In this episode, hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham, along with senior OCI instructor Mahendra Mehra, discuss how Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Registry simplifies the development-to-production workflow for developers. Listen to Mahendra explain important container registry concepts, such as images, repositories, image tags, and image paths, as we…

Welcome to a new season of the Oracle University Podcast, where we delve deep into the world of OCI Container Engine for Kubernetes. Join hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham as they ask senior OCI instructor Mahendra Mehra about the transformative power of containers in application deployment and why they're so crucial in today's software ecosyst…

Listen to Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham, along with Senior Principal Product Manager Wes Prichard, as they explore the five core components of OCI AI services: language, speech, vision, document understanding, and anomaly detection, to help you make better sense of all that unstructured data around you. Oracle MyLearn: https://mylearn.oracle.com/…

Oracle has been actively focusing on bringing AI to the enterprise at every layer of its tech stack, be it SaaS apps, AI services, infrastructure, or data. In this episode, hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham, along with senior instructors Hemant Gahankari and Himanshu Raj, discuss OCI AI and Machine Learning services. They also go over some key …

In this week’s episode, Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham, along with Senior Instructor Himanshu Raj, take you through the extraordinary capabilities of Generative AI, a subset of deep learning that doesn’t make predictions but rather creates its own content. They also explore the workings of Large Language Models. Oracle MyLearn: https://mylearn.ora…

Did you know that the concept of deep learning goes way back to the 1950s? However, it is only in recent years that this technology has created a tremendous amount of buzz (and for good reason!). A subset of machine learning, deep learning is inspired by the structure of the human brain, making it fascinating to learn about. In this episode, Lois H…

Does machine learning feel like too convoluted a topic? Not anymore! Listen to hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham, along with Senior Principal OCI Instructor Hemant Gahankari, talk about foundational machine learning concepts and dive into how supervised learning, unsupervised learning, and reinforcement learning work. Oracle MyLearn: https://my…

You probably interact with artificial intelligence (AI) more than you realize. So, there’s never been a better time to start figuring out how it all works. Join Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham as they decode the fundamentals of AI so that anyone, irrespective of their technical background, can leverage the benefits of AI and tap into its infinite p…

Visual Builder Studio requires its data sources to connect to the webpage it produces using REST calls. Therefore, the data source has to provide a REST interface. A simple, easy, secure, and free way to do that is with Oracle REST Data Services (ORDS). In this episode, hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham chat with Senior Principal OCI Instructor…

Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools, which helped make the analysis, design, and implementation phases of software development better, faster, and cheaper, fell out of favor in the mid-'90s. Yet much of what they have to offer remains and is in active use within different Oracle tools. Listen to Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham intervie…

Redwood is a state-of-the-art graphical interface that defines the look and feel of the new Oracle Cloud Redwood Applications. In this episode, hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham, along with Senior Principal OCI Instructor Joe Greenwald, take a closer look at the intent behind the design and development aspects of the new Redwood experience. The…

What do you need to start customizing the next generation of Oracle Fusion Apps? How do you create new pages for business processes? What level of expertise do you require for this? Join Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham as they get answers to all these questions and more from Senior Principal OCI Instructor Joe Greenwald. Develop Fusion Applications…

The next generation of front-end user interfaces for Oracle Fusion Applications is being built using Visual Builder Studio and Oracle JavaScript Extension Toolkit. However, many of the terms associated with these tools can be confusing. In this episode, Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham are joined by Senior Principal OCI Instructor Joe Greenwald. Tog…

Listen to Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham, along with Senior Principal Product Manager Wes Prichard, as they explore the five core components of OCI AI services: language, speech, vision, document understanding, and anomaly detection, to help you make better sense of all that unstructured data around you. Oracle MyLearn: https://mylearn.oracle.com/…

Oracle has been actively focusing on bringing AI to the enterprise at every layer of its tech stack, be it SaaS apps, AI services, infrastructure, or data. In this episode, hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham, along with senior instructors Hemant Gahankari and Himanshu Raj, discuss OCI AI and Machine Learning services. They also go over some key …

In this week’s episode, Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham, along with Senior Instructor Himanshu Raj, take you through the extraordinary capabilities of Generative AI, a subset of deep learning that doesn’t make predictions but rather creates its own content. They also explore the workings of Large Language Models. Oracle MyLearn: https://mylearn.ora…

Did you know that the concept of deep learning goes way back to the 1950s? However, it is only in recent years that this technology has created a tremendous amount of buzz (and for good reason!). A subset of machine learning, deep learning is inspired by the structure of the human brain, making it fascinating to learn about. In this episode, Lois H…

What is MySQL HeatWave? How do I get certified in it? Where do I start? Listen to Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham, along with MySQL Developer Scott Stroz, answer all these questions and more on this week's episode of the Oracle University Podcast. MySQL Document Store: https://oracleuniversitypodcast.libsyn.com/mysql-document-store Oracle MyLearn: …

Does machine learning feel like too convoluted a topic? Not anymore! Listen to hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham, along with Senior Principal OCI Instructor Hemant Gahankari, talk about foundational machine learning concepts and dive into how supervised learning, unsupervised learning, and reinforcement learning work. Oracle MyLearn: https://my…

You probably interact with artificial intelligence (AI) more than you realize. So, there’s never been a better time to start figuring out how it all works. Join Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham as they decode the fundamentals of AI so that anyone, irrespective of their technical background, can leverage the benefits of AI and tap into its infinite p…

How do I get certified in Oracle Autonomous Database? What material can I use to prepare for it? What's the exam like? How long is the certification valid for? If these questions have been keeping you up at night, then join Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham in their conversation with Senior Principal OCI Instructor Susan Jang to understand the proces…

In this episode, hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham speak with Oracle Database experts about the various tools you can use with Autonomous Database, including Oracle Application Express (APEX), Oracle Machine Learning, and more. Oracle MyLearn: https://mylearn.oracle.com/ Oracle University Learning Community: https://education.oracle.com/ou-comm…

The Oracle Autonomous Database Dedicated deployment is a good choice for customers who want to implement a private database cloud in their own dedicated Exadata infrastructure. That dedicated infrastructure can either be in the Oracle Public Cloud or in the customer's own data center via Oracle Exadata Cloud@Customer. In a dedicated environment, th…

Want to quickly provision your autonomous database? Then look no further than Oracle Autonomous Database Serverless, one of the two deployment choices offered by Oracle Autonomous Database. Autonomous Database Serverless delegates all operational decisions to Oracle, providing you with a completely autonomous experience. Join hosts Lois Houston and…

In today’s digital economy, data is a form of capital. Given the mission-critical role that it has, having a robust data management strategy is now more crucial than ever. Join Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham, along with Kay Malcolm, as they talk about the various Oracle Database offerings and discuss how to actually use them to efficiently manage …

In this episode, Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham, along with Rohit Rahi, look at two important services that Oracle Cloud Infrastructure provides: Compute and Load Balancing. They also discuss the basics of instances. Oracle MyLearn: https://mylearn.oracle.com/ Oracle University Learning Community: https://education.oracle.com/ou-community X (forme…

When you work with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, one of the first steps is to set up a virtual cloud network (VCN) for your cloud resources. In this episode, Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham, along with Rohit Rahi, discuss Oracle’s Virtual Cloud Network, VCN routing, and security. Oracle MyLearn: https://mylearn.oracle.com/ Oracle University Learning…

Data breaches occur more often than we’d like them to. As businesses embrace remote work practices, IT resources are more at risk than ever before. Oracle Identity and Access Management (IAM) is an essential tool for protecting enterprise resources against cybersecurity threats. Join Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham, along with Rohit Rahi, as they e…

Oracle’s next-gen cloud platform, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, has been helping thousands of companies and millions of users run their entire application portfolio in the cloud. Today, the demand for OCI expertise is growing rapidly. Join Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham, along with Rohit Rahi, as they peel back the layers of OCI to discover why it …

Sergio Castro joins Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham to explore multicloud, some of its use cases, and the reasons why many businesses are embracing this strategy. A-Team Chronicles: https://www.ateam-oracle.com/ Oracle University Blog: https://blogs.oracle.com/oracleuniversity/ Oracle MyLearn: https://mylearn.oracle.com/ Oracle University Learning …

In the final episode of this season, hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham, along with Sr. Principal ERP Learning Strategist David Barnacle, dive into the Accounting Transformation process flow, which covers how financial transactions are converted into journal entries and how subledger journal entries are processed through subledger accounting. Th…

Time to unlock your finance team’s digital potential! Join Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham, along with Sr. Principal ERP Learning Strategist David Barnacle, as they discuss the Procure to Pay process flow, an integral financial process that integrates purchasing with accounts payable activities. They also talk about the Asset Acquisition to Retirem…

Want to know about the key financial business processes that make up Invoice to Cash? Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham, as well as Sr. Principal ERP Learning Strategist David Barnacle, are here to simplify this critical process flow for you. In this episode, they go over the entire Invoice to Cash process flow, which includes everything from the mom…

Inside every successful corporation is a well-oiled financial team working to do what is in the best interest of the company. From the CFO to the finance intern, having a system of modern best practices and a comprehensive suite of financial solutions, properly utilized, is more important than ever before. Join hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham…

Want to get on the AI train? Then this is the episode for you! Join Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham, along with Rohit Rahi, Vice President, CSS OU Cloud Delivery, as they explore Oracle University’s new OCI AI Foundations course. They talk about what the course covers, who it’s for, and the associated certification. Oracle MyLearn: mylearn.oracle.c…

Wouldn’t it be great if you could practice your Oracle Cloud Apps implementation in a safe, controlled lab environment? Well, now you can! Join Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham, along with Bill Lawson, as they discuss the new Applied Learning for Fusion Cloud Applications Implementation projects, which provide practical use cases and business scenar…

In this episode, hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham talk about the Talent Life Cycle with Cloud Delivery Lead Nigel Wiltshire. They discuss how organizations can nurture their employees' skills, help them set goals that align with business objectives, support their desired progression, and promote a happy work-life balance. Oracle MyLearn: mylea…

In this episode, hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham talk to Cloud Delivery Lead Nigel Wiltshire about the Reward Life Cycle, which centers around the compensation that is given to an employee, and how it is paid and processed. Compensation, in this case, is not restricted to the salary that is paid to an employee but includes bonuses, stocks, me…

During an employee’s tenure in an organization, they may experience different situations or have varying demands—they may get promoted, apply for leave, or get transferred to another team, for instance. Clearly, hiring employees is just the tip of the iceberg. Managing them requires a lot more work. In this episode, hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Ab…

How your employees are hired and onboarded into the organization can determine how well you are able to attract—and more importantly—retain top talent. Listen to Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham, along with Cloud Delivery Lead Nigel Wiltshire, as they deep dive into the first life cycle, the Applicant Life Cycle, within Oracle HCM business processes…

Human Resources Management is an important function in every organization. Without it, companies would not be able to effectively recruit and retain employees or maintain a healthy, accepting workplace. In this episode, Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham, together with Cloud Delivery Lead Nigel Wiltshire, explore how employee management has evolved ov…

In today’s competitive landscape, a comprehensive understanding of business processes is critical to successfully deploying and using Oracle Cloud Applications. Having solid foundational knowledge of business processes can help you understand “how things are done” and apply your learning to the right processes, in the right way, at the right time. …

With each passing day, more and more data sources are sending greater volumes of data across the globe. For any organization, this combination of structured and unstructured data continues to be a challenge. Data lakehouses link, correlate, and analyze these varied outputs into a single manageable system. In the final episode of the season, hosts L…

In this episode, Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham are joined by Cloud Engineer Nick Commisso to talk about managing Oracle Database with REST APIs. They also look at Autonomous Database built-in tools, which are pre-assembled, pre-configured, and pre-deployed, delivering a consistent user experience. Oracle MyLearn: https://mylearn.oracle.com/ Oracl…

Join Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham, along with Alex Bouchereau, as they talk about Oracle Maximum Availability Architecture, which provides architecture, configuration, and lifecycle best practices for Oracle Databases. Oracle MyLearn: https://mylearn.oracle.com/ Oracle University Learning Community: https://education.oracle.com/ou-community Link…

Because of how valuable your data is, protecting it against theft and unauthorized use is perhaps your biggest challenge. Databases need more security than the bare minimum. In this episode, Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham, along with Greg Genovese, talk about how Oracle’s data-driven security features work together to create a maximum security arc…

In this episode, Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham are joined by MySQL Developer Advocate Scott Stroz to talk about MySQL Document Store, a NoSQL solution built on top of MySQL. Oracle MyLearn: https://mylearn.oracle.com/ Oracle University Learning Community: https://education.oracle.com/ou-community MySQL: https://dev.mysql.com/doc/ Oracle MySQL Blo…

High availability, data model flexibility, elastic scalability… If these words have piqued your interest, then this is the episode for you! Join Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham, along with Autumn Black, as they discuss how Oracle NoSQL Database Cloud Service is designed for today’s most demanding applications, ensuring fast and predictable single-d…

In this episode, Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham are joined by Autumn Black to discuss MySQL Database, a fully-managed database service powered by the integrated HeatWave in-memory query accelerator. Oracle MyLearn: https://mylearn.oracle.com/ Oracle University Learning Community: https://education.oracle.com/ou-community LinkedIn: https://www.link…

There is so much data available today. But it only makes a difference when you transform that data into actionable intelligence. In this episode, hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham, along with Nick Commisso, discuss how you can harness the capabilities of Oracle Machine Learning to solve key business problems and accelerate the deployment of mac…