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    • How to Set Up Auto-Restart for Failed Services on OpenRC

      How to Set Up Auto-Restart for Failed Services on OpenRC

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    • 16 Best Notepad++ Alternatives for Linux in 2025

      16 Best Notepad++ Alternatives for Linux in 2025

      www.tecmint.com/best-notepad-alternatives-for-linux/

    • UPDATE: Release Schedule of Current Database Releases (Doc ID 742060.1)

      UPDATE: Release Schedule of Current Database Releases (Doc ID 742060.1)

      The release schedule for current database updates has been updated. Upgrade support for versions 11.2, 12.1, and 12.2 has been extended through 2026, ensuring continued assistance and maintenance for users of these database versions. For further details, refer to Doc ID 742060.1.

    • Oracle 19c Lab Setup: Essential Steps on VMWare Fusion

      Oracle 19c Lab Setup: Essential Steps on VMWare Fusion

      This document outlines the steps for installing Oracle Enterprise Linux 8 and Oracle Database 19c on VMware Fusion. Key procedures include configuring network settings, enabling SSH, and installing open-vm-tools. Post-installation tasks involve setting up authentication for the oracle user, configuring firewall ports, and preparing the environment for database operations.

    • watson Reference

      watson Reference

      The content details the use of the watson command-line tool for tracking work hours on Oracle Enterprise Linux and macOS. It provides commands for recording sessions, restarting projects, stopping ongoing sessions, managing projects, and displaying past sessions. Sample session durations and project tags are given, illustrating the tool’s functionality.

    • Mastering User Control in Oracle Enterprise Linux Systems

      Mastering User Control in Oracle Enterprise Linux Systems

      This post details user management in Oracle Enterprise Linux (OEL), covering user creation, modification, deletion, and group management. Key commands include useradd, usermod, and userdel. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of proper user management for system security and efficiency, along with options for managing user passwords and home directories.

    • How to Check Table Replication Status with DBA_GOLDENGATE_SUPPORT_MODE

      How to Check Table Replication Status with DBA_GOLDENGATE_SUPPORT_MODE

      DBA_GOLDENGATE_SUPPORT_MODE is a key view in Oracle 23ai that provides critical metadata about table replication compatibility with Oracle GoldenGate. It helps Database Administrators identify a table’s support level for replication. Enhanced features allow for more efficient data synchronization across environments, improving the management of replication processes.

    • DB creation in EXACS services using DBAASCLI utility

      DB creation in EXACS services using DBAASCLI utility

      DBAASCLI is a command-line utility for managing Oracle Database Cloud Services (DBaaS) instances especially for Oracle Exadata cloud services. It … DB creation in EXACS services using DBAASCLI utility

    • Control DDL Commands in Oracle Databases

      Control DDL Commands in Oracle Databases

      This article discusses implementing a database-level trigger to manage and restrict DDL operations by limiting access to specific users. Unauthorized users attempting DDL actions will encounter a custom error message. The trigger code is provided, along with examples of error stacks generated from prohibited actions such as adding a column or truncating a table. This…

    • watch Command in Unix

      watch Command in Unix

      The content outlines the use of the “watch” command to monitor an Oracle ZDM migration process on Azure. It demonstrates how to query job status at regular intervals, providing details about the job ID, user, type, execution times, and system metrics. The command’s functionality enhances visibility into the migration process.

    • Step-by-Step Guide to Fdupes on macOS

      Step-by-Step Guide to Fdupes on macOS

      This article outlines how to identify and manage duplicate files on a Mac using the tool fdupes. It includes steps to install or upgrade fdupes, create test cases, list duplicates, and delete them, providing command-line examples for each stage applicable to Unix-based systems.

    • Streamline Banking Documents: Smart Rules in DEVONthink

      Streamline Banking Documents: Smart Rules in DEVONthink

      The author advocates for automating document management in light of increasing digital artifacts. They highlight risks of poor tracking and propose using DEVONthink for better organization. A specific use case involves creating a ‘Smart Rule’ to automatically sort bank documents by date for archiving, enhancing efficiency and accessibility.