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Oracle University Podcast delivers convenient, foundational training on popular Oracle technologies such as Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Java, Autonomous Database, and more to help you jump-start or advance your career in the cloud.
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Join the conversation. This podcast provides a unique perspective on Oracle Cloud customer stories from our partner’s point of view. Through interviews with our partners, listeners get an inside look at critical details about how individual projects are initiated and successfully deployed. Each podcast is intended to uncover unique insights into the challenges of the client project, industry impacts and advice, and reasons behind the client’s choice to implement Oracle Cloud.
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Oracle Database 23ai: Backup and Recovery - Part 1
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In this two-part special, Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham delve into the critical topic of backup and recovery in Oracle Database 23ai. Together with Bill Millar, Senior Principal Database & MySQL Instructor, they discuss the role of database administrators, strategies for protecting data, and dealing with various types of data failure. Oracle MyLe…
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This week, Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham continue their exploration of Oracle AI Vector Search with a deep dive into vector indexes and memory considerations. Senior Principal APEX and Apps Dev Instructor Brent Dayley breaks down what vector indexes are, how they enhance the efficiency of search queries, and the different types supported by Oracl…
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In this episode, Senior Principal APEX and Apps Dev Instructor Brent Dayley joins hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham to discuss Oracle AI Vector Search. Brent provides an in-depth overview, shedding light on the brand-new vector data type, vector embeddings, and the vector workflow. Oracle Database 23ai: Oracle AI Vector Search Fundamentals: htt…
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In this episode, Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham explore the Automatic Transaction Quarantine feature with Senior Principal Database & MySQL Instructor, Bill Millar. Bill explains that this feature isolates transactions that could potentially cause system crashes, preventing them from impacting the entire container database. They also discuss the k…
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Join Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham as they discuss the Automatic Transaction Rollback feature with Senior Principal Database & MySQL Instructor, Bill Millar. Bill explains that in the 23ai release, transactions blocking other transactions can now be automatically rolled back, depending on certain parameters. Bill highlights the advantages of usin…
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Unrestricted Parallel DMLs and Direct Loads
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In this episode, hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham discuss new features in Oracle Database 23ai related to Data Manipulation Language (DML). They are joined by Senior Principal Database & MySQL Instructor, Bill Millar, who explains the concept of unrestricted parallel DMLs and their importance in speeding up large operations and maintaining sum…
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Hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham are joined by Senior Principal Database & MySQL Instructor Bill Millar who explains Oracle's newest caching solution called True Cache. Available in Oracle Database 23ai, True Cache is an automatically managed, in-memory, read-only cache that improves application performance dramatically. Bill provides an overv…
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Enhancements in SQL Plan Management, SecureFiles LOB Write Performance, and Column Width
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Join Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham, along with Senior Principal Database & Security Instructor Ron Soltani, as they discuss how the new Automatic SQL Plan Management feature in Oracle Database 23ai improves performance consistency and simplifies management. Then, Senior Principal Database & MySQL Instructor Bill Millar shares insights into two ne…
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Hybrid Columnar Compression & Fast Ingest
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In this episode, hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham speak with Senior Principal Database & MySQL Instructor Bill Millar about the enhanced performance of Hybrid Columnar Compression, the different compression levels, and how to achieve the best compression for your tables. Then, they delve into Fast Ingest, what’s new in Oracle Database 23ai, an…
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In this episode, hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham discuss improvements in time and data handling and data storage in Oracle Database 23ai. They are joined by Senior Principal Instructor Serge Moiseev, who explains the benefit of allowing databases to have their own time zones, separate from the host operating system. Serge also highlights two …
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Join hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham in Part 2 of the discussion on database sharding with Ron Soltani, a Senior Principal Database & Security Instructor. They talk about sharding native replication, directory-based sharding, and coordinated backup and restore for sharded databases, explaining how these features work and their benefits. Addit…
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In this two-part episode, hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham are joined by Ron Soltani, a Senior Principal Database & Security Instructor, to discuss the ins and outs of database sharding. In Part 1, they delve into the fundamentals of database sharding, including what it is and how it works, specifically looking at Oracle Database Sharding and …
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In this episode, hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham continue their exploration of Oracle Database 23ai's database security capabilities. They are joined once again by Ron Soltani, a Senior Principal Database & Security Instructor, who delves into the intricacies of the new hybrid read-only mode for pluggable databases, the flexibility of read-on…
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Join hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham, along with Senior Principal Database & Security Instructor Ron Soltani, as they dive into the critical topic of database security. In the first of a two-part series on database security in Oracle Database 23ai, they discuss the importance of protecting data against external and internal threats, common se…
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In this episode of the Oracle University Podcast, hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham kick off a new season with a deep dive into the latest features of Oracle Database 23ai. Joined by Bill Millar, a Senior Principal Database & MySQL Instructor, they explore the new enhancements to blockchain tables, such as row versions, user chains, delegate si…
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Join hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham, along with Hope Fisher, Oracle’s Product Manager for Database Technologies, as they break down the basics of databases, explore different database management systems, and delve into database development. Whether you're a newcomer or just need a refresher, this quick, informative episode is sure to offer y…
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Container Engine for Kubernetes: Security Practices
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In the season's final episode, hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham interview senior OCI instructor Mahendra Mehra about the security practices that are vital for OKE clusters on OCI. Mahendra shares his expert insights on the importance of Kubernetes security, especially in today's digital landscape where the integrity of data and applications is…
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Working with Self-Managed Nodes and Managing Kubernetes Deployments
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In this episode, hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham speak with senior OCI instructor Mahendra Mehra about the capabilities of self-managed nodes in Kubernetes, including how they offer complete control over worker nodes in your OCI Container Engine for Kubernetes environment. They also explore the various options that are available to effectivel…
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Want to gain insights into how virtual nodes provide a serverless Kubernetes experience? Join hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham, along with senior OCI instructor Mahendra Mehra, as they compare managed nodes and virtual nodes. Continuing from the previous episode, they explore how virtual nodes enhance Kubernetes deployments in Oracle Cloud Inf…
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Introduction to OCI Container Engine for Kubernetes
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Curious about how OCI Container Engine for Kubernetes (OKE) can transform the way your development team builds, deploys, and manages cloud-native applications? Listen to hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham explore OKE's key features and benefits with senior OCI instructor Mahendra Mehra. Mahendra breaks down complex concepts into digestible bits,…
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In this episode, Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham, along with senior OCI instructor Mahendra Mehra, dive into the fundamentals of Kubernetes. They talk about how Kubernetes tackles challenges in deploying and managing microservices, and enhances software performance, flexibility, and availability. OCI Container Engine for Kubernetes Specialist: http…
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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…
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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…
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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/…
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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 …
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Encore Episode: Generative AI and Large Language Models
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Encore Episode: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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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…
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Using ORDS to Make Your ADB Data Available in VBS
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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…
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Forgotten, But Not Gone: How Model-Based Development Is Still Alive and Well Today
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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…
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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…
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Preparing to Extend Oracle Fusion Apps Using Visual Builder Studio
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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…
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Introduction to Visual Builder Studio, Visual Builder Cloud Service, Stand-Alone, and JET
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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…
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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/…
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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 …
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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…
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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…
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Everything You Need to Know About the MySQL HeatWave Implementation Associate Certification
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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: …
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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…
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Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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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…
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Everything You Need to Know to Get Certified on Oracle Autonomous Database
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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…
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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…
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Autonomous Database on Dedicated Infrastructure
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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…
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Autonomous Database on Serverless Infrastructure
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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…
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Best of 2023: Getting Started with Oracle Database
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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 …
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Best of 2023: OCI Compute and Load Balancing
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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…
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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…
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Best of 2023: OCI Identity and Access Management
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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…
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Best of 2023: Getting Started with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
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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 …
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