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Connor McDonald on Database and SQL
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Hi I'm Connor McDonald!

🔥keen on tech esp. SQL/database
🔥keen on fitness
🔥keen on coffee
🔥keen on gin
🔥keen on sarcasm

I speak for me not my employer
More SQL Dev goodies awaiting in this update
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November 12, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Conferences and conference venues come and go, but not many conference venues have wild animals in the car park :-) #saoug2025
November 12, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Blast from the past. Locked rows and lunch breaks ? A simple fix. https://connor-mcdonald.com/2016/10/19/locked-rows-and-lunch-breaks-a-simple-fix
November 11, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Very few things are as rewarding as getting a chance to share database tech knowledge with students all over the world. The students here in South Africa were amazing 🤩 #saoug2025
November 11, 2025 at 2:04 PM
South Africa students picking up database features at the SAOUG conference with freesql.com
November 11, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Reposted by Connor McDonald on Database and SQL
To use AutoUpgrade download mode, you must be able to connect to specific Oracle servers. Here's a list of requirements and a few hints for solving common problems.
How to Fix Errors in AutoUpgrade Download Mode
To use AutoUpgrade download mode, you must be able to connect to specific Oracle servers. Here's a list of requirements and a few hints for solving common problems.
dohdatabase.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Awesome to chat with the next generation of database professionals here in South Africa #saoug
November 11, 2025 at 7:30 AM
We're getting into the rhythm at SAOUG
November 10, 2025 at 7:50 PM
From the vault. Little enhancements are always nice. https://connor-mcdonald.com/2016/07/15/little-enhancements-are-always-nice
November 10, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Two most important people at ANY conference....the baristas 🔥😁
November 10, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Debra Lilley bringing AI to the masses at SAOUG
November 10, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Debra Lilley bringing AI to the masses at SAOUG
November 10, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Now THAT is a welcoming for the SAOUG conference
November 10, 2025 at 6:27 AM
Blog greatest hits :-) . 18.3 As easy as 1-2-3. https://connor-mcdonald.com/2018/07/24/18-3-as-easy-as-1-2-3/
November 9, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Rethinking my jogging route here at the hotel for SAOUG :-)
November 9, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Blast from the past. Complex materialized views and fast refresh. https://connor-mcdonald.com/2018/07/05/complex-materialized-views-and-fast-refresh/
November 8, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Retro blog post. Working from home Welcome!. https://connor-mcdonald.com/2020/03/17/working-from-home-welcome/
November 7, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Click, click and voila! You're connecting from your own machine!
November 7, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Heading for SAOUG 🔥
November 7, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Blog greatest hits :-) . Using Express or Free edition? A potential trap. https://connor-mcdonald.com/2023/07/17/using-express-or-free-edition-a-potential-trap/
November 6, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Reposted by Connor McDonald on Database and SQL
Just a week remains before the 2025 EMEA Tour arrives in Utrecht for the #NLOUG's Database Cloud & Developer Day. This is your opportunity to connect with esteemed local and global speakers face-to-face!
👉 Secure your ticket at nloug.nl/events/najaa... before they run out.
Database Cloud & Developer Dag 2025 | Oracle User Group
nloug.nl
November 5, 2025 at 1:58 PM
From the vault. Those pesky dates as strings. https://connor-mcdonald.com/2016/05/13/those-pesky-dates-as-strings
November 5, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Previously on the blog. SQL*Plus access without an OS login. https://connor-mcdonald.com/2024/10/16/sqlplus-access-without-an-os-login/
November 4, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Previously on the blog. Identity columns in 12c ... just a sequence ?. https://connor-mcdonald.com/2018/01/24/identity-columns-in-12c-just-a-sequence/
November 3, 2025 at 6:08 PM