Understanding Temporary Tablespaces: Monitoring and Troubleshooting in Oracle

In Oracle Database, temporary tablespaces play a critical role during SQL execution. Whenever a query involves sorting, joining, aggregation, index creation, or operations that cannot be handled entirely in memory (PGA), Oracle uses temporary tablespaces to store intermediate results. As a DBA, understanding how to monitor and troubleshoot temporary tablespace usage is essential to avoid […]

Understanding Sequences in a RAC Environment

Sequences are a fundamental feature in Oracle databases, commonly used for generating unique identifiers such as primary keys. However, in a Real Application Clusters (RAC) environment, sequence behavior introduces certain performance and ordering challenges that require careful configuration. This blog provides insights into sequence configurations, gaps, and their performance impact in a RAC setup. 1. […]

Automatic Flashback of Standby Database

Oracle 19c introduces a powerful new feature for Data Guard setups: the Automatic Flashback of Standby Database. This feature simplifies the process of flashing back a physical standby to a restore point from the primary by replicating restore points automatically. Prerequisites Steps 1. Check the Primary Database Configuration Run the following command on the Primary […]

Direct NFS (Direct Network File System)

Direct NFS (Direct Network File System) is a feature integrated into Oracle Database software designed to optimize the interaction between Oracle Database and NFS (Network File System) storage devices. It offers several benefits, including improved performance, scalability, and simplified configuration for Oracle Database deployments that use NFS storage for various database-related files. Direct NFS Client, […]