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Hands-On Workbook: ExaDB-XS Snapshots, Thin Clones, and Ephemeral Environments
This workbook details a Proof of Concept using Oracle Exadata Database Service for Exascale, showcasing its capabilities for efficiently creating child environments without storage duplication. It includes step-by-step exercises on managing PDB snapshots, thin clones, and Refreshable PDBs, highlighting their advantages in quick provisioning and space utilization.
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How I’m Reading Oracle’s position in the AI Race (opinion)
Satya Nadella’s comment that “SaaS is dead” highlights a shift in technology where traditional user interfaces are becoming obsolete due to AI agents. As data becomes the primary competitive advantage, the focus shifts to robust data systems rather than software itself. Oracle’s integrated approach to data management positions it well for future AI advancements, emphasizing…
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Your AI agent needs a Data Constitution, not just better prompts
The article discusses the evolution of Artificial Intelligence towards Agentic AI, which are autonomous agents that can perform complex tasks. However, it highlights the fragility of these agents when they utilize poor-quality data from sources like flat files or vector databases. To enhance reliability, a “Data Constitution” is necessary, ensuring data integrity through a structured…
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Why Scalability is the Silent Killer of AI (And How Exadata Solves It)
The enterprise data management landscape is evolving from relational databases managing structured data to accommodating unstructured data and AI advancements, particularly through Large Language Models. As data fragmentation and integration complexities rise, Oracle AI Database 26ai aims to address these challenges by consolidating transactional and analytical workloads into a unified platform on Exadata. It features…
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Understanding Exascale Volume Snapshots in Oracle
Exadata’s shift to Exascale storage introduces enhanced cloning features at volume and database levels, including Exascale Volume Snapshots and PDB Snapshot Clones. This article outlines their differences, application scenarios, and improvements over ASM and ACFS. Exascale fosters efficient, space-saving snapshotting that supports cross-cluster sharing and simplifies backup strategies.
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New Multitenant architectures available with Exascale
The transition from ASM to Exascale in Exadata systems enhances extent mapping significantly, simplifying operations that were previously complex or limited. This article discusses the limitations of snapshot clones in multitenant environments under ASM and explores various workarounds used to mitigate these challenges. Exascale addresses these issues effectively, allowing for straightforward refresh processes of non-production…
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