oracle DBA, setting up Data Guard is only half the job. The real responsibility starts after the setup — making sure redo is shipping, applying correctly, and that there…

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Stop Wrestling with Your Data: How SQL Server 2025 Turns Every Employee into an Insight Power User

Introduction: Picture a retail buyer, minutes before a key vendor meeting, asking their system, “What were our top-selling colours in outdoor apparel last season, and what’s the social media sentiment…

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