Alex Blyth
@alexblyth.net
Husband, father, traveler, doer of things, Oracle Exadata Product Manager. Views expressed are my own.
Nathan Fuzi and I share how #Oracle #AI #Database #In-Memory & #Exadata revolutionize #agentic AI by delivering real-time analytics on live data—no replication needed! Boost performance, simplify architecture, & power smarter AI decisions. Details: blogs.oracle.com/exadata/post...
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November 5, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Nathan Fuzi and I share how #Oracle #AI #Database #In-Memory & #Exadata revolutionize #agentic AI by delivering real-time analytics on live data—no replication needed! Boost performance, simplify architecture, & power smarter AI decisions. Details: blogs.oracle.com/exadata/post...
Looking for a quick way to get the correct patch numbers for the Gold Image Clone database and grid infrastructure files used on Exadata?
Quick Guide to Oracle Database and GI Gold Image Clone Patch Downloads for Exadata
In which the author shares frustrations with finding Oracle database gold images for Exadata, emphasizing the efficiency of OEDACLI commands for retrieving patch information. They outline steps for using OEDA and OEDACLI to streamline the process.
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October 28, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Looking for a quick way to get the correct patch numbers for the Gold Image Clone database and grid infrastructure files used on Exadata?
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The latest updates for #Oracle #Exadata System Software #25ai (25.1 and 25.2) and #24ai (24.1) are available now. Get all the details at the Exadata PM blog!
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October 22, 2025 at 7:13 PM
The latest updates for #Oracle #Exadata System Software #25ai (25.1 and 25.2) and #24ai (24.1) are available now. Get all the details at the Exadata PM blog!
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Take a look at this quick "demo" of ultra-fast PDB thin cloning with Oracle Database 23ai on Exadata Exascale!
Ultra-fast PDB thin clones on Exadata Exascale
Want to see how quick it is to create a clone of an Oracle 23ai PDB on Exadata Exascale? First a little background information. I have a "simple" database in the example, with a PDB - named DEMOPDB1. show pdbs SQL> show pdbs CON_ID CON_NAME OPEN MODE RESTRICTED _________ ___________ _____________ _____________ 2 PDB$SEED READ ONLY NO 3 PDB1 READ WRITE NO 4 DEMOPDB1 READ WRITE NO…
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September 16, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Take a look at this quick "demo" of ultra-fast PDB thin cloning with Oracle Database 23ai on Exadata Exascale!
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The latest updates for #Oracle #Exadata System Software #25ai (25.1 and 25.2) and #24ai (24.1) are available now. Get all the details at the Exadata PM blog!
blogs.oracle.com/exadata/post...
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September 13, 2025 at 5:08 AM
The latest updates for #Oracle #Exadata System Software #25ai (25.1 and 25.2) and #24ai (24.1) are available now. Get all the details at the Exadata PM blog!
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New Blog Post: Exadata AI Smart Scan Deep Dive
Deep dive into my latest post and video on the #Exadata PM blog and discover how #AI #Smart #Scan accelerates #Oracle #Database #23ai AI #Vector Search workloads!
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Deep dive into my latest post and video on the #Exadata PM blog and discover how #AI #Smart #Scan accelerates #Oracle #Database #23ai AI #Vector Search workloads!
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September 10, 2025 at 6:54 AM
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💬 My latest post on the Maximum Availability Architecture Blog explains how Oracle Active Data Guard is an extraordinary and flexible solution for scalability 📈, allowing both conventional and AI workloads to scale and perform at their best.
🔍 Read more: blogs.oracle.com/maa/post/app...
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August 18, 2025 at 2:17 PM
💬 My latest post on the Maximum Availability Architecture Blog explains how Oracle Active Data Guard is an extraordinary and flexible solution for scalability 📈, allowing both conventional and AI workloads to scale and perform at their best.
🔍 Read more: blogs.oracle.com/maa/post/app...
🔍 Read more: blogs.oracle.com/maa/post/app...
So many sessions to choose from at Oracle AI World, check out these must-attend Exadata sessions!
Hope to see you there!
Hope to see you there!
Heading to Oracle AI World and eager to explore what’s new with Exadata? Check out these must-attend Exadata sessions!
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August 14, 2025 at 7:23 AM
So many sessions to choose from at Oracle AI World, check out these must-attend Exadata sessions!
Hope to see you there!
Hope to see you there!
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The latest updates for #Oracle #Exadata System Software #25ai (25.1 and 25.2) and #24ai (24.1) are available now. Get all the details on the Exadata PM blog!
blogs.oracle.com/exadata/post...
blogs.oracle.com/exadata/post...
August 11, 2025 at 9:46 PM
The latest updates for #Oracle #Exadata System Software #25ai (25.1 and 25.2) and #24ai (24.1) are available now. Get all the details on the Exadata PM blog!
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#Oracle #Exadata System Software #25ai (25.2) is here! 🚀 Enjoy accelerated AI Vector Search, performance boosts, smarter #Exascale management, and enhanced security (SELinux by default). Thanks to our stellar Engineering & PM teams for making it happen! blogs.oracle.com/exadata/post/exadata252
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July 15, 2025 at 9:17 PM
#Oracle #Exadata System Software #25ai (25.2) is here! 🚀 Enjoy accelerated AI Vector Search, performance boosts, smarter #Exascale management, and enhanced security (SELinux by default). Thanks to our stellar Engineering & PM teams for making it happen! blogs.oracle.com/exadata/post/exadata252
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The latest #Oracle #Exadata System Software maintenance updates for 25.1 and 24ai (24.1) have just been released! For full details, visit the @exadatapm.bsky.social PM Blog.
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June 27, 2025 at 5:17 PM
The latest #Oracle #Exadata System Software maintenance updates for 25.1 and 24ai (24.1) have just been released! For full details, visit the @exadatapm.bsky.social PM Blog.
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🚨 Hot off the Press! 🚨
Excited about the powerful new #Oracle Database Snapshot and Cloning features now available with #Exadata #Exascale? Don’t miss out—get the latest #MAA Best Practices Guide and start cloning with confidence!
A huge thank you to the incredible MAA and Engineering teams!
Excited about the powerful new #Oracle Database Snapshot and Cloning features now available with #Exadata #Exascale? Don’t miss out—get the latest #MAA Best Practices Guide and start cloning with confidence!
A huge thank you to the incredible MAA and Engineering teams!
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June 6, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Need to get files in and out of Exascale storage? I recently need to replace the spfile for a database - here's how I did it!
Getting Oracle Database spfiles (and other files) in and out of Exadata Exascale
I was recently playing with the new AI Vector Search capabilities of Database 23ai, when I did something a little daft. Without really thinking about what I was doing, I increased the memory allocated to vector_memory_size. "Ok" you say, "Whats wrong with that?" At face value nothing, I changed a parameter. But as I didn't think about the any of the other memory parameters, like…
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May 28, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Need to get files in and out of Exascale storage? I recently need to replace the spfile for a database - here's how I did it!
Reposted by Alex Blyth
The latest #Exadata System Software Updates for 25.1, 24ai (24.1), and 23.1 are now available. Details on the @exadatapm.bsky.social PM Blog site - blogs.oracle.com/exadata/post...
May 21, 2025 at 11:16 PM
The latest #Exadata System Software Updates for 25.1, 24ai (24.1), and 23.1 are now available. Details on the @exadatapm.bsky.social PM Blog site - blogs.oracle.com/exadata/post...
Choosing between HIGH and NORMAL ASM redundancy on #Oracle #Exadata? NORMAL offers more space, HIGH provides better data protection, but what if protection needs change later? Learn how #FLEX disk groups help boost protection without major rework: blogs.oracle.com/exadata/post...
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May 12, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Choosing between HIGH and NORMAL ASM redundancy on #Oracle #Exadata? NORMAL offers more space, HIGH provides better data protection, but what if protection needs change later? Learn how #FLEX disk groups help boost protection without major rework: blogs.oracle.com/exadata/post...
It's been a minute since I last updated my blog post of useful hashtag#Exadata My Oracle Support (hashtag#MOS) notes. Hopefully, you find this catalog of notes helpful!
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April 29, 2025 at 5:29 AM
It's been a minute since I last updated my blog post of useful hashtag#Exadata My Oracle Support (hashtag#MOS) notes. Hopefully, you find this catalog of notes helpful!
blogs.oracle.com/exadata/post...
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Allan Graves has written a great overview of the intersection of #Oracle's Advanced Cluster File System #ACFS, snapshots and clones, and #Exascale volumes. Grab a hot drink and have a read!
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March 28, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Allan Graves has written a great overview of the intersection of #Oracle's Advanced Cluster File System #ACFS, snapshots and clones, and #Exascale volumes. Grab a hot drink and have a read!
blogs.oracle.com/exadata/post...
blogs.oracle.com/exadata/post...
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The latest #Exadata System Software Updates for 25.1, 24ai (24.1), 23.1, and 22.1 are now available. Details on the @OracleExadata PM Blog site - blogs.oracle.com/exadata/post...
March 18, 2025 at 9:54 PM
The latest #Exadata System Software Updates for 25.1, 24ai (24.1), 23.1, and 22.1 are now available. Details on the @OracleExadata PM Blog site - blogs.oracle.com/exadata/post...
Discover how #Oracle #Exadata #X11M delivers extreme performance and cost-effective storage on-premises and in the cloud. Learn how intelligent, database-aware software and features like #XRMEM and Exadata Smart Flash Cache optimize performance and scalability for modern workloads.
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March 13, 2025 at 5:09 AM
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The latest #Exadata System Software Updates for 25.1, 24ai (24.1), 23.1, and 22.1 are now available. Details on the @OracleExadata PM Blog site - blogs.oracle.com/exadata/post...
February 18, 2025 at 8:50 PM
The latest #Exadata System Software Updates for 25.1, 24ai (24.1), 23.1, and 22.1 are now available. Details on the @OracleExadata PM Blog site - blogs.oracle.com/exadata/post...
Reposted by Alex Blyth
The latest #Oracle #Exadata System Software Updates for 25.1, 24ai (24.1), 23.1, and 22.1 are now available. Details on the @OracleExadata PM Blog site - blogs.oracle.com/exadata/post...
January 24, 2025 at 9:17 PM
The latest #Oracle #Exadata System Software Updates for 25.1, 24ai (24.1), 23.1, and 22.1 are now available. Details on the @OracleExadata PM Blog site - blogs.oracle.com/exadata/post...
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Join Kothanda Umamageswaran and Bob Thome on January 7 for the announcement of the newest @OracleExadata X11M system, delivering extreme performance for AI, OLTP, and analytics. Register at 👇https://www.linkedin.com/events/oracleexadata-next-generationin7280643074777563136/theater/
Oracle Exadata: Next-Generation Intelligent Data Architecture | LinkedIn
Join Kothanda Umamageswaran, SVP of Exadata and Scale-Out Technologies and Bob Thome, VP of Exadata Product Management for the announcement of the newest Oracle Exadata system delivering extreme perfo...
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January 6, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Join Kothanda Umamageswaran and Bob Thome on January 7 for the announcement of the newest @OracleExadata X11M system, delivering extreme performance for AI, OLTP, and analytics. Register at 👇https://www.linkedin.com/events/oracleexadata-next-generationin7280643074777563136/theater/
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Hot off the presses and just in time for the holidays. #Exadata System Software 25.1 is now available. Check out all the awesome new capabilities on the Exadata PM blog!
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December 13, 2024 at 12:48 AM
Hot off the presses and just in time for the holidays. #Exadata System Software 25.1 is now available. Check out all the awesome new capabilities on the Exadata PM blog!
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