A typical AWR report is structured into several sections. Here’s a breakdown of the most critical ones you should focus on. Report Summary This is the first section and provides a high-level overview. It includes: Wait Events Statistics This is arguably the most important section. It identifies where the database spent most of its time […]
1. What is Conflict Detection and Resolution (CDR) in bidirectional replication? Conflict Detection and Resolution (CDR) is a mechanism in Oracle GoldenGate to handle data conflicts that arise in bidirectional (active-active) replication setups, where the same table is being updated at multiple sites simultaneously. 🧠Why is CDR needed? In active-active replication, changes can occur […]
Basic-Level Interview Questions 1. What is Oracle GoldenGate? Oracle GoldenGate is a real-time data replication and integration solution that enables transactional data to be moved across heterogeneous systems with minimal latency. It supports high-availability, zero-downtime migration, reporting offloading, and active-active database configurations. 2. What are the key components of Oracle GoldenGate architecture? The core components […]
When a specific query in Oracle runs unusually slow, systematic diagnostics can help identify the root cause. Below is a step-by-step methodology to troubleshoot and optimize the query effectively. 1. Check the Execution Plan (Explain Plan) Use EXPLAIN PLAN FOR or DBMS_XPLAN.DISPLAY_CURSOR to examine how Oracle is executing the query. EXPLAIN PLAN FOR<your-query>;SELECT * FROM […]