Posts by Venkateshwaran Govindaraj

Encrypting SQL Server Database: Transparent Data Encryption (TDE)

Introduction  Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) in SQL Server secures sensitive data by encrypting database files at rest without impacting application access, helping organizations protect against unauthorized data exposure.  Steps to…

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Removing Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) from SQL Server

Introduction  Removing Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) from SQL Server involves carefully disabling encryption and cleaning up encryption keys to ensure your database is decrypted and accessible.  Steps to remove TDE:  …

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Steps to move SQL Server database files

Introduction Moving SQL Server database files is a common task for database administrators, whether due to storage reorganization, performance optimization, or migration to a new environment. Ensuring a smooth transition…

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Steps to Blackouts the alerts in Foglight

Introduction This document explains the process of configuring Foglight Blackouts to suppress alerts, particularly for ‘Days since Last Backup’ notifications generated by secondary database instances. Secondary instances, typically used in…

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ORDS 22 Installation Steps

ORDS 22 Installation Steps  Introduction:  Installing Oracle REST Data Services (ORDS) 22 for Oracle Application Express (APEX) is crucial for enabling RESTful web services and enhancing database interaction. This guide…

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Steps to Patch MySQL Server

Steps to Patch MySQL Server Introduction  Patching your MySQL server is essential to maintain security, stability, and performance. This guide will walk you through the necessary steps to apply updates…

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Steps to migrate Non-container Database to Container Pluggable Database

Steps to migrate Non-container Database to Container Pluggable Database Introduction: This document is intended for DBA’s who need to know how to migrate the Non-container database to container PDB. This…

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AWS certificate Import in OCI

AWS certificate Import in OCI Introduction: This document is intended for DBA’s who need to know how to import AWS certificates into Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) databases. This brief walkthrough…

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Rename Pluggable Database

Rename Pluggable Database Introduction: This document is intended for DBA’s who need to know how to change the name of the existing PDB in a multitenant database. Oracle’s multitenant architecture…

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Backup Oracle Database to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Object Storage

Backup Oracle Database to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Object Storage Introduction: Oracle databases benefit from continuous backup, providing organizations with crucial protection during disasters. Implementing a backup strategy is complex and…

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