Step-by-Step: Convert Non-CDB to PDB

Converting a Non-CDB database to a Pluggable Database (PDB) is a common modernization step when moving to the multitenant architecture introduced in Oracle Database 12c and later versions like Oracle Database 19c.The strategic goal is to migrate the standalone database into a Container Database (CDB) as a PDB, enabling centralized management, consolidation, and simplified patching. […]

Oracle Exadata | Major Features

Oracle Exadata is a high-performance engineered system designed specifically for running Oracle Databases. It integrates database servers, storage servers, networking, and intelligent software to deliver extreme performance, scalability, and reliability. Below are the major features that define the strength of this platform. 1. Smart Scan One of the most powerful capabilities of Exadata. Benefit: Faster […]

Transportable Tablespaces (TTS) Migration – Step-by-Step

Transportable Tablespaces (TTS) is a powerful Oracle migration technique used to move large datasets quickly by transporting datafiles instead of exporting rows. The migration mainly uses: Below is the complete step-by-step process, where the RMAN conversion step is included when required. Step 1 — Check Platform Compatibility First determine whether the source and target platforms […]

Table Recovery Using RMAN Backup

Synopsis:This article demonstrates how to recover a dropped table in Oracle 19c using RMAN’s point-in-time tablespace recovery (TSPITR) technique. The procedure uses an auxiliary instance to mount a recovered copy of necessary tablespaces at the requested point in time, performs an export of the target table from the auxiliary instance, and then imports it back […]