List of Posts

  • It’s a Wrap: Insights from the SOUG Espresso on Oracle Audit

    In my latest SOUG Espresso session, Easy Audit Data Analysis with SQL Developer Reports, I focused on Oracle Unified Audit Analysis. This was an opportunity to share my experience and insights into database security and audit data workflow enhancement. Event Highlights Based on my considerable experience with Oracle databases, I emphasized the critical importance of…

    Read more…

  • Latest Critical Patch Updates from Oracle – January 2024

    On January 18, Oracle unveiled its first quarterly Critical Patch Update Advisory of the year. This advisory, a pivotal resource for Oracle users, details an array of 389 new security patches across various Oracle product families. This update includes several high-severity vulnerabilities, notably those that can be exploited remotely over the network, with some having…

    Read more…

  • Dive into the Latest Enhancements of DBSat 3.1.0

    Today, my initial plan was simply to finalize my article on DBSat 3.0.0 for the Oraworld Magazine. However, while checking the links to the DBSat documentation, Oracle Support Notes, and download sources, I discovered that Oracle has, almost simultaneously, released the latest version 3.1.0 of the Oracle Database Security Assessment Tool (DBSAT). Once again, this…

    Read more…

  • Easy Audit Data Analysis with SQL Developer Reports

    Easy Audit Data Analysis with SQL Developer Reports

    In one of my last blog post SQL Toolbox for simplified Oracle Unified Audit Data Analysis, I introduced a set of scripts designed to streamline Oracle Unified Audit data analysis. These scripts, now available on my GitHub repository oehrlis/oradba, have received positive feedback. Building on that, I’d like to explore an alternative approach to augment…

    Read more…

  • DOAG 2023 Debrief: A Speaker’s Perspective

    It’s a wrap. The DOAG database conference has come to an end. As I sit on the train, I reflect on a week full of excitement and variety. In addition to the many fascinating technical presentations, I had the opportunity to catch up with old friends and colleagues. The conference started on Monday afternoon when…

    Read more…

  • What You Need to Know About Oracle DB SAT Release 3.0

    The wait is over! After a long break, Oracle has launched a major update for its Database Security Assessment Tool, DBSAT. The latest version, DBSAT 3.0, includes a number of new features and enhancements, all aimed at increasing database security and optimizing compliance processes. In this post, I’ll look at what’s new in this release…

    Read more…

  • Easy setup of Kerberos Authentication for Oracle Databases

    Easy setup of Kerberos Authentication for Oracle Databases

    I have previously published a couple of blog posts related to Kerberos authentication for databases. In this post, I want to provide a simple, step-by-step tutorial for configuring Kerberos authentication. This tutorial is based on my lab setup within Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). Within this environment, I run both a database server and a corresponding…

    Read more…

  • Quickly run X11 Apps from an Oracle DB Container

    Running an Oracle Database (DB) Container on your laptop, regardless of your device, is a common practice for professionals in lab and engineering environments. These containers offer a convenient solution for setting up and managing Oracle databases for various purposes. However, there are scenarios where you need to interact with the Oracle DB Container using…

    Read more…