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# Pro DBA

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- [Pro DBA's FIFA World Cup Ball Giveaway](https://www.pro-dba.com/pro-dbas-fifa-world-cup-ball-giveaway/) - Pro DBA's World Cup Ball Winner ⚽! Pro DBA's giveaway at ENIGMA the IFS User Group Conference proved very popular! One lucky visitor to Stand 8 who walked away with a FIFA World Cup football was Adam Cole of Marshall. Well done Adam! We were on hand throughout the conference to talk database management, IFS
- [Homeless World Cup and IFS Foundation Charity Football Tournament](https://www.pro-dba.com/homeless-world-cup-and-ifs-foundation-charity-football-tournament/) - IFS UK&I - Engima: Homeless World Cup and IFS Foundation Charity Football Tournament Pro DBA entered FIFA World Cup Football fever at the IFS UK&I Enigma conference on 1st June, playing in the Homeless World Cup and IFS Foundation Charity Football Tournament. The Homeless World Cup has raised over £1,400,000.00 via it's events to date!
- [Pro DBA sponsor IFS UK&I Usergroup Annual Conference - Engima](https://www.pro-dba.com/pro-dba-sponsor-ifs-uki-usergroup-annual-conference-engima/) - IFS UK&I - Engima: Breaking the code and solving complex business challenges together Join Pro DBA on 2nd & 3rd June at DoubleTree by Hilton, Stadium MK, Stadium Way West, Milton Keynes, for IFS UK&I – Enigma, an unmissable event for forward‑thinking organisations. The IFS UK&I Usergroup will be a key event, providing valuable networking
- [Pro DBA sponsor IFS Connect UK & Ireland 2026 - Spotlight on Industrial AI](https://www.pro-dba.com/pro-dba-sponsor-ifs-connect-uk-ireland-2026-spotlight-on-industrial-ai/) - IFS Connect UK & Ireland - Industrial AI: Your Catalyst to High Performance Join Pro DBA on 29 April, stand 14, at the iconic Silverstone Circuit, Towcester, Northamptonshire, for IFS Connect UK & Ireland – Industrial AI, an unmissable event for forward‑thinking organisations. This year’s conference brings together industry experts, partners, and peers to explore
- [Pro DBA give a little back by supporting our local food store this Easter 🐤](https://www.pro-dba.com/pro-dba-give-a-little-back-by-supporting-our-local-food-store-this-easter/) - Proudly supporting our local food store, Evelyn Community Store 🐤🐤 Evelyn Community Store in Deptford is in one of the most deprived London boroughs. Their mission is to reduce food poverty and the stigma attached to it. The community store offers an alternative to a food bank and ensures its members have food each week.
- [Pro DBA support Spring Into Action!](https://www.pro-dba.com/pro-dba-support_spring_into_action/) - Pro DBA's Edinburgh staff support Wheatley Group's Spring Into Action! David Sandilands and Steve de Jesus from Pro DBA's Edinburgh office enjoyed a fantastic opportunity to give back to their local community. They supported our client, Wheatley Housing Group's, Community Benefit Programme in Edinburgh on Mar 20th. The Programme works with Neighbourhood Environmental Teams
- [Pro DBA celebrate 30 years of brilliance 🎉](https://www.pro-dba.com/pro-dba-celebrate-30-years-of-brilliance/) - Celebrating 30 years of Pro DBA 🎉 So much has changed over the past 30 years, particularly in the world of IT. Celebrating 30 years of Pro DBA reminds us that one thing hasn’t changed: the professionalism, reliability and quality of database administration support delivered by the fantastic team at Pro DBA. A huge part
- [Pro DBA proud to sponsor Hamish's SADS charity swim](https://www.pro-dba.com/pro-dba-proud-to-sponsor-hamishs-sads-charity-swim/) - Well done Hamish! On Christmas Day 24, 13 year old Hamish Henderson undertook the Weymouth & Portland Lions Harbour swim to raise money for Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome UK (SADS UK). We are extremely proud to sponsor Hamish and help him spread the word. To date he has raised over £1.6k! SADS UK is a
- [Pro DBA proud to sponsor Hamish's 2025 SADS charity swim](https://www.pro-dba.com/proud-sponsor-2025-sads-charity-swim/) - Well done Hamish! On Christmas Day 25, 14 year old Hamish Henderson attempted to complete the Weymouth & Portland Lions Harbour swim to raise money for Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome UK (SADS UK). Unfortunately high winds played havoc on festive swims in the West Country so it was too dangerous to take part. Hamish persevered
- [Pro DBA help Wheatley Foundation's 'A Better Christmas: Together We Shine' campaign](https://www.pro-dba.com/pro-dba-help-wheatley-foundations-christmas-campaign/) - #We are very proud to sponsor our client Wheatley Group's Christmas campaign 'A Better Christmas: Together We Shine'. The Wheatley Foundation believe everyone deserves a chance to thrive. They support people facing tough times - poverty, poor health, and inequality - helping them build confidence, find opportunities, and create brighter futures. It's a chance to
- [WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT - Children in Need 2025](https://www.pro-dba.com/world-record-attempt-children-in-need-2025/) - #100K CYCLING CHALLENGE – WE NEED YOU! Head down to Aldershot Garrison Sports Centre on 13–14 Nov for a 24-hour cycling challenge to raise funds for BBC Children in Need! Collectively aiming to break the record for: ⚡ Most electrical energy generated by pedalling on static bikes for 24 hours! ✅ Ride solo or in
- [Pro DBA sponsor IFS Connect Germany 2025 - Spotlight on Industrial AI](https://www.pro-dba.com/pro-dba-sponsor-ifs-connect-germany-2025-spotlight-on-industrial-ai/) - IFS Connect Germany 2025 - Industrial AI: Your Catalyst to High Performance Join us for IFS Connect Germany 2025 conference at Hyatt Regency Düsseldorf on 14th and 15th May. Gain insights into the latest news from IFS, network with industry peers and partners. Dive deeper into the solutions that can help companies in your specific
- [ADVENTURE – The IFS UK&I User Group Annual Conference – 2025](https://www.pro-dba.com/pro-dba-adventure-ifs-uki-user-group-conference-2025/) - #Get ready for an adventure at ADVENTURE - IFS UK&I's User Group Conf 25! IFS UK&I's next exciting User Group Annual Conference is coming up! Join Pro DBA for ADVENTURE – The IFS UK&I User Group Annual Conference – 2025, 5pm on the 6th October until 5pm on the 8th October 2025 @ The Woodlands
- [Oracle Recognised as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Distributed Hybrid Infrastructure](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-recognised-leader-gartner-2025-magic-quadrant-distributed-hybrid-infrastructure/) - For the third consecutive year, Oracle has been named a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Distributed Hybrid Infrastructure. Oracle secures its spot as a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Distributed Hybrid Infrastructure for the 3rd year running! 🌐 With unmatched vision and multicloud leadership, Oracle's distributed cloud empowers organizations worldwide. Details
- [Oracle Red Bull Racing Selects Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications Suite to Accelerate Operations](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-red-bull-racing-selects-oracle-fusion-cloud-applications-suite/) - Six-time world champion Formula One team Oracle Red Bull Racing moves finance and HR processes to the cloud to increase efficiency and support cost cap compliance. Oracle Red Bull Racing is adopting Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications Suite to better support its multiple-championship-winning team. With Oracle Fusion Applications for finance, HR, and customer experience, Oracle Red Bull Racing
- [Pro DBA sponsor IFS Connect UK&I 2025 - Spotlight on Industrial AI](https://www.pro-dba.com/meet-pro-dba-at-ifs-connect-uki/) - IFS Connect UK&I - Industrial AI: Your Catalyst for High Performance Join us for IFS Connect UK&I 2025 conference at The Vox Birmingham on 23rd April 2025. Gain insights into the latest news from IFS, network with industry peers and partners. Dive deeper into the solutions that can help companies in your specific industry unlock business
- [Pro DBA delighted to spread some extra Easter cheer to our local food store](https://www.pro-dba.com/pro-dba-spread-easter-cheer-local-community-store/) - We at Pro DBA were delighted to spread some extra Easter cheer to our local food store: Evelyn Community Store in Deptford. Extremely proud to have provided all the store's younger members with an Easter egg. Evelyn Community Store in Deptford is in one of the most deprived London boroughs. Their mission is to reduce
- [Pro DBA are excited to announce the launch of our Cloud Services](https://www.pro-dba.com/pro-dba-excited-launch-cloud-remote-support/) - We are very excited to launch our Pro DBA Cloud Services and add this to our brilliant catalogue of existing remote support packages for: IFS applications DBA support services for Oracle DBA support services for Microsoft SQL https://www.pro-dba.com/ifs-services/cloud-hosting-ifs/ https://www.pro-dba.com/sql-services/cloud-hosting-sql-server/ With Pro DBA cloud we offer: + a fully managed platform, scalable, monitored and with maximum
- [Meet Pro DBA at Oracle CloudWorld Tour](https://www.pro-dba.com/meet-pro-dba-at-oracle-cloudworld-tour/) - Oracle CloudWorld Tour London ExCel 20th March Experience the future of cloud and AI at this one day event, on 20th March 2025. Includes keynote speeches from Oracle senior executives Richard Smith, Cormac Watters, Chris Leone, Hasan Rizvi and Rajagopal Subramaniyan. Pro DBA will be amongst the sponsors of this exciting event. We're be on
- [Oracle Recognised as a Leader in the 2025 IDC MarketScape Report for Worldwide Public Cloud Infrastructure as a Service](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-recognised-as-a-leader-in-the-2025-idc-marketscape-report-for-worldwide-public-cloud-infrastructure-as-a-service/) - Great news for Oracle! They've been recognized as a Leader in the 2025 IDC MarketScape Report for Worldwide Public Cloud Infrastructure as a Service. This recognition highlights Oracle's strong capabilities in delivering scalable services, innovative functionality, and a robust multicloud strategy. The IDC MarketScape report evaluated 13 public cloud Infrastructure as a Service providers, evaluating
- [Decline in quality Microsoft SQL Server Support](https://www.pro-dba.com/decline-quality-microsoft-sql-server-support/) - Pro DBA: helping to decipher Microsoft SQL Server Support Talking to a Microsoft Support Engineer these days is classed as time consuming and even dangerous. It could be very costly for your business due to the incorrect advice handed out, or in a worse case scenario, could cause you downtime. Take the frustration and
- [Budget saving Oracle & SQL Server Database Support](https://www.pro-dba.com/budget-saving-oracle-sql-server-database-support/) - Pro DBA saves Christmas with Budget friendly Oracle & SQL Server Database Support Have these uncertain times left you faced with making uncomfortable budgeting decisions regarding your Oracle or SQL Server database support? Let Pro DBA help take the strain with our cost effective 24/7 database support. We can supplement or even replace your team
- [Four Major UK Government Departments Select Oracle Cloud to Transform Corporate Services](https://www.pro-dba.com/four-major-uk-government-departments-select-oracle-cloud-to-transform-corporate-services/) - Departments comprising 250,000 civil servants select Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications Suite and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure as a single platform for shared services. Oracle has announced that the Synergy Programme, which will provide shared services for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA), the Ministry of Justice
- [Imagene uses Oracle Cloud Infrastructure in fight against cancer](https://www.pro-dba.com/imagene-uses-oracle-cloud-in-fight-against-cancer/) - Imagene uses Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) in fight against cancer AI pioneer uses OCI to crunch massive amounts of data to improve oncology research and treatment. Rapid molecular profiling Imagene AI, an Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), uses AI to capture complex features and patterns within biopsy images. The technology is being validated and used by 20
- [SQL Server Collation and Performance following a migration](https://www.pro-dba.com/sql-server-collation-performance-following-migration/) - SQL Server Collation and Performance Troubleshooting Pro DBA have recently been troubleshooting a performance issue after a SQL migration, completed by a third party. This performance issue surfaced on the new servers. Luckily the existing servers were still in place as part of the rollback plan. The performance issue wasn't present on the existing servers.
- [SQL 2019 Bug affecting AG Secondaries running VSS Backups - fixed](https://www.pro-dba.com/sql-server-2019-bug-affecting-ag-secondaries-vss-backups-fixed/) - SQL 2019 Bug affecting AG Secondaries running VSS Backups and how to fix it. Recently we encountered an issue where Always On Availability Group databases on a secondary replica were going into a Recovery Pending state. The only way to resume data movement was by restarting the SQL server service on the AG secondary. This
- [Pro DBA proud sponsors of IFS Unleashed in Orlando, Oct14-18](https://www.pro-dba.com/pro-dba-proud-sponsors-of-ifs-unleashed-in-orlando-oct14-18-24/) - Pro DBA are excited to announce their sponsorship of IFS Unleashed at Orlando World Center Marriott, USA, Oct 14-18th. Come along and speak to us on stand 36! Unlock the transformative power of Industrial AI ™ Join us at IFS Unleashed and get ready for AI-driven innovation. See how our AI experience, technology and industry-focus can
- [Global Organisations Boost Growth with Oracle Cloud VMware Solution](https://www.pro-dba.com/boost-growth-oracle-cloud-vmware-solution/) - Global Organisations Boost Growth with Oracle Cloud VMware Solution Global organisations across industries including Ahold Delhaize, Hitachi Construction Machinery, Lemtrans, and Mazda Motors Logistics Europe N.V. use Oracle Cloud VMware Solution to exit their on-premises data centers and migrate their business-critical applications to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). To continue to add new capabilities to this service, Oracle released a new OCI Compute shape
- [Is SQL dying? No, it's evolving and adapting!](https://www.pro-dba.com/is-sql-dying-no-its-evolving-and-adapting/) - Is SQL dying? N0, it's evolving and adapting! by Nabil Mahmoud - SQL Server Team Lead @ Pro DBA SQL is not dying. It continues to be one of the most widely used and essential tools in data management and analysis. SQL is evolving and adapting and far from becoming obsolete. The rise of NoSQL
- [Oracle & Google Cloud Announce a Groundbreaking Multicloud Partnership](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-google-cloud-announce-multicloud-partnership/) - Google Cloud will offer Oracle Cloud Infrastructure database services and a high-speed network interconnect with Oracle. Oracle and Google Cloud have announced a partnership giving customers the choice to combine Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and Google Cloud technologies, accelerating their application migrations and modernisation. Oracle Interconnect for Google Cloud will initially be available for customer
- [Oracle Database 23ai Brings The Power of AI to Enterprise Data and Applications](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-database-23ai-brings-power-ai-enterprise-data-applications/) - Oracle Database 23ai Brings The Power of AI to Enterprise Data and Applications When Oracle’s Larry Ellison and Juan Loaiza announced the availability of Oracle Database 23ai recently, they talked about three particularly crucial areas of advancement: artificial intelligence, app development, and mission-critical use cases. Among more than 300 new features and enhancements, one of
- [Meet Pro DBA @ IFS UK&I User Group 18-19 June](https://www.pro-dba.com/meet-pro-dba-ifs-uki-user-group-18-19-june/) - Come and talk to Pro DBA in The Rosewood Exhibition Space about our unbeatable Oracle, SQL Server, and IFS Cloud support packages at @ IFS UK&I User Group's: Annual Conference 2024 – Epiphany 18th and 19th June 2024 Woodlands Events Centre, Wyboston Lakes, near St Neots, Bedfordshire. Find Pro DBA in The Rosewood Exhibition Space:
- [Oracle boosts its generative AI capabilities within Oracle Cloud CX](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-boosts-generative-ai-capabilities-cloud-oracle-cloud-cx/) - Oracle boosts its generative AI capabilities within Oracle Cloud CX to enhance user experiences Oracle CloudWorld, Mexico City—April 2024 Oracle has announced new artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities within Oracle Fusion Cloud Customer Experience (CX) to help marketers, sellers, and service agents accelerate deal cycles. The new AI capabilities will help organizations generate more sales faster by
- [Pro DBA donate the cost of staff Xmas Parties to Edinburgh Food Project and The Felix Project in Deptford](https://www.pro-dba.com/pro-dba-donate-edinburgh-food-project-and-the-felix-project/) - Pro DBA donate the cost of staff Xmas Parties to Edinburgh Food Project and The Felix Project in Deptford. The fundraising team at Edinburgh Food Project wrote: 'I just wanted to send you and the whole Pro DBA team a message to thank you for choosing to Change the Present this Christmas with your incredibly
- [Pro DBA Gold Sponsors of the East London Business Summit, London Stadium, Stratford 30th Nov](https://www.pro-dba.com/gold-sponsor-east-london-business-summit-straford/) - Pro DBA are proud to be Gold sponsors of the East London Business Summit at London Stadium on the 30th Nov. by Karen Musselwhite - Office Manager @ Pro DBA The East London Business Summit is the go-to event for East London businesses looking to generate new business and scale up. Come and meet us
- [SQL Server problem after Windows server patching and an Oracle upgrade.](https://www.pro-dba.com/sql-server-problem-after-windows-server-patching-and-an-oracle-upgrade/) - One of our clients carried out Windows patching across a number of their servers, including one hosting a SQL Server 2014 Standard Edition instance that we support. Patching on the SQL Server's host server took the form of a large number (about a dozen) of Security Updates. After a reboot it became almost immediately apparent
- [SQL Server versions REST API](https://www.pro-dba.com/sql-server-versions-rest-api/) - All of the SQL Server instances that Pro DBA support for its clients have a Health Check report generated early each morning and emailed to the SQL Server Team's support inbox. I thought it would be a nice idea to add a bit of functionality to check if there was a new version - e.g.
- [SQL Server Service Hangs After Patching. Is there an Oracle Linked Server on your server?](https://www.pro-dba.com/sql-server-service-hangs-after-patching-is-there-an-oracle-linked-server-on-your-server/) - SQL Server Service Hangs After Patching. Is there an Oracle Linked Server on your server!!!? by Nabil Mahmoud - SQL Server Team Lead @ Pro DBA I came across an issue where SQL Server service will not start after installing updates. Updates were installed on several SQL servers and all were successful and service resumed
- [Oracle and Microsoft Continue to Ease the Adoption of Multicloud](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-microsoft-ease-multicloud-adoption-2022-07-25/) - Oracle and Microsoft Continue to Ease the Adoption of Multicloud Oracle and Microsoft are continuing their quest to make their respective cloud services easier for joint customers to deploy and manage. Read more: https://www.oracle.com/news/announcement/blog/oracle-microsoft-ease-multicloud-adoption-2022-07-25/
- [Oracle Partners with NVIDIA to Solve the Largest AI and NLP Models](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-partners-with-nvidia-to-solve-the-largest-ai-and-nlp-models/) - Oracle Partners with NVIDIA to Solve the Largest AI and NLP Models NVIDIA GPUs on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) provide faster AI training and inferencing for customers. As a result, OCI has seen explosive growth in infrastructure usage for training large-scale AI models. Read more: https://blogs.oracle.com/cloud-infrastructure/post/oracle-partners-with-nvidia-to-solve-the-largest-ai-and-nlp-modelstt
- [Pro DBA proud sponsors of IFS Unleashed in Miami, Oct10-14](https://www.pro-dba.com/pro-dba-sponsors-ifs_unleashed_miami_2022/) - Pro DBA are excited to announce their sponsorship of IFS Unleashed in Miami, USA, Oct 10-14th. IFS Unleashed promises to bring an exciting experience, where you can unleash your organization’s full potential! Unleash faster business growth from a digitised environment. Unleash business value through change. Unleash workforce innovation through empowered people. #IFSunleashed #MomentOfService #TeamPurple IFS
- [Meet Pro DBA @ IFS UK&I User Group 24-25 May](https://www.pro-dba.com/meet-pro-dba-ifs-uk1-user-group2022/) - Come and talk to Pro DBA in The Cedar Room about our unbeatable Oracle, SQL Server, and IFS support packages at @ IFS UK&I User Group's: Annual Conference 2022 – Festival of Ideas 5pm, 23rd May 2022 to 4pm, 25th May 2022. Woodlands Events Centre, Wyboston Lakes, near St Neots, Bedfordshire. Find Pro DBA in
- [Pro DBA buy bullet proof vests for Ukraine aid trip](https://www.pro-dba.com/pro-dba-provide-bullet-proof-vests-for-ukraine-drivers/) - Pro DBA are very proud to have sponsored Helen and Mark Howgill’s recent trip to Poland to help the Pastor of Zamość aid refugees fleeing the conflict in Ukraine. Helen and Mark work at Dulwich Prep Cranbrook as a learning support assistant and a DT teacher. Our funds helped provide bullet proof vest for the
- [Problem with Listener Name in Azure Availability Group](https://www.pro-dba.com/problem-with-listener-name-in-azure-availability-group/) - I was recently working with a client to migrate a standalone instance of SQL Server on an Azure VM to a new High Availability solution with two new instances, again on Azure VMs, with databases hosted in an Availability Group. Once everything had been set up, with the AG created and databases synchronising, it was
- [Oracle Red Bull Racing pushes its F1 performance edge with Oracle Cloud](https://www.pro-dba.com/red-bull-racing-oracle-cloud/) - The world championship-winning F1 team expands its Oracle partnership, using Oracle Cloud Infrastructure for vital insights such as real-time race simulations. Red Bull Racing (oracle.com)
- [Premier League and Oracle Cloud](https://www.pro-dba.com/premier-league-and-oracle-cloud/) - Premier League and Match Insights—Powered by Oracle Cloud: Reimagining the fan experience At the start of the English Premier League season, the world’s most-watched sports league has launched Match Insights—Powered by Oracle Cloud. These new, on-screen statistics will provide advanced, real-time performance data during live broadcasts. This will take the experience of billions of fans
- [Reporting Services update nightmare](https://www.pro-dba.com/reporting-services-update-nightmare/) - I thought I would write about the misfortune that befell me as a result of 'upgrading' SQL Server Reporting Services recently. It's not pretty but if you're sitting comfortably then I'll begin. One of our clients had a SQL Server 2012 Standard instance and Reporting Services installed. The client decided to upgrade and migrate
- [SQL 2012 End of Support Key Dates](https://www.pro-dba.com/sql-server-and-windows-server-2012-end-of-support/) - Know your options for SQL 2012 end of support. SQL Server 2012 Extended Support will end on July 12, 2022. Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2 Extended Support will end on October 10, 2023. https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/sqlserver/2021/07/14/know-your-options-for-sql-server-2012-and-windows-server-2012-end-of-support/
- [Pro DBA: Solving the nation’s database problems around the clock](https://www.pro-dba.com/pro-dba-solving-the-nations-database-problems-around-the-clock/) - While the nation takes time to relax and unwind on weekends the Pro-DBA team are working diligently to keep clients’ businesses ticking over. Pro DBA provides SQL Server support for an international logistics provider. Recently our smart monitoring tools reported issues on the client’s servers. On further investigation the client confirmed a virus was detected
- [Oracle strengthens its relationship with UK Gov](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-strengthens-its-relationship-with-uk-gov/) - Oracle strengthens its relationship with the UK Government, aiming to provide a faster and better use of cloud technologies. https://www.oracle.com/uk/news/announcement/oracle-cloud-helps-government-drive-efficiencies-2021-06-08/
- [Garry Parker, IFS Team Leader at Pro DBA, speaking about the next evolution of IFS Application – IFS Cloud](https://www.pro-dba.com/garry-parker-ifs-team-leader-at-pro-dba-speaking-about-the-next-evolution-of-ifs-application-ifs-cloud/) - What are the key benefits of IFS Cloud? IFS Cloud represents a significant change in tone – from being a set of applications that manage finance, HR and assets to being an enterprise service solution that provides end-to-end tools to deliver for customers’ customers. As this is all off-premise there is no onsite installation. Everything
- [Karen Henderson shares thoughts on Government nationwide doggie DNA database](https://www.pro-dba.com/karen-henderson-shares-thoughts-on-government-nationwide-doggie-dna-database/) - Pro DBA managing director Karen Henderson was asked for her comments on the debate on whether the Government should set up a nationwide DNA database to catch dog owners who fail to clean up after their pets. North Somerset Councillor John Ley-Morgan has urged PM Boris Johnson to consider the dramatic measure after his local
- [Azure Data Community](https://www.pro-dba.com/azure-data-community/) - Microsoft has created a program called the Azure Data Community, comprising a series of assets, resources and benefits to enhance the running of local community groups. The entry site for the Azure Data Community acts as a gateway, highlighting Azure Data Community events, webcasts, and other resources, and allows users to find local Azure Data
- [Oracle supporting UK Public Sector with Cloud](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-supporting-uk-public-sector-cloud/) - Oracle announced the first and only dual-region sovereign cloud for use by UK public sectors. Two separate sites in London and Wales provides capabilities for public sector organisations to deploy cloud based solutions in multiple regions (supported by the private Oracle Cloud network). Robust DR solutions that are built in line with security principles outlined
- [Pro-DBA’s Anna Eriksson on what life’s like in the male dominated world of IT and why she believes more women should join her in the industry](https://www.pro-dba.com/pro-dbas-anna-eriksson-on-what-lifes-like-in-the-male-dominated-world-of-it/) - Q: How did you end up in IT? “I hadn’t really considered IT after I studied Zoology at Manchester University, but I knew I didn’t want to work in zoology. It seemed to me you spend a few years in the field, where it’s lonely and uncomfortable, and then maybe after all that you get
- [IFS 2020 Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice for Cloud ERP](https://www.pro-dba.com/ifs-2020-gartner-peer-insights-2020-customers-choice-for-cloud-erp/) - The Gartner Peer Insights Customer's Choice is a highly reputable recognition of vendors by verified end-user professionals. It takes into account the number of reviews and overall user ratings. A product-centric cloud ERP suite, is a set of products that encompass operational ERP elements (supply chain and manufacturing functionality), finance management, purchasing , human capital
- [PASS to cease operations](https://www.pro-dba.com/pass-to-cease-operations/) - SQL PASS will cease operations on Jan 15th, 2021. What this means is that everything related to the the PASS Cloud Virtual Group will disappear, so in an attempt to save this virtual group PASS is asking members join the group's new Meetup group at https://www.meetup.com/cloud-data-platform-virtual-group/. The hope is that a large enough membership
- [Oracle technology at forefront of COVID-19 fight](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-tech-at-center-of-covid-19-vaccine-rollout/) - Oracle have produced some key technology in the fight against COVID-19: their National Electronic Health Records (EHR) Database and the Oracle Public Health Management System. These systems (built entirely from scratch since April 2020) have helped electronically screen over half a million volunteers for clinical trials, and over 5 million daily health updates from patients
- [Pro DBA heading to UKOUG Techfest19 1-4 Dec at Grand Brighton](https://www.pro-dba.com/pro-dba-heading-to-ukoug-techfest19-1-4-dec-2019/) - Pro DBA are looking forward to being part of UKOUG Techfest19 from 1-4 Dec at The Grand in Brighton. UKOUG's flagship event has an amazing line-up so head down and say hello. https://ukoug.org/page/techfest19
- [Meet Pro DBA @ Digitech19](https://www.pro-dba.com/2448-2/) - Come and talk to Pro DBA about our unbeatable Oracle, SQL Server, and IFS support packages at @digitech2019 - The Crown Commercial Service’s 'meet the technology supplier' flagship event of the year on Nov 19th at Manchester Central. Find Pro DBA at booth E12. https://digitech19.co.uk
- [Meet our MS SQL Experts at PASS Summit 2019](https://www.pro-dba.com/meet-our-ms-sql-experts-at-pass-summit-2019/) - PASS Summit 2019, the largest conference for technical professionals using the Microsoft Data Platform, opens on November 5th in Seattle, WA. Pro DBA will be exhibiting at PASS Summit again this year, so come over and meet us at booth 127. The event includes sessions on Database Administration, Development, Data Architecture, Data Analytics, Business Intelligence
- [Oracle and Microsoft to interconnect Oracle Cloud and Azure](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-and-microsoft-to-interconnect-oracle-cloud-and-azure/) - Oracle and Microsoft have announced a partnership whereby customers can seamlessly connect Azure services to Oracle Cloud services. "Enabling customers to run one part of a workload within Azure and another part of the same workload within the Oracle Cloud... delivers a highly optimized, best-of-both-clouds experience", according to Oracle. It is hoped that the new
- [Oracle to shut Chinese R&D base](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-to-shut-chinese-rd-base/) - Oracle Corporation will shut down its research and development arm in China with the loss of 900 jobs, according to reports. Oracle's R&D centre in Beijing will be worst affected, with 500 layoffs. Oracle's Asia Pacific arm accounts for around 16% of the company's total revenues. https://zd.net/2XziWrO
- [Oracle founder Larry Ellison buys $1bn stake in Tesla](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-founder-larry-ellison-buys-1bn-stake-in-tesla/) - Oracle Corporation founder Larry Ellison has acquired a $1bn or 1.75 percent stake in Tesla, making him the carmaker's second-biggest individual investor after Elon Musk. Tesla announced Ellison's appointment to their board on December 28th. https://bloom.bg/2H7yDmq
- [Oracle buys naming rights to San Francisco Giants' stadium](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-buys-naming-rights-to-san-francisco-giants-stadium/) - Oracle has paid an unnamed sum, thought to be over $200 million, to rename the San Francisco Giants' stadium to Oracle Park for 20 years. The Major League Baseball stadium had been known as AT&T Park, but the new deal means AT&T will terminate their agreement a year early. As part of the deal, Oracle
- [Oracle shares rise on strong forecast](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-shares-rise-on-strong-forecast/) - Oracle shares benefited from strong projections relayed by Chief Executive Officer Safra Catz on Monday. Revenue will increase 2 percent to 4 percent in the current quarter, with higher growth in the second quarter. Though Oracle's new cloud and on-premise licence sales fell 8.5 percent to $1.22bn, revenues from Oracle's cloud services and licence support
- [Microsoft offers incentives to migrate SQL 2008 to Azure](https://www.pro-dba.com/microsoft-offers-incentives-to-migrate-sql-2008-to-azure/) - Microsoft SQL Server 2008 and 2008 R2 will reach the end of free extended support in July 2019. Microsoft Canada's general manager, cloud and enterprise, Khalil Alfar, recommends two methods of maintaining support on SQL 2008 beyond the deadline. The first is to use an Azure SQL Database Managed Instance, which offers a SQL 2008
- [Oracle Cloud adoption rising quickly, says ZDNet](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-cloud-adoption-rising-quickly-says-zdnet/) - ZDNet's review of top cloud providers in 2018 shows Oracle's cloud adoption rates rising rapidly. In a new article ZDNet compared annual run rates between the big players, AWS, Microsoft, Google, IBM, Oracle and Alibaba. The article shows Microsoft and AWS to be leading the way with revenue run rates of $21.2bn and $20.4bn respectively,
- [Qubole announces availability of Big Data service on Oracle Cloud](https://www.pro-dba.com/qubole-announces-availability-of-big-data-service-on-oracle-cloud/) - Data-as-a-service company Qubole today announced the general availabilty of its Qubole Data Service (QDS) on the Oracle Cloud Platform. The Qubole Data Service native integration with Oracle Cloud allows users to combine any data from Oracle databases, object storage data lakes, and applications with data from third party sources for faster insights. "Working with Qubole
- [Oracle Soar - Oracle senior exec explains $900k Oracle ERP Cloud migration program](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-soar-oracle-senior-exec-explains-900k-oracle-erp-cloud-migration-program/) - Oracle Soar, launched in June, aims to improve migrations of on-premises Oracle applications such as E-Business Suite, to the Oracle ERP Cloud. Oracle's senior vice president of North America applications consulting, Beth Boettcher, explains how the Oracle Soar program works in a Q&A. https://bit.ly/2AqPLwV
- [Microsoft releases SQL Server 2019 news at PASS Summit](https://www.pro-dba.com/microsoft-releases-sql-server-2019-news-at-pass-summit/) - Microsoft announced new features for SQL Server 2019 at PASS Summit in Seattle today, the premium event for SQL Server DBAs and developers. Microsoft's announcement described migration support to Azure SQL Database, Apache Kafka Support on Azure Event Hubs, Azure SQL Data Warehouse improvements and a new SQL Server 2019 preview release. Pro DBA is
- [Why Oracle Cloud won our business - software vendors explain](https://www.pro-dba.com/why-oracle-cloud-won-our-business-software-vendors-explain/) - Oracle Cloud customers HighJump Software, FICO and KNAPP explain why they choose to run their systems on Oracle Cloud, the cloud platform said to have leading security and AI technology. https://bit.ly/2PfHiXR
- [Pro DBA signs up for Oracle OpenWorld 2019](https://www.pro-dba.com/pro-dba-signs-up-for-oracle-openworld-2019/) - Pro DBA enjoyed being part of OpenWorld 2018 in San Francisco, where Oracle unveiled their Gen2 Cloud and described their plans to improve cloud security. We'll be back next year, having signed up for Oracle OpenWorld 2019, which takes place between Sunday September 15th and Thursday September 19th next year. We hope to see you
- [IFS appoints Alan Laing as Managing Director of UK and Ireland](https://www.pro-dba.com/ifs-appoints-alan-laing-as-managing-director-of-uk-and-ireland/) - IFS appoints ex-EVP and MD of Sage in Northern Europe to UK and Ireland Managing Director position. "I joined because I believe IFS has a huge opportunity to grow significantly", said Laing. "We also plan to extend our channel capabilities both through alliances and partnerships. The partner ecosystem is ripe for expansion. Whilst in all
- [Microsoft releases SQL 2014 SP3](https://www.pro-dba.com/microsoft-releases-sql-2014-sp3/) - Microsoft has announced the release of SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 3. This adds "performance, scalability and diagnostics" improvements, two years after the release of SP2. Service Pack 3 is cumulative and contains all past SQL Server 2014 hotfixes. https://bit.ly/2SzMmEi
- [Oracle OpenWorld 2018 - CEO Hurd Gives Predictions](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-openworld-2018-ceo-hurd-gives-predictions/) - Oracle CEO Mark Hurd's OpenWorld keynote speech included his predictions for the future. Hurd first said "All cloud apps will include AI" by 2025, and both blockchain and AI will be "directly integrated into the applications themselves". Hurd's next prediction was that, by 2025, "85% of interactions with customers will be automated... You won't have
- [Oracle OpenWorld 2018 - Oracle Gen 2 Cloud](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-openworld-2018-oracle-gen-2-cloud/) - Oracle CTO Larry Ellison announced Cloud Computing, Generation 2 in his keynote at Oracle OpenWorld 2018 yesterday. Oracle's new cloud platform was built to run Oracle Autonomous Database, with a focus on security, said Ellison. Ellison assured us that the Oracle Autonomous Database Cloud won't be putting DBAs out-of-work. "It is good if we take
- [Oracle buys goBalto](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-buys-gobalto/) - Oracle has announced that it has agreed to acquire goBalto, which has a cloud solution to accelerate clinical trial site selection. "Clinical trial site selection and activation is one of the most manual and time-consuming processes for our customers," said Steve Rosenberg, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Oracle Health Sciences Global Business Unit.
- [Microsoft Switching SQL Server to Bimonthly Cumulative Updates](https://www.pro-dba.com/microsoft-switching-sql-server-to-bimonthly-cumulative-updates/) - Microsoft has announced a change to the delivery schedule for SQL Server cumulative updates. These will now arrive on a bimonthly basis after the first year, instead of quarterly. This change applies to SQL Server 2017 and also SQL Server 2019, which is currently in preview. The schedule change will take effect from CU13 on
- [IFS World Conference to return to Boston](https://www.pro-dba.com/ifs-world-conference-to-return-to-boston/) - IFS has announced that next year's IFS World Conference will take place in Boston, MA, USA, from October 7-10 2019. The event last visited Boston in 2015, when IFS Applications 9 was announced. "The 2019 edition of IFS World Conference will focus on empowering our global community to maximize the value they derive from their
- [Oracle Critical Patch Update for Q3 Available](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-critical-patch-update-for-q3-available/) - Oracle has included 301 vulnerability fixes in its Q3 2018 critical patch update (CPU). Golden Gate receives a patch for a vulnerability with a maximum severity rating of 10, and 45 other flaws were rated at 9.8. https://bit.ly/2yLL0gq
- [Meet our MS SQL Experts at PASS Summit 2018](https://www.pro-dba.com/meet-our-ms-sql-experts-at-pass-summit-2018/) - PASS Summit 2018, the largest conference for technical professionals using the Microsoft Data Platform, opens on November 6th in Seattle, WA. Pro DBA will be exhibiting at PASS Summit for the first time this year, so come over and meet us at our booth. The event includes sessions on Database Administration, Development, Data Architecture, Data
- [Meet Pro DBA at Oracle OpenWorld 2018](https://www.pro-dba.com/meet-pro-dba-at-oracle-openworld-2018/) - OpenWorld, Oracle’s premier annual event, starts in San Francisco in just a few days' time. Pro DBA will be there again as an Oracle Platinum Partner and exhibitor - come over and see us at booth number 4219. The event, which runs from 22nd to 25th October, includes keynote speeches from Oracle senior executives, and
- [Whitworths’ IT revamp reaps rewards](https://www.pro-dba.com/whitworths-it-revamp-reaps-rewards/) - Whitworths has revolutionised its business by overhauling its IT systems in partnership with software solutions provider IFS Applications. https://bit.ly/2OBSpsR
- [IFS appoints new Chief Product Officer](https://www.pro-dba.com/ifs-appoints-new-chief-product-officer/) - IFS has announced the appointment of ERP industry veteran Christian Pedersen as its new chief product officer. Mr Pedersen joins IFS from SAP, having previously run Microsoft's ERP business. In this global role, Pedersen will set the direction for IFS's portfolio of products that span enterprise resource planning (ERP), enterprise asset management (EAM) and field
- [IFS announces IFS Applications 10 in Atlanta](https://www.pro-dba.com/ifs-announces-ifs-applications-10-in-atlanta/) - IFS announced the release of IFS Applications 10, the latest version of their acclaimed ERP suite, at its World Conference in Atlanta this week. New CEO Darren Roos used his opening keynote to announce what he described as the "biggest product release we have done in the past three years". Their new chatbot interface, IFS
- [Oracle releases Autonomous NoSQL Database](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-releases-autonomous-nosql-database/) - Oracle today announced the general availability of its Autonomous NoSQL Database product. The database is said to use machine learning and automation to deliver 99.995 percent availability, at up to 70 percent lowest cost than Amazon's rival DynamoDB product. https://bit.ly/2RuoPE2
- [SQL Server 2019 Big Data Clusters explained](https://www.pro-dba.com/sql-server-2019-big-data-clusters-explained/) - The biggest new feature of the recently announced SQL Server 2019 product is Big Data Clusters, a scale-out, data virtualization platform built on top of the Kubernetes (K8s) container platform. Redmond Magazine explains what the innovation means for administrators. https://bit.ly/2NlJ5of
- [SQL Server 2019 public preview announced](https://www.pro-dba.com/sql-server-2019-public-preview-announced/) - Microsoft has announced the public preview of SQL Server 2019, the latest version of its flagship database product. SQL Server 2019 creates a unified data platform with Apache Spark and Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS) packaged together with SQL Server as a single, integrated solution. The new SQL Server 2019 Big Data Clusters functionality is
- [Oracle cloud revenue growth questioned](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-cloud-revenue-growth-questioned/) - Oracle's cloud services growth has been questioned in an FT article. A slowdown in year on year Oracle cloud revenue growth over multiple quarters has been suggested as a reason why Oracle has rolled cloud revenue into a new "cloud services and license support" category to mask problems. Co-CE Safra Catz dismissed the speculation, stating
- [Oracle fiscal year 2019 Q1 total revenues up 1%](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-fiscal-year-2019-q1-total-revenues-up-1/) - Oracle today announced its fiscal 2019 Q1 results, reporting total revenues of $9.2 billion, up 1% in US dollars year on year. Total Cloud Services and License Support plus Cloud License and On-Premise License revenues were up 2% to $7.5 billion. The strengthening of the US dollar against foreign currencies was blamed for lower than
- [Oracle Autonomous Data Science Cloud Service named leader](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-autonomous-data-science-cloud-service-named-leader/) - Oracle has been named a leader in notebook-based Predictive Analytics and Machine Learning (PAML) solutions by Forrester Research, earning the highest possible score for its solution roadmap. Of the nine vendors Forrester evaluated, Oracle was one of the two companies recognised as a leader. According to the report, "With its recent acquisition of DataScience.com, Oracle
- [Microsoft offers 30% discount on SQL Server on Linux](https://www.pro-dba.com/microsoft-offers-30-discount-on-sql-server-on-linux/) - Microsoft is offering SQL Server 2017 on Linux at a 30% discount to the usual subscription price until 30th June 2018 for qualifying customers. The offer is available to those with Enterprise Agreement (Enterprise Enrollment, Server & Cloud Enrollment), and/or Enterprise Agreement Subscription Enrollment. https://zd.net/2vGgmqw
- [UKOUG Tech16 Conference Approaches](https://www.pro-dba.com/ukoug-tech16-conference-approaches/) - The fourth showing of the UK Oracle User Group Technology Conference & Exhibition 2016 event will host over 245 sessions on areas around Database, Development, Systems and Business Analytics. The event runs from 5th-7th December at the ICC in Birmingham, and a highlight will be a presentation by former Oracle Ace Director, Connor McDonald. https://www.tech16.ukoug.org
- [Wiggle implements Oracle Retail Mechandising and Planning to support expansion](https://www.pro-dba.com/wiggle-implements-oracle-retail-mechandising-and-planning-to-support-expansion/) - UK sports ecommerce retailer Wiggle went live on 31st October 2016 with its new retail platform comprising Oracle Retail Merchandising System (ORMS) and Oracle Merchandise Financial Planning (OMFP). The new system handled Black Friday and Christmas trading peaks well. “To grow from $200 million to $400 million in revenue, we have changed the way that
- [World-class Oracle and SQL Server support now available via WebEx](https://www.pro-dba.com/world-class-oracle-and-sql-server-support-now-available-via-webex/) - Oracle and SQL Server database specialists Pro DBA have now added WebEx facilities to their armoury, so organisations can quickly get world-class Oracle and SQL Server support without going through the arduous task of configuring remote access. Pro DBA's emergency Oracle and SQL Server services are available to new customers around the clock without a
- [Word Zero-day bug enables hackers to gain full control of PC](https://www.pro-dba.com/word-zero-day-bug-enables-hackers-to-gain-full-control-of-pc/) - A flaw in Microsoft Word has been revealed that could allow hackers to take over PCs. The vulnerability lets hackers execute a Visual Basic script when opening a malicious document containing an embedded exploit. It is not clear whether Microsoft's next Patch Tuesday release, due tomorrow, will address this bug. https://bit.ly/2ojsbvu
- [Windocks delivers port of Docker open source for SQL Server containers with database cloning](https://www.pro-dba.com/windocks-delivers-port-of-docker-open-source-for-sql-server-containers-with-database-cloning/) - Windocks has announced Windocks 2.0 Beta, which includes the industry's first SQL Server containers with integrated database cloning and web console. "In a single step SQL Server DBAs create clonable images, and users self-service environments with one click on the Windocks web console. Starting at $99/month any team can work with Terabyte databases quickly, efficiently,
- [Trainline moves Oracle databases from Exadata to Amazon EC2](https://www.pro-dba.com/trainline-moves-oracle-databases-from-exadata-to-amazon-ec2/) - The company moved database operations to the cloud primarily to avoid single points of failure. Trainline's infrastructure now runs in three different Amazon availability zones, two in Dublin and one in Frankfurt. https://ubm.io/2hgsS8l
- [UK convenience retailer McColl's chooses Oracle Retail solution](https://www.pro-dba.com/uk-convenience-retailer-mccolls-chooses-oracle-retail-solution/) - UK convenience store chain McColl's has invested in Oracle Retail Xstore Point-of-Service and Oracle MICROS Family Workstation 6 to improve customer experience. McColl's has 1,375 stores, and gained approval in December 2016 to acquire 298 further stores from the Co-operative Group Limited by August 2017. "We are excited about the future and the capabilities available
- [Team New Zealand to face Oracle Team USA for America's Cup](https://www.pro-dba.com/team-new-zealand-to-face-oracle-team-usa-for-americas-cup/) - Team New Zealand cruised to victory against Artemis Racing of Sweden on Monday to set up a battle with Oracle Team USA starting Saturday, a rematch of the 2013 Cup finals. https://nyti.ms/2swuEHH
- [TGI Fridays first UK bar to use Bar Tab from Oracle and Mastercard](https://www.pro-dba.com/tgi-fridays-first-uk-bar-to-use-bar-tab-from-oracle-and-mastercard/) - TGI Fridays has announced the launch of Bar Tab in Leicester Square, London. Bar Tab from Oracle and Mastercard allows customers to pay bar tabs using their smartphone. The application will be integrated into Oracle Hospitality’s restaurant management platform and Masterpass, the digital payment service. TGI Fridays will roll out the app to 80 more
- [Standards compliance verified with Exor Certified status achievement](https://www.pro-dba.com/sample-news/) - We’ve achieved Exor Certified accreditation again. This shows Pro DBA’s commitment to standards compliance and quality management in delivering Oracle support and SQL support services. Exor Certified status means we’ve been audited and have been found to have met exacting standards in the following areas: • Health and Safety • Environmental and Corporate Responsibility •
- [Storage the "new battleground" for cloud pricing](https://www.pro-dba.com/storage-the-new-battleground-for-cloud-pricing/) - Cloud pricing battles have moved from virtual machines to object storage, according to a new paper by 451 Research. A drop in object storage pricing of 14% in 12 months is quoted, whereas VM pricing dropped by just 5% in the same period. The analyst firm also believes that database pricing will become a new
- [SQL Server Stretch Database feature described in new article](https://www.pro-dba.com/sql-server-stretch-database-feature-described-in-new-article/) - The SQL Server 2016 Stretch Database feature allows portions of on-premises SQL Server databases to be stored in Azure. This enables users to quickly scale their on-premises databases and also benefit from the potential cost-savings of using Azure storage. A new article introduces the feature to technical users: https://bit.ly/2axqVCG More details are available on the
- [T-SQL Enhancements in SQL Server 2016 - summary by SQL Server Pro](https://www.pro-dba.com/t-sql-enhancements-in-sql-server-2016-summary-by-sql-server-pro/) - SQL Server's powerful procedural language, T-SQL, has been enhanced in the latest version. Michael Otey from SQL Server Pro summarises the key T-SQL changes of SQL Server 2016 in a new article. https://bit.ly/2cFH7xk
- [Surface sales taking off, says Microsoft](https://www.pro-dba.com/surface-sales-taking-off-says-microsoft/) - November saw the highest ever consumer Surface sales, according to Microsoft. The UK had its best ever week for Surface, and Microsoft's MacBook trade-in program saw the highest ever take up, based on "disappointment of the new MacBook Pro". https://bit.ly/2hFabau
- [SQL Server named DBMS of the Year by DB-Engines site](https://www.pro-dba.com/sql-server-named-dbms-of-the-year-by-db-engines-site/) - Solid IT's DB-Engines site named Microsoft SQL Server as their DBMS of the Year in 2016, basing the result on differences in "popularity scores" between January 2016 and January 2017. Popularity scores are based on the frequency of mentions on web sites, technical forums, job offers, tweets and profiles on professional networks. MySQL was named
- [SQL Unplugged January Edition now online](https://www.pro-dba.com/sql-unplugged-january-edition-now-online/) - The latest episode of Scott Klein and Rohan Kumar's SQL Unplugged show is now available to view or download. https://bit.ly/2jLvdWN
- [SQL Server next version to include SUSE Linux Enterprise Server support](https://www.pro-dba.com/sql-server-next-version-to-include-suse-linux-enterprise-server-support/) - SQL Server vNext, planned for release in mid-2017, will include SLES support as well as Red Hat support. A preview version exists for use in development and test environments, and customers can apply to join the SQL Server Early Adoption Program. https://bit.ly/2kdeBHC
- [SQL Server on Linux - new video download](https://www.pro-dba.com/sql-server-on-linux-new-video-download/) - New Data Exposed video discussing "how" of SQL Server on Linux now available for download. https://bit.ly/2k5NdxC
- [SQL Server v.Next CTP 1.4 download available](https://www.pro-dba.com/sql-server-v-next-ctp-1-4-download-available/) - Microsoft has released SQL Server v.Next Community Technology Preview 1.4 for both Windows and Linux. The CTP includes bug fixes for the Database Engine. https://bit.ly/2n3xoqK
- [TPC-H Benchmarking with SQL Server on Linux showcased](https://www.pro-dba.com/tpc-h-benchmarking-with-sql-server-on-linux-showcased/) - Data Exposed video shows how published TPC-H benchmark figures were achieved. https://bit.ly/2s5Gzv8
- [SQL Server Management Studio gets Diagnostics Extension](https://www.pro-dba.com/sql-server-management-studio-gets-diagnostics-extension/) - SQL Server Diagnostics Extension (preview) for SQL Server Management Studio is now available for download. SQL Server Diagnostics is a collection of micro-services which enables SQL Server customers to self-help and debug SQL Server issues related to memory dumps and receive recommended fixes for their issues. https://bit.ly/2usSQJ9
- [SQL Server performance troubleshooting with SSMS - new video](https://www.pro-dba.com/sql-server-performance-troubleshooting-with-ssms-new-video/) - The new Data Exposed video demonstrates new and powerful SQL Server performance troubleshooting functionality built into SSMS. https://bit.ly/2v96dxo
- [Surface Laptop with Core i7 and 1TB SSD to launch on 3rd October](https://www.pro-dba.com/surface-laptop-with-core-i7-and-1tb-ssd-to-launch-on-3rd-october/) - Microsoft is launching new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop configurations, including a Surface Laptop with Core i7 processor, 16GB RAM and 1TB SSD for $2,699 in the US and £2,699 in the UK. https://bit.ly/2vFh6w0
- [SQL Toolbelt highlights impact of SQL deployments](https://www.pro-dba.com/sql-toolbelt-highlights-impact-of-sql-deployments/) - Redgate Software has released a new version of SQL Toolbelt which introduces a useful new feature. Now, when a change is made using one of the SQL Toolbelt deployment tools, SQL Monitor marks the deployment so that the cause of subsequent unusual behaviour can be seen. https://bit.ly/2gXYnRN
- [SQL Server Management Studio 17.3 - new features](https://www.pro-dba.com/sql-server-management-studio-17-3-new-features/) - Microsoft recently announced the release of SSMS 17.3. The latest version of SQL Server Management Studio, which supports SQL 2008 to SQL 2017, includes two new features. The first of these is the Import Flat File Wizard, which streamlines the import of CSVs and text files with minimal user intervention. The second is XEvent Profiler,
- [SQL Server DBA vacancies at Pro DBA](https://www.pro-dba.com/sql-server-dba-vacancies-at-pro-dba/) - Pro DBA are seeking senior SQL Server database administrators to join their highly experienced consultancy teams in Edinburgh and Greenwich. Commercial experience of recent SQL versions, clustering and SSIS is desirable, and attractive remuneration are offered. The positions offer the chance to work with our friendly clients, using the latest SQL Server technologies. Candidates should
- [SQL Server Data Tools 16.4 update released](https://www.pro-dba.com/sql-server-data-tools-16-4-update-released/) - The latest release of SQL Server Data Tools (SSDT) is now available for download from Microsoft. The new version includes support for Schema Compare in SqlPackage.exe and the Data-Tie Application Framework API. https://bit.ly/2cQ2pvm
- [SQL Server Data Migration Assistant - Scott Klein new video](https://www.pro-dba.com/sql-server-data-migration-assistant-scott-klein-new-video/) - Channel 9 have released a new episode of Data Exposed, focusing on SQL Server's new Data Migration Assistant tool. The tool replaces the SQL Server Upgrade Advisor. https://channel9.msdn.com/Shows/Data-Exposed/First-Look-at-the-new-SQL-Server-Data-Migration-Assistant
- [SQL Server for Red Hat and Ubuntu available for download](https://www.pro-dba.com/sql-server-for-red-hat-and-ubuntu-available-for-download/) - Microsoft has released a public preview of the next version of SQL Server, which will run on both Linux and Windows. Downloads are available for both Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.2 and Ubuntu Linux 16.04, as well as for Windows and Docker. https://bit.ly/2g54XWu
- [SQL Server IO analysis - new SQLMag article](https://www.pro-dba.com/sql-server-io-analysis-new-sqlmag-article/) - Tim Ford describes how to analyse SQL Server IO performance in part 1 of a new series of articles. https://bit.ly/2iM5SuA
- [SQL Server licensing scenarios described - new article](https://www.pro-dba.com/sql-server-licensing-scenarios-described-new-article/) - New article on TechTarget covers common SQL Server 2016 scenarios faced by enterprises. https://bit.ly/2lg0eSl
- [SQL Server backups on Azure - new article](https://www.pro-dba.com/sql-server-backups-on-azure-new-article/) - SQL Server backup options for databases on Azure VMs are summarised in a new article by Marcin Policht. https://bit.ly/2oEGNsH
- [SQL Server 2017 CTP 2.1 now available](https://www.pro-dba.com/sql-server-2017-ctp-2-1-now-available/) - Microsoft has announced the release of SQL Server 2017 Community Technology Preview 2.1, which includes new manageability features for SQL Server on Linux Docker containers. Microsoft has also announced that SQL Server 2017 on Linux has now had over 1 million Docker pulls since its launch six months ago. https://bit.ly/2pXBEJc
- [SQL Server Data Tools - SSDT series part 2](https://www.pro-dba.com/sql-server-data-tools-ssdt-series-part-2/) - New episode on SSDT now available at https://bit.ly/2qWtPqx
- [SQL Server Database Unit Testing - new video](https://www.pro-dba.com/sql-server-database-unit-testing-new-video/) - Channel 9's latest video talks about Unit Testing for SQL Server database projects and how it integrates with the DevOps pipeline. https://bit.ly/2sZ51ip
- [SQL Server 2017 Release Candidate 1 available for download](https://www.pro-dba.com/sql-server-2017-release-candidate-1-available-for-download/) - Microsoft has announced the first ever public release candidate of SQL Server to support Linux. SQL Server 2017 (RC1) is now available for download after seven community technology previews. The new version of Microsoft's flagship database product includes real-time intelligence through built-in R and Python integration, and adaptive query processing to allow for automatic tuning
- [SQL Server 2017 migration using Data Migration Assistant](https://www.pro-dba.com/sql-server-2017-migration-using-data-migration-assistant/) - A new article by Anoop Kumar summarises how Microsoft's Data Migration Assistant can help with migrations to SQL Server 2017 and Azure SQL Database. https://bit.ly/2iXiWQa
- [SQL Server 2016 positioned as Oracle-beater](https://www.pro-dba.com/sql-server-2016-positioned-as-oracle-beater/) - Microsoft's latest data platform, SQL Server 2016, will be generally available from the start of June. The new release includes functionality to seamlessly integrate structured and Hadoop data, and also supports the integration of cloud data with on-premises data. SQL Server 2016 holds multiple TPC performance benchmark world records, and promises to be much faster
- [SQL Server 2016 six times faster on Dell R930 and SC9000 array with 1ms response time](https://www.pro-dba.com/sql-server-2016-six-times-faster-on-dell-r930-and-sc9000-array-with-1ms-response-time/) - SQL Server 2016 on a Dell PowerEdge R930 server with a Dell SC9000 all-flash storage array is six times faster than on an HP ProLiant DL580 G7 server with legacy HDD SAN, according to a new report. The free report also states that the Dell hardware supports twice as many VMs and delivers a storage
- [SQL Server 2016 performance gains with Persistent Memory - demo video released](https://www.pro-dba.com/sql-server-2016-performance-gains-with-persistent-memory-demo-video-released/) - The Data Exposed team demonstrate how persistent memory in Windows Server 2016 significantly improves the performance of SQL Server 2016. https://bit.ly/2aTY89z
- [SQL Server 2016 PowerShell new features described in article](https://www.pro-dba.com/sql-server-2016-powershell-new-features-described-in-article/) - PowerShell now supports most SQL Server management features. Find out more from industry expert Michael Otey. https://bit.ly/2d5fF06
- [SQL Server 2016 SP1 brings Enterprise Edition features to all editions](https://www.pro-dba.com/sql-server-2016-sp1-brings-enterprise-edition-features-to-all-editions/) - In case you missed the news, SQL Server 2016 SP1 unlocks all Enterprise Edition programmability features from all editions. This includes In-memory OLTP, In-memory ColumnStore, Operational Analytics, PolyBase, compression, partitioning and Always Encrypted. Microsoft has reportedly made this change to help software developers, as they no longer have to consider what editions their customers may
- [SQL Server 2016 upgrading - post-upgrade tasks](https://www.pro-dba.com/sql-server-2016-upgrading-post-upgrade-tasks/) - SQL Server Pro has released part three of their Microsoft SQL Server 2016 upgrade guide, covering post-upgrade tasks. https://bit.ly/2uZg7EM
- [SQL Server 2017 Built-in Diagnostics - new Data Exposed episode](https://www.pro-dba.com/sql-server-2017-built-in-diagnostics-new-data-exposed-episode/) - The Data Exposed team focuses on SQL Server 2017 diagnostics in this latest episode. https://bit.ly/2vLRbSV
- [SQL Server 2017 Adaptive Query Processing - Data Exposed](https://www.pro-dba.com/sql-server-2017-adaptive-query-processing-data-exposed/) - The Data Exposed show's latest episode focuses on 3 features of Adaptive QP in SQL Server 2017 and Azure SQL DB. https://bit.ly/2wy3Kyc
- [SQL Server 2016 Developer Edition available in Windows Containers](https://www.pro-dba.com/sql-server-2016-developer-edition-available-in-windows-containers/) - Microsoft has announced the availability of SQL Server 2016 SP1 Developer Edition in Windows Containers. The image is available on Docker Hub and can be used in Windows Server Containers and Hyper-V Containers. https://bit.ly/2lKvqNN
- [Skype WiFi to be discontinued at end of March](https://www.pro-dba.com/skype-wifi-to-be-discontinued-at-end-of-march/) - Microsoft has issued discontinuation notices for Skype WiFi. The service will be killed at the end of March. Microsoft states that the service is being retired to "better focus our efforts on bringing you the best possible experience through our core Skype features". Remaining Skype Credit can be used on calls. https://tcrn.ch/2mnC7Ge
- [SQL Server 2016 - top 5 reasons to upgrade](https://www.pro-dba.com/sql-server-2016-top-5-reasons-to-upgrade/) - Microsoft's SQL Server Team have put together a list of 5 key reasons to upgrade to SQL Server 2016. No application rewrites, faster analytics, always-encrypted, mobile BI and easy upgrade are the five reasons quoted. Read more at Microsoft's SQL Server blog. https://bit.ly/2o9k9H9
- [Setting up SQL Server HA between Windows and Linux - new video](https://www.pro-dba.com/setting-up-sql-server-ha-between-windows-and-linux-new-video/) - The new Data Exposed video shows how SQL Server 2017 can be set up with high-availability between Windows and Linux using Availability Groups on each OS. https://bit.ly/2tQxJ3B
- [Six reasons to consider SQL Server 2017 - especially if you're on Linux](https://www.pro-dba.com/six-reasons-to-consider-sql-server-2017-especially-if-youre-on-linux/) - Microsoft has released an e-book listing the top six reasons why companies move to SQL Server 2017 on Linux. https://bit.ly/2gvg26X
- [ScaleArc's new SQL Server version addresses wrapped transactions](https://www.pro-dba.com/scalearcs-new-sql-server-version-addresses-wrapped-transactions/) - ScaleArc has announced a new version of its database load balancing software for SQL Server. The latest software promises to look inside "wrapped transactions" from development frameworks like Hibernate and Spring to split reads from writes. Enabling reads to be directed to secondary servers aids load balancing, while ScaleArc ensures that ACID compliance is maintained.
- [SolarWinds to demo SQL Server performance tuning at PASS Summit 2017](https://www.pro-dba.com/solarwinds-to-demo-sql-server-performance-tuning-at-pass-summit-2017/) - SolarWinds has announced that it will exhibit its latest version of SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer for SQL Server at PASS Summit 2017 in Seattle, Washington (October 31st - November 3rd 2017). The team will demonstrate their solution's advanced support for AlwaysOn Availability Groups and Multi-Dimensional Performance Analysis. https://bit.ly/2zRlbeN
- [SQL Server 2016 migration troubleshooting](https://www.pro-dba.com/sql-server-2016-migration-troubleshooting/) - New Tim Ford article on ITPro describes how a post-migration CPU core utilisation issue was investigated and resolved. https://bit.ly/2Bu9SxM
- [Salesforce investors worried by acquisition strategy, says FT](https://www.pro-dba.com/salesforce-investors-worried-by-acquisition-strategy-says-ft/) - Salesforce has made no secret of its ambition to drive revenue growth through acquisition. Those ambitions were exemplified by its bid for LinkedIn this summer, and Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff wants to buy Twitter. Investors are reportedly concerned that the cloud giant may be overstretching, and that synergies from headline acquisition targets are not evident.
- [Rubrik woos Microsoft and Oracle customers with new Cloud Data Management release](https://www.pro-dba.com/rubrik-woos-microsoft-and-oracle-customers-with-new-cloud-data-management-release/) - Rubrik has released v4.0 of its Cloud Data Management product, Alta. The latest version integrates with Oracle RMAN and supports Oracle ASM. It also adds support for Microsoft Hyper-V and Nutanix AHV. Alta's new SQL Server Live Mount feature allows customers to run SQL Server operations directly from their Rubrik backup copy. https://bit.ly/2rqYmOq
- [River Island deploys Oracle Retail Planning](https://www.pro-dba.com/river-island-deploys-oracle-retail-planning/) - Oracle has announced that UK fashion retailer River Island has deployed Oracle Retail Merchandise Financial Planning to support their Omnichannel growth and digital transformation. River Island operates 320 stores across the UK, Ireland and globally. With growing web, franchise and wholesale operations, the company recognised a need for a single view of order and inventory
- [Redgate to demo new SQL Server cloning tool at 2016 PASS Summit](https://www.pro-dba.com/redgate-to-demo-new-sql-server-cloning-tool-at-2016-pass-summit/) - SQL Clone "allows copies of databases to be created instantly while saving up to 99% of disk space". The tool creates a data image from a database or backup, and uses it to create clones "instantly". SQL Clone is scheduled to launch officially at the end of 2016. https://bit.ly/2epmiw7
- [Redgate SQL Clone explained](https://www.pro-dba.com/redgate-sql-clone-explained/) - Redgate's new SQL Server database cloning tool is described in Adrian Bridgwater's CW Developer Network blog. The tool enables copies of databases to be created quickly and in a disk space-efficient way. https://bit.ly/2g3dqHC
- [R Services in SQL Server 2016 - new Data Exposed episode](https://www.pro-dba.com/r-services-in-sql-server-2016-new-data-exposed-episode/) - The latest Data Exposed episode sees a Principal PM in the Microsoft SQL team explain "What is R" and "Why include R in SQL Server 2016". The show includes demos. https://bit.ly/2kd1ZRv
- [Red Gate SQL Monitor v7 includes new reporting features](https://www.pro-dba.com/red-gate-sql-monitor-v7-includes-new-reporting-features/) - The latest version of Red Gate Software's popular SQL Server monitoring tool, SQL Monitor, includes new reporting functionality. SQL Monitor v7, which is coming out of beta testing imminently, enables customised reports to be produced and automatically distributed by email instantly. https://bit.ly/2lk2Dj8
- [Redgate extends DevOps processes to SQL Server and Azure SQL with Visual Studio 2017](https://www.pro-dba.com/redgate-extends-devops-processes-to-sql-server-and-azure-sql-with-visual-studio-2017/) - Redgate Software has integrated its Redgate Data Tools with the newly launched Microsoft Visual Studio Enterprise 2017. This enables users to extend DevOps processes to their SQL Server and Azure SQL databases out-of-the-box for free. https://bit.ly/2m1Pfx7
- [Redgate Data Tools for SQL Server - new video](https://www.pro-dba.com/redgate-data-tools-for-sql-server-new-video/) - New Channel9 video shows how to extend DevOps practices to SQL Server and Azure SQL databases using Redgate Data Tools (included in Visual Studio Enterprise 2017). https://bit.ly/2rXZxEE
- [Recovering SQL Server objects from VM backups using NAKIVO](https://www.pro-dba.com/recovering-sql-server-objects-from-vm-backups-using-nakivo/) - New article explains how NAKIVO Backup & Replication can recover dropped SQL objects from a VM backup. https://bit.ly/2wuKPmE
- [Redgate adds code analysis to SQL Prompt tool](https://www.pro-dba.com/redgate-adds-code-analysis-to-sql-prompt-tool/) - Redgate Software has updated its SQL Prompt tool to alert users to known code issues and hidden pitfalls as they type. The tool is already a popular plug-in for SQL Server Management Studio and Visual Studio because it autocompletes SQL code and takes care of formatting. "The latest feature makes it a learning tool as
- [Redgate buys SQL Manager from SysKit](https://www.pro-dba.com/redgate-buys-sql-manager-from-syskit/) - Redgate Software has acquired SQL Manager, a data discovery and classification tool, from SysKit to add to its portfolio of SQL Server tools. According to Redgate, "SQL Manager is already making headway in the [data privacy] market and its data classification functionality will be developed further before the newly renamed SQL Estate Manager is released
- [Pro DBA sponsors 2013 IFS World Conference in Barcelona](https://www.pro-dba.com/pro-dba-sponsors-2013-world-conference-in-barcelona/) - Pro DBA are proud to announce that they will be among the sponsors of the upcoming IFS World Conference in Barcelona: https://tinyurl.com/ngo46q5
- [Pro DBA sponsors IFS UK User Group Conference 2013](https://www.pro-dba.com/pro-dba-sponsors-ifs-uk-user-group-conference-2013/) - Pro DBA is pleased to announce that it will be one of a select few sponsors of the IFS User Group Annual Conference in September 2013. The event promises to be an extremely rewarding one for users of the acclaimed IFS Applications ERP suite. As in previous years, the conference will offer attendees the chance
- [Pro DBA proud to be Gold Sponsors at the 2015 IFS World Conference in Boston](https://www.pro-dba.com/pro-dba-proud-to-be-a-gold-sponsors-at-the-2015-ifs-world-conference-in-boston/) - Pro DBA are pleased to announce their Gold Sponsorship of the IFS World Conference, being held from May 5th-7th: https://www.ifsworld.com/en/news/events/world-conference-2015/sponsors/ at Hynes Convention Center, 900 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02115. Come along and see us at stand 9, or pop along to Room 202, from 14.20-15.15 to hear us demonstrate our new and improved monitoring capabilities around monitoring your
- [Pro DBA featured in IFS World magazine](https://www.pro-dba.com/pro-dba-featured-in-ifs-world-magazine/) - Pro DBA is featured in the Autumn 2013 edition of IFS World magazine, Europe West edition (https://bit.ly/1ibBxOr). Pro DBA is proud to be an IFS Business Partner and the only Oracle consultancy recommended to its clients by IFS UK. We are Oracle Platinum Partners and our Oracle database experts have been supporting IFS back-end Oracle
- [Pro DBA Gold Sponsors at IFS World Conference, Boston 2015](https://www.pro-dba.com/pro-dba-gold-sponsors-at-ifs-world-conference-boston-2015/) - Congratulations to IFS for a great conference in Boston. Looking forward to Gothenburg 2016!
- [Quest Software announces updated SQL Server management tools](https://www.pro-dba.com/quest-software-announces-updated-sql-server-management-tools/) - Quest Software has announced updates to its Spotlight, SharePlex and TOAD products for SQL Server. The new versions are said to "allow database administrators the ability to better manage, monitor and optimize Microsoft SQL Server environments both on premise and in the cloud". https://bit.ly/2qnvimo
- [Professional Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Reporting Services and Mobile Reports](https://www.pro-dba.com/professional-microsoft-sql-server-2016-reporting-services-and-mobile-reports/) - New book includes detailed review of changes in SQL Server 2016 reporting features. https://bit.ly/2mvO4FF
- [Pro DBA to exhibit at SQLBits 2018](https://www.pro-dba.com/pro-dba-to-exhibit-at-sqlbits-2018/) - SQLBits is the largest SQL Server conference in Europe for data professionals, and Pro DBA will be there to chat about our SQL Server support and consultancy services. Please come over to our stand for a chat and some giveaways! This year, speakers at SQLBits will include industry experts Brent Ozar and Guy Glantser. Register
- [Pro DBA cuts SQL Server support service prices to mark launch of new site](https://www.pro-dba.com/pro-dba-cuts-sql-server-support-service-prices-to-mark-launch-of-new-site/) - Pro DBA today announced a special 10% discount on all list prices for SQL Server support services to mark the launch of their revamped web site. Customers should quote the discount code SITEL10 when contacting Pro DBA to obtain the special discount. This offer has now been extended to run until the end of August
- [Pro DBA fund raising](https://www.pro-dba.com/pro-dba-fund-raising/) - Pro DBA are raising money for Greenwich Mencap. Congratulations to Jonathan Moss, Harpreet Chawla and Dave Henderson who swam, cycled and ran in the Virgin Active London Triathlon on 22nd Sept 2012: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/team/pro-dba. Well done guys!
- [Pro DBA services now on G-Cloud CloudStore site](https://www.pro-dba.com/pro-dba-services-now-on-g-cloud-cloudstore-site/) - We are proud to announce that Pro DBA is now a supplier within the UK government's G-Cloud 4 framework. The UK public sector can now easily purchase our cloud computing support services through the government's CloudStore site. The list of Pro DBA services available through the G-Cloud framework are: Oracle Cloud Migration SQL Server Cloud
- [Pro DBA services available on UK government G-Cloud 5 framework](https://www.pro-dba.com/pro-dba-services-available-on-uk-governments-g-cloud-5-framework/) - Pro DBA has been confirmed by the Crown Commercial Service as a supplier within the UK government's G-Cloud 5 framework. Our inclusion in the latest iteration of the G-Cloud framework means the UK public sector will be able to easily purchase our cloud computing support services through the CloudStore site for an extended period. The
- [Pro DBA featured in Oracle Magazine Partner Guide 2014](https://www.pro-dba.com/pro-dba-featured-in-oracle-magazine-partner-guide-2014/) - Pro DBA is pleased to announce that it features in the latest edition of the Oracle Partner Guide, which is out now. Subscribers can see the guide online at https://www.oraclemagazine-digital.com/oraclemagazine/ukpartner#pg1.
- [Pro DBA excited to announce the launch of our new Edinburgh City Office, in Prospect House, Thistle Street.](https://www.pro-dba.com/pro-dba-excited-to-announce-the-launch-of-our-new-edinburgh-city-office-in-prospect-house-thistle-street/) - Pro DBA are excited to announce the launch of our new Edinburgh City Office, in Prospect House, Thistle Street. We look forward to continuing to support our valued Customers, old and new, from both our new office in Edinburgh, and from London.
- [Pro DBA new service desk team starts work](https://www.pro-dba.com/pro-dba-new-service-desk-team-starts-work/) - Pro DBA are pleased to welcome the first members of their new 24 hour service desk team to work. The service desk team will be based in Pro DBA's new Edinburgh City office, and will facilitate round-the-clock proactive monitoring and response for our 24 hour clients. Backed by our highly experienced Oracle and SQL consultancy
- [Pro DBA services available on UK government G-Cloud 7 framework](https://www.pro-dba.com/pro-dba-services-available-on-uk-government-g-cloud-7-framework/) - We are delighted to announce that we have been confirmed by the Crown Commercial Service as a supplier within the UK government's G-Cloud 7 framework. Our inclusion in the latest iteration of the G-Cloud framework means the UK public sector will be able to easily purchase our cloud computing support services through the Digital Marketplace
- [Pro DBA confirms Oracle OpenWorld 2016 and IFS World Conference 2016 attendance](https://www.pro-dba.com/pro-dba-confirms-oracle-openworld-2016-and-ifs-world-conference-2016-attendance/) - Leading UK Oracle and SQL Server consultancy Pro DBA has confirmed that it will be exhibiting at two major conferences in Autumn 2016. Come along and chat about our database support and consultancy services at Oracle OpenWorld in San Francisco, USA (September 18-22) or the IFS World Conference in Gothenburg, Sweden (October 25-27). https://www.oracle.com/openworld/index.html https://www.ifsworld.com/en/news-and-events/events/world-conference-2016/
- [Pro DBA upgrades ISO certifications to latest versions](https://www.pro-dba.com/pro-dba-upgrades-iso-certifications-to-latest-versions/) - Database support specialist Pro DBA has upgraded its ISO 9001 and 14001 certifications to the latest versions (ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015). The move ensures that the company remains the most standards-compliant Oracle and SQL Server consultancy in the UK. Pro DBA is also certified to the ISO 20000 and ISO 27001 standards, and all
- [Pro DBA speeds on in team event](https://www.pro-dba.com/pro-dba-speeds-on-in-team-event/) - The SQL and Oracle teams at Pro DBA's London office enjoyed a track session at TeamSport London Docklands last weekend. José (pictured) left us all in his wake with some impressive driving skills, but Steve, Nabil, Dave, Garry and John also showed their competitive spirits!
- [Performance tuning simplified in SQL Server 2016 with new Query Store feature](https://www.pro-dba.com/performance-tuning-simplified-in-sql-server-2016-with-new-query-store-feature/) - Query Store, a new feature of SQL Server 2016 and Azure SQL Database, supports performance monitoring and tuning by: - Capturing query history - Retaining execution plans - Storing runtime statistics Query Store can greatly aid performance issue investigations, and is also useful for capacity planning and workload analysis. It is available in all editions
- [Pro DBA confirmed as Oracle OpenWorld 2014 exhibitor](https://www.pro-dba.com/pro-dba-confirmed-as-oracle-openworld-2014-exhibitor/) - Pro DBA is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting at Oracle OpenWorld 2014 in San Francisco. The Oracle OpenWorld annual conference encompasses the world's largest selection of Oracle technology sessions, labs and demonstrations for developers, database administrators and managers. At Pro DBA's stand, attendees will be able to find out why we're the
- [Pro DBA are proud to announce that they will be returning to exhibit at Oracle OpenWorld 2015, in San Francisco](https://www.pro-dba.com/pro-dba-are-proud-to-announce-that-they-will-be-returning-to-exhibit-at-oracle-openworld-2015-in-san-francisco/) - Following the success of Oracle OpenWorld 2014 in San Francisco, Pro DBA are delighted to announce that they will be returning to exhibit at Oracle OpenWorld 2015. As ever, Oracle's annual conference encompasses the largest selection of Oracle technology sessions, labs, and demonstrations for database administrators, developers and managers. Come along to stand 3441, Moscone
- [Pro DBA are proud to be supporting CCHF All About Kids this Christmas](https://www.pro-dba.com/pro-dba-are-proud-to-be-supporting-cchf-all-about-kids-this-christmas/) - Pro DBA are proud to be supporting CCHF All About Kids this Christmas. CCHF All About Kids receives no statutory funding and is kept running solely by voluntary contributions. Pro DBA's donation will allow them to provide respite breaks for 3 children. Many of the children they support have destructive factors in their lives including
- [Pro DBA a successful supplier on G-Cloud 9](https://www.pro-dba.com/pro-dba-a-successful-supplier-on-g-cloud-9/) - We are delighted to announce that we have been confirmed by the Crown Commercial Service as a supplier within the UK government's G-Cloud 9 framework. Our inclusion in the latest iteration of the G-Cloud framework means the UK public sector will be able to easily purchase our cloud computing support services through the Digital Marketplace
- [Pro DBA achieves Cyber Essentials certification](https://www.pro-dba.com/pro-dba-achieves-cyber-essentials-certification/) - Pro DBA has added Cyber Essentials certification to its long list of accreditations. The achievement reiterates Pro DBA's commitment to delivering a safe and secure service to its clients, also demonstrated by its ISO 27001 certification. Cyber Essentials is a UK government-backed, industry supported scheme to help organisations protect themselves against common cyber attacks. The
- [Oracle to report positive quarterly earnings](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-to-report-positive-quarterly-earnings/) - Oracle is expected to report a 4% year-on-year earnings per share increase after hours today (16th June 2016). Their fiscal Q4 earnings are expected to buck the trend after four consecutive EPS falls. The long-term outlook for Oracle is positive, with strong growth reported in SaaS and PaaS cloud sales. The company is expected to
- [Oracle to take on Amazon with "Generation2 IaaS"](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-to-take-on-amazon-with-generation2-iaas/) - Oracle OpenWorld 2016 will see Oracle Chairman, Larry Ellison, launch Oracle's second generation IaaS service. Generation2 IaaS is said to deliver "twice the compute, twice the memory, four times the storage and ten times more I/O at a 20% lower price than Amazon Web Services". The offering will tempt Oracle on-premises customers to easily lift-and-shift
- [Oracle ZS5 Series - memory-centric storage for extreme performance](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-zs5-series-memory-centric-storage-for-extreme-performance/) - Oracle announced the fifth-generation of the Oracle ZFS Storage Appliance, the Oracle ZS5 Series, last month. Optimised for Oracle Database workloads, the ZS5 Series accelerates performance by serving 70 - 90% of IOs from DRAM caches. The NAS is recommended for both on-premises and private cloud environments. https://www.oracle.com/storage/nas/index.html
- [Oracle versus Rimini Street - both parties issue statements](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-versus-rimini-street-both-parties-issue-statements/) - The US District Court for Nevada granted a permanent injunction barring Rimini Street from infringing Oracle copyrights, and awarded Oracle $28m in interest. Rimini Street accepts the "one-time fair market license fee" awarded to Oracle, but plans to appeal "other aspects of the judgment". https://www.oracle.com/corporate/pressrelease/rimini-street-101216.html https://www.riministreet.com/news/press-releases/10122016
- [Oracle's market will stay faithful during cloud transition, says OracleVoice](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracles-market-will-stay-faithful-during-cloud-transition-says-oraclevoice/) - Industry commentator Chris Murphy suggests Oracle's database customer base will stay with the software giant as it transitions to a predominantly cloud-based business model. Those customers can move some workloads to Oracle Database Cloud Service and some to IaaS with little or no application rework. "They don't have to retest the application. They can just
- [Orange to replace multiple legacy systems with Oracle ERP Cloud](https://www.pro-dba.com/orange-to-replace-multiple-legacy-systems-with-oracle-erp-cloud/) - Telecom operator Orange has chosen Oracle ERP Cloud to replace multiple internally developed and third party vendor systems. The group piloted Oracle ERP Cloud last year, and hopes the whole organisation will fully adopt it by the end of 2018. Christophe Eouzan, chief accounting officer, says the move will force the group to use
- [Pandora tracks ad utility via Oracle Data Cloud](https://www.pro-dba.com/pandora-tracks-ad-utility-via-oracle-data-cloud/) - Pandora, the internet radio service with 76 million monthly users, is utilising the Oracle Data Cloud to track the effectiveness of advertising. "Everybody recognizes that they need to do this", said Tina Moffett, a senior analyst at Forrester. Testing of Oracle's solution, which took around a year, showed Pandora that audio ads drove an average
- [Oracle-backed watchdog says Google funds research to sway opinions](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-backed-watchdog-says-google-funds-research-to-sway-opinions/) - A US watchdog, the Campaign for Accountability (CfA), has claimed that Google funds academic research to influence policymakers. The CfA's report says Google-funded research papers appear to support its business interests, and these papers may be viewed as independent work by regulators. The watchdog further claims that authors did not disclose their funding source in
- [Oracle, SafeLogic and OpenSSL partner to develop nextgen FIPS module](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-safelogic-and-openssl-partner-to-develop-nextgen-fips-module/) - Oracle, OpenSSL and SafeLogic have announced seed investment to develop the next generation open source OpenSSL 1.1 FIPS 140-2 module. "Given the complexity of the task at hand, we encourage other software vendors to join us in and donate to this project to deliver a free, open-source FIPS module that will benefit everyone", said Jim
- [Oracle unveils SPARC M8 processors - twice as fast as M7](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-unveils-sparc-m8-processors-twice-as-fast-as-m7/) - Oracle has unveiled its eighth generation SPARC platform. The SPARC M8 processor is said to deliver 2x faster encryption and 2x faster hashing than x86 and 2x faster than SPARC M7 microprocessors. Oracle Database has been clocked at 2x faster OLTP per core on M8 processors than x86 and 1.4x faster than M7 processors. Oracle
- [Oracle's Moat gains video viewability verification from ABC](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracles-moat-gains-video-viewability-verification-from-abc/) - Moat, the adtech measurement suite purchased by Oracle in April, has been certified by verification provider ABC for the principles of video viewability measurement. Moat co-founder Jonah Goodhart said the certification is of particular merit since this is the first year that ABC is offering its backing for video. "Time spent with digital video has
- [Oracle welcomes judgment on Rimini Street copyright infringement](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-welcomes-judgment-on-rimini-street-copyright-infringement/) - Oracle has released a statement welcoming a federal appeals court's decision to uphold a previous copyright infringement judgment against Rimini Street. The court also found, however, that Rimini's use of automatic download tools to harvest support files from Oracle did not constitute an illegal use of scrapers. This ruling reduced the initial award by $21m,
- [Oracle UK Cloud Region now available](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-uk-cloud-region-now-available/) - Oracle has announced the immediate availability of enhanced cloud services in the UK. The UK Region consists of three separate, high bandwidth, low latency sites that run independently to guarantee fault tolerance. Oracle Cloud Platform services including Oracle Autonomous Database, Oracle Exadata and Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC), as well as new services leveraging AI
- [Oracle's Moat now detects invalid traffic](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracles-moat-now-detects-invalid-traffic/) - Oracle's Moat, a SaaS analytics measurement provider for marketers and publishers on Oracle Data Cloud, has announced new capabilities to detect invalid traffic including that from sophisticated bots. Moat's new functionality uses features from recent acquisitions, Zenedge and Dyn. "The threat of invalid traffic impacts the overall health of our ecosystem," said Luis Di Como,
- [Oracle to be first $10 billion cloud company?](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-to-be-first-10-billion-cloud-company/) - Oracle founder Larry Ellison boldly stated on Thursday that Oracle could become the first company to report $10 billion in core cloud revenue. Oracle Corporation reported positive fiscal Q4 2016 results on Thursday, with a 12% license sales decline countered by cloud revenues up almost 50%. The results suggest Oracle is ahead of schedule in
- [Oracle to pay HP $3 billion over Itanium lawsuit](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-to-pay-hp-3-billion-over-itanium-lawsuit/) - Oracle has been ordered to pay Hewlett Packard Enterprise $3 billion in damages for dropping Itanium chip support. A court ruling in 2012 found that a contract existed preventing Oracle from curtailing software development on the Itanium platform. Oracle is said to have breached that contract by ending Itanium development in 2011. Oracle denies that
- [Oracle to complete $9.3bn NetSuite takeover today](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-to-complete-9-3bn-netsuite-takeover-today/) - Oracle overcame institutional opposition to its bid for NetSuite, with over 55% of unaffiliated shares tendered by Oracle's midnight offer deadline on 4th November. Oracle will close the deal on Monday 7th November. The deal will grow Oracle's cloud revenues by almost $1bn, bringing it closer to its stated target of being the first to
- [Oracle to be "more profitable than before" - CTO Ellison](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-to-be-more-profitable-than-before-cto-ellison/) - Oracle CTO Larry Ellison told shareholders that Oracle will be "a much larger company, growing double-digits and more profitably" after the company's cloud transition. Ellison did concede that the rental model causes revenue shrinkage in the short term, though. The remarks were made during Oracle's annual shareholders meeting at Oracle HQ. https://read.bi/2fGsMTf
- [Oracle to launch cloud startup accelerator program in Israel](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-to-launch-cloud-startup-accelerator-program-in-israel/) - Oracle Corporation has announced that it will open an accelerator program in Israel to mentor startup businesses working on cloud innovation. This follows a successful pilot in India. https://reut.rs/2jr26dy
- [Oracle to develop US FRTB compliance solutions with Numerix](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-to-develop-us-frtb-compliance-solutions-with-numerix/) - Oracle Financial Services has announced that they will work with Numerix to develop Fundamental Review of the Trading Book (FRTB) compliance solutions. "By working with Numerix, we are able to offer the best of both worlds: a comprehensive solution that helps financial institutions meet the computational and business challenges in FRTB compliance", said Oracle. https://yhoo.it/2ncHDuo
- [Oracle to open data centre in India](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-to-open-data-centre-in-india/) - Oracle has announced that it will expand its cloud services in India over the next 6-9 months. Oracle will review proposals from government and business partners to facilitate shifting workloads to an Indian based cloud. Oracle says its plans are a "result of tremendous customer demand". https://bit.ly/2r44xTR
- [Oracle to report fourth quarter figures - expectations positive](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-to-report-fourth-quarter-figures-expectations-positive/) - Oracle shares have been rising in recent trading, reflecting positive expectations for the company's fourth quarter earnings report. Strong cloud earnings growth is expected by many analysts. https://bit.ly/2sAEk1t
- [Oracle to hire 1,000 new staff in European cloud push](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-to-hire-1000-new-staff-in-european-cloud-push/) - Oracle plans to drive cloud sales in the Europe, Middle East and Africa regions with 1,000 new sales reps by January 2018. "The simple reason why we are doing this is that we have got a lot more to offer customers and because of our growth in cloud over the last year", said Dermot O'Kelly,
- [Oracle to launch 4 new Pro Tennis events in 2018](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-to-launch-4-new-pro-tennis-events-in-2018/) - Oracle is launching 4 new professional tennis tournaments, 2 men's and 2 women's events, to support American players. These will take place at Newport Beach Tennis Club in January 2018, and Indian Wells Tennis Gardens in February-March 2018. Each event will pay a total of $150,000 in prize money. "Tennis players in the United States
- [Oracle to open school at Silicon Valley HQ](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-to-open-school-at-silicon-valley-hq/) - Oracle Corporation has spent $43 million building a new school for Design Tech High School on its Silicon Valley campus. Oracle employees will lead workshops and mentor students after the school opens in January. The school is free to attend, and admission is based on a lottery system. Colleen Cassity, executive director of the not-for-profit
- [Oracle to buy Australian cloud player Aconex for AU$1.6bn](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-to-buy-australian-cloud-player-aconex-for-au1-6bn/) - Oracle has announced that it will acquire Australian cloud services provider Aconex for AU$1.6 billion in cash, subject to a shareholder vote. "With the addition of Aconex, we significantly advance our vision of offering the most comprehensive cloud-based project management solution for this $14 trillion industry", said Mike Sicilia of Oracle. https://zd.net/2BtkVnD
- [Oracle to build 12 new cloud data centres](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-to-build-12-new-cloud-data-centres/) - Oracle will build six new data centres in Asia, two in Europe, two in Canada and two in the USA, quadrupling its cloud data centre count. The expansion allows Oracle to take on current cloud leaders Amazon, Google and Microsoft. https://bit.ly/2Gyw4Vg
- [Oracle to add Virginia, London and Turkey Regions to Cloud Services](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-to-add-virginia-london-and-turkey-regions-to-cloud-services/) - Oracle has announced plans to bring three new Regions online over the next six months. The new regions to come online by mid-2017 will be Reston, Virginia; London, UK; and Turkey. Oracle's regional presence will have doubled in 2 years, with 29 Regions available in total. Regional growth will continue in 2018. https://bit.ly/2jw4ujz
- [Oracle Team USA unveils new America's Cup Class boat](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-team-usa-unveils-new-americas-cup-class-boat/) - Oracle Team USA is defending its title with a new foiling wing-sailed catamaran expected to reach speeds of over 100km per hour. https://bit.ly/2maTHNC
- [Oracle to award grants to young US tennis professionals](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-to-award-grants-to-young-us-tennis-professionals/) - Oracle Corporation has announced the creation of the Oracle US Tennis Awards, a scheme to award two $100,000 grants to a young male and female professional tennis player. The recipients must have demonstrated exemplary sportsmanship and an aptitude for success, and they must have played collegiate tennis before turning professional. The advisory council will be
- [Oracle to acquire Docker tool startup Wercker](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-to-acquire-docker-tool-startup-wercker/) - Oracle plans to acquire Wercker, a Dutch startup that writes management tools for container technologies Docker and Kubernetes. Oracle will integrate Wercker features into its hosted Docker offerings on Oracle Cloud IaaS and PaaS. https://zd.net/2pcRRgW
- [Oracle to acquire digital ad tracker Moat in purported $850 million deal](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-to-acquire-digital-ad-tracker-moat-in-purported-850-million-deal/) - Oracle says that Moat will remain an independent platform within Oracle Data Cloud. Moat provides its attention analytics suites to organisations including Nestle, Procter & Gamble, Unilever, Facebook and Snapchat. YouTube recently announced that it would work with Moat to help advertisers verify that their messages aren’t running next to offensive videos. https://bit.ly/2pS2bag
- [Oracle Team USA gets ready to defend America's Cup](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-team-usa-gets-ready-to-defend-americas-cup/) - Aussie skipper James Spithill tells ESPN that he is ready to contest his fourth America's Cup despite a serious arm injury last year. The competing hydrofoiled catamarans can reach speeds of over 50 miles per hour. https://es.pn/2rpcBDe
- [Oracle to apply autonomous features to entire next-generation Cloud Platform](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-to-apply-autonomous-features-to-entire-next-generation-cloud-platform/) - Oracle is extending its Oracle Cloud Platform Autonomous Services beyond the Oracle Autonomous Database to make all Oracle Cloud Platform services self-driving, self-securing and self-repairing. Oracle will apply its AI and machine learning technologies to its entire next-generation Cloud Platform services to achieve this. Oracle Cloud Platform autonomous capabilities for application development, mobile and bots,
- [Oracle shares dip on fiscal 2017 Q1 results, but cloud revenues are strong](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-shares-dip-on-fiscal-2017-q1-results-but-cloud-revenues-are-strong/) - Oracle reported total software revenues up 6% and cloud software revenues up 79%. The company is on track to exceed $2 billion of SaaS and PaaS revenue this year, according to Mark Hurd, Oracle CEO. Oracle's second generation IaaS product is due to be unveiled by Oracle Chairman Larry Ellison at next week's Oracle OpenWorld
- [Oracle study says staff need right technology to succeed](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-study-says-staff-need-right-technology-to-succeed/) - Oracle Corporation has released a study showing that only 44% of respondents have the technology to effectively do their jobs. Further, only 41% believe that company onboarding sets them up for growth and success and only 44% said they had confidence in their leadership. Oracle representative Gretchen Alarcon said cloud technology "can help employees learn,
- [Oracle Retail Release 16 introduces Cloud Services](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-retail-release-16-introduces-cloud-services/) - Oracle announced the availability of Oracle Retail Release 16 today. The new version includes new cloud services. https://yhoo.it/2iarW4B
- [Oracle signs agreement to buy API framework company Apiary](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-signs-agreement-to-buy-api-framework-company-apiary/) - Oracle has signed an agreement to acquire Apiary, the company behind the APIFlow solution for developing application programming interfaces (APIs). APIFlow's advanced features will enhance the Oracle API Integration Cloud. https://bit.ly/2jrGf3N
- [Oracle Startup Cloud Accelerator program adds new locations, including Bristol UK](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-startup-cloud-accelerator-program-adds-new-locations-including-bristol-uk/) - Oracle has announced the expansion of its startup accelerator program to promote global cloud innovation. It will open new centres in Bristol (UK), Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Paris, Sao Paulo, Singapore and Tel Aviv. The program offers six months of mentoring, free Oracle Cloud credits, co-working space, state-of-the art technology and access to Oracle customers, partners and
- [Oracle Solaris moving to continuous delivery model](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-solaris-moving-to-continuous-delivery-model/) - Oracle has announced that new Solaris features will be delivered through dot releases instead of major releases in future, in keeping with industry trends. Premier support for Solaris 11 is scheduled to continue until January 2031. https://bit.ly/2kiS3Wc
- [Oracle Team USA crewman captured being dragged under water](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-team-usa-crewman-captured-being-dragged-under-water/) - Crewman Graham Spence narrowly escaped serious injury after being swept over the edge of Oracle Team USA's new America's Cup catamaran. "I just sort of froze a little bit", said Spence. https://bit.ly/2lgYtoJ
- [Oracle stock cheap, says analyst](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-stock-cheap-says-analyst/) - Unloved Oracle stock is currently cheap, says analyst John Persinos. Oracle trades at 20.4 times earnings, a multiple much lower than Microsoft (30.2), VMware (32.6) and Salesforce (281.2), and "should deliver steady growth for decades". https://bit.ly/2md38vG
- [Oracle shares rise on strong cloud earnings](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-shares-rise-on-strong-cloud-earnings/) - Oracle Corporation shares rose over 5% in after-market trading after the software giant announced Q3 earnings. Total revenues grew 2% to $2.9bn, on total cloud revenues up 62% to $1.2bn. “The hyper-growth we continue to experience in the cloud has rapidly driven both our SaaS and PaaS businesses to scale,” said Oracle CEO, Safra Catz.
- [Oracle Team USA come close to capsize in practice](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-team-usa-come-close-to-capsize-in-practice/) - America's Cup holders Oracle Team USA suffered a scare, reportedly being close to capsizing during practice racing in Bermuda. The AC50 went out of control in gusting wind. https://bit.ly/2oPNogC
- [Oracle signs agreement with Government of Jharkhand](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-signs-agreement-with-government-of-jharkhand/) - Oracle and the Government of Jharkhand have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to improve citizen services and make Jharkhand an attractive location for start-ups. Oracle will offer support to the state via its technology solutions, including Oracle Cloud. https://prn.to/2qPbo7j
- [Oracle says moving to the cloud requires three things](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-says-moving-to-the-cloud-requires-three-things/) - Oracle co-CEO Mark Hurd said moving to the cloud requires a solid, differentiated product, capital to invest in infrastructure, and patience. "We made the decision to go at this hard three or four years ago, changing virtually everything in the company", said Hurd. "The problem with the cloud is, you have to build a hotel
- [Oracle smashes forecasts to hit $200bn valuation](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-smashes-forecasts-to-hit-200bn-valuation/) - Oracle shares surged 11% on Wednesday on a strong fourth quarter earnings report. Pro forma earnings per share rose by 10% to 89 cents, far exceeding analyst forecasts of 78 cents. Cloud sales saw 58% growth, with Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison predicting future "hyper-growth". Ellison also said Oracle was "well on our way to passing
- [Oracle Solaris variant OmniOS resurrected](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-solaris-variant-omnios-resurrected/) - Free open-source Solaris variant OmniOS has been resurrected with the launch of OmniOS Community Edition, just 14 weeks after OmniTI announced their suspension of active development. The news will please OmniOS users, many of whom were shocked by OmniTI's initial announcement. The OmniOS Community Edition Association (OmniOSce) plans to issue new stable releases every 26
- [Oracle Solaris - rumours of technical staff layoffs](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-solaris-rumours-of-technical-staff-layoffs/) - Internet rumours suggest Oracle may have laid off significant volumes of Solaris and SPARC staff, raising doubts over the future of these product lines. https://bit.ly/2vZoZHH
- [Oracle spending by UK councils growing](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-spending-by-uk-councils-growing/) - Spending on Oracle software by UK local authorities is growing, according to research performed by database rivals TmaxSoft. Spending information was gathered from 60 councils through Freedom Of Information requests, and TmaxSoft remarked that councils appear to be committed to long-term licensing deals. TmaxSoft says a fifth of councils have spent more than £100,000 on
- [Oracle says Pentagon outsourcing plan makes "no sense"](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-says-pentagon-outsourcing-plan-makes-no-sense/) - Oracle CEO Safra Catz says the Pentagon plan to find a single cloud-computing provider for the US Defense Department's requirements. "It just made no sense", said Catz. "I never heard of something like a single cloud and I would challenge anyone to point at a significant commercial customer who has one cloud". Catz also suggested
- [Oracle spending by UK councils growing](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-spending-by-uk-councils-growing-2/) - Spending on Oracle software by UK local authorities is growing, according to research performed by database rivals TmaxSoft. Spending information was gathered from 60 councils through Freedom Of Information requests, and TmaxSoft remarked that councils appear to be committed to long-term licensing deals. TmaxSoft says a fifth of councils have spent more than £100,000 on
- [Oracle receives Department of Justice clearance to buy NetSuite](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-receives-department-of-justice-clearance-to-buy-netsuite/) - Oracle has passed the USA's antitrust rules, so is cleared to acquire rival NetSuite. The current all-cash tender offer is $109 per share and is due to expire on 6th October. Oracle may be forced to increase its offer as a result of dissent from second largest NetSuite stock holder T. Rowe Price, though. https://www.oracle.com/corporate/pressrelease/netsuite-092616.html
- [Oracle releases quarterly patch update, containing 253 security fixes](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-releases-quarterly-patch-update-containing-253-security-fixes/) - Oracle has released its scheduled Critical Patch Update for October 2016. The bundle contains 253 new security fixes across multiple product families including Database, Fusion Middleware and Java. Those fixes include 15 with a Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) score of 9.0 of over, making them critical. Oracle "strongly recommends that customers remain on actively-supported
- [Oracle Profitability and Cost Management Cloud Service now available](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-profitability-and-cost-management-cloud-service-now-available/) - Oracle has released a new solution to help finance executives work out what drives profitability. "Oracle Profitability and Cost Management Cloud (PCMCS) enables business users to understand the root causes behind costs and revenues. Users can quickly and easily determine the profitability of customers, products, geographies, and sales channels, and take action to improve profitability
- [Oracle report says consumers want services by Virtual Reality](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-report-says-consumers-want-services-by-virtual-reality/) - Virtual reality will provide customer experiences for 78% of brands by 2020, according to a new Oracle research paper. Emerging technologies will enable customers to interact with brands on their own terms, according to the research. Brands are still struggling to unify and process large volumes of customer data, however, and resolving this is the
- [Oracle quarterly patch fixes 270 vulnerabilities](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-quarterly-patch-fixes-270-vulnerabilities/) - Oracle Corporation's latest Critical Patch Update (CPU), released on Tuesday, contains fixes for 270 vulnerabilities. Oracle E-Business Suite has 121 new security fixes in the CPU, 118 of which may be remotely exploitable without authentication. https://bit.ly/2jwpSTI
- [Oracle Q3 2017 results - profit drop expected](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-q3-2017-results-profit-drop-expected/) - Oracle Corporation is expected to report a fall in profits when it reports fiscal third quarter earnings after market close on Wednesday. The anticipated drop reflects Oracle's current transition process from an on-premises software vendor to a cloud provider. Declines in licence sales are expected to taper as these account for a smaller proportion of
- [Oracle Retail 2025 study shows consumers engage when in control](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-retail-2025-study-shows-consumers-engage-when-in-control/) - Oracle has released their findings from new research on emerging technologies. The study shows that consumers are most willing to engage brands with new technology when they are in control of the experience. "Warm attitudes toward utilizing virtual reality and receiving recommendations for custom-made accessories produced with 3D printing points to consumers’ willingness to adopt
- [Oracle Public Cloud achieves ISO 27001 and SOC certifications](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-public-cloud-achieves-iso-27001-and-soc-certifications/) - Oracle has announced that it has achieved a series of compliance certifications for its Public Cloud services, including ISO 27001, HIPAA, SOC1 and SOC2. These achievements aim to validate Oracle's offerings in terms of security, availability, processing integrity and privacy. https://bit.ly/2oy4CBZ
- [Oracle Q1 revenues beat estimates](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-q1-revenues-beat-estimates/) - Oracle reported stronger-than-expected figures for the quarter ended 31st August 2017, with 62 cents earnings per share versus 60 cents expected by analysts. Revenue rose 7% to $9.2 billion, with cloud revenue up 51% year-on-year. Oracle shares fell when Oracle issued guidance slightly below expectations for the coming quarter, though. Asked about possible acquisitions for
- [Oracle reinvention is working: Bloomberg](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-reinvention-is-working-bloomberg/) - Oracle has successfully transitioned from an on-premises software vendor in crisis to a thriving cloud player, according to Bloomberg contributor Shira Ovide. Oracle has reported its best growth rate since 2011, according to Bloomberg data, and its commanding share of the relational database market isn't slipping. https://bloom.bg/2AFFsEy
- [Oracle Q2 results expected to show 40%+ cloud revenue growth](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-q2-results-expected-to-show-40-cloud-revenue-growth/) - Oracle's second quarter earnings will be reported after market close. The consensus estimate is that Oracle will report adjusted earnings of 68 cents per share, up 11% on last year. Cloud revenue growth is expected to be in the range of 41% to 45%. Drexel Hamilton are optimistic, saying Oracle's newest cloud products "can take
- [Oracle OpenWorld location confirmed for Pro DBA](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-openworld-location-confirmed-for-pro-dba/) - Pro DBA will be exhibiting at Oracle OpenWorld in San Francisco for the third year in a row this year, reiterating our status as the foremost Oracle support consultancy in the UK. Come and visit us at stand 3546 in the Moscone West conference centre. We'll be demonstrating our feature-rich proactive monitoring and reporting solution,
- [Oracle OpenWorld 2016: 5 Key Messages from Chairman Ellison](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-openworld-2016-5-key-messages-from-chairman-ellison/) - Oracle Executive Chairman Larry Ellison had 5 key messages for those attending his keynote addresses and "Leaders Circle" forum event this week. https://bit.ly/2dkmPKY
- [Oracle pledges $1.4bn to support Computer Science Education in the European Union](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-pledges-1-4bn-to-support-computer-science-education-in-the-european-union/) - Oracle today announced a three-year investment totaling $1.4 billion in direct and in-kind support of Computer Science education throughout the European Union member states. Oracle Academy aims to train 1,000 additional EU educators in CS, Java and Database instruction, as well as reach students across an added 1,000 EU educational institutions over the next three
- [Oracle planning "aggressive" move into TV advertising](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-planning-aggressive-move-into-tv-advertising/) - Oracle Data Cloud will be used to enable advertisers to target appropriate TV audiences. https://bit.ly/2pc3ZOx
- [Oracle picks 6 Brazilian startups for Cloud Accelerator program](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-picks-6-brazilian-startups-for-cloud-accelerator-program/) - Oracle has picked 6 Brazilian startups as the first to take part in the local version of its Cloud Accelerator program. The companies will enjoy Oracle cloud products free of charge, and will also have access to Oracle executives, customers and potential investors. The startups are Loco Media (location-based customer engagement platform), Intelipost (cloud logistics
- [Oracle prepares to move Java EE to Eclipse Foundation](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-prepares-to-move-java-ee-to-eclipse-foundation/) - Oracle is preparing to move its Java Enterprise Edition middleware platform to the Eclipse open-source software foundation. Oracle is also making Java EE code available on GitHub. The move has been welcomed by two major contributors to Java EE, IBM and Red Hat. It "has already begun to energize the community", said Rich Sharples, Senior
- [Oracle OpenWorld 2017 - meet Pro DBA at booth #4121](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-openworld-2017-meet-pro-dba-at-booth-4121/) - Oracle's flagship conference, Oracle OpenWorld 2017, opens in San Francisco on 1st October, and Pro DBA will be there as an Oracle Platinum Partner and exhibitor. The event, which runs until 5th October, includes over 2,500 educational sessions and keynote sessions from Larry Ellison (CTO), Mark Hurd (CEO) and Safra Katz (CEO). The renowned appreciation
- [Oracle outlook strong, says Forbes contributor](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-outlook-strong-says-forbes-contributor/) - Oracle and its cloud business are doing well despite negative analysis of the company's recent Q2 results announcement, says Forbes contributor Bob Evans. Evans offered 10 reasons for optimism, including the imminent release of Oracle Autonomous Database, positive feedback regarding BYOL for Oracle PaaS, and that Amazon continues to run its business on Oracle rather
- [Oracle patches Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-patches-meltdown-and-spectre-vulnerabilities/) - Oracle's January 2018 Critical Patch Update includes fixes for the Meltdown and Spectre Intel processor vulnerabilities. It is rumoured that Oracle is also developing a security patch for Solaris on SPARCv9, which is said to be affected by Spectre. https://bit.ly/2Da6pkv
- [Oracle OpenWorld 2015 opens - see Pro DBA at stand 3441](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-openworld-2015-opens-see-pro-dba-at-stand-3441/) - Oracle OpenWorld 2015 opens on Monday 26th October, and Pro DBA are there to witness it all. In excess of 60,000 attendees are in San Francisco to enjoy what is expected to be a very Oracle Cloud-focused conference. Come and see our new Oracle monitoring tool at stand 3441, Moscone West, and pick up your
- [Oracle OpenWorld 2015 - Last day of conference](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-openworld-2015-last-day-of-conference/) - Last exhibition day of Oracle OpenWorld 2015. Thanks to all of you who have dropped by our stand in Moscone West. It's been great to meet you all. Elton John and Beck beckon for the appreciation event tonight!
- [Oracle OpenWorld 2016 - 5 weeks to go](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-openworld-2016-5-weeks-to-go/) - With a little over 5 weeks before Oracle OpenWorld 2016 opens in San Francisco, potential attendees may like to review the following: "Justify Your Trip" customisable email: https://bit.ly/1OTBiht $200 discount on full conference pass until 16th September: https://bit.ly/1mHsWek Billy Joel plays AT&T park, home of San Francisco Giants, for appreciation event: https://bit.ly/1KOBjL2 Come to Pro
- [Oracle OpenWorld 2016 opens its doors on September 18th](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-openworld-2016-opens-its-doors-on-september-18th/) - Check Facebook for latest news, and pop along to our stand in Moscone West. https://www.facebook.com/OracleOpenWorld/
- [Oracle now a one-stop IT shop, says eWEEK](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-now-a-one-stop-it-shop-says-eweek/) - Oracle OpenWorld 2016 saw the launch of a raft of new Oracle Cloud services. With Oracle also embracing open-source software while still selling on-premises licences and hardware, eWEEK analysis suggests Oracle is now laying claim to being a one-stop shop for enterprise IT solutions. https://bit.ly/2cWS6Ei
- [Oracle new cloud licensing policy doubles cost of AWS and Azure](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-new-cloud-licensing-policy-doubles-cost-of-aws-and-azure/) - Oracle has changed its licensing policy for Amazon EC2 and RDS, with one vCPU now counting as one Oracle Processor licence where hyper-threading is not enabled (two vCPUs counts as one Oracle Processor licence if hyper-threading is enabled). A similar change applies to Microsoft Azure, where one Azure CPU core now counts as one Oracle
- [Oracle Named a Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Integration Platform as a Service](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-named-a-leader-in-gartner-magic-quadrant-for-enterprise-integration-platform-as-a-service/) - Oracle has been named a leader in Gartner's 2017 Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Integration Platform as a Service. “We believe this recognition is another acknowledgement of Oracle’s strong momentum in the integration and larger PaaS sector, driven by the successful adoption of Oracle’s cloud platform offerings by thousands of customers,” said Amit Zavery, senior vice
- [Oracle offers supervised machine learning to improve cyber security adoption](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-offers-supervised-machine-learning-to-improve-cyber-security-adoption/) - Oracle recognises that distrust of automation could hold back adoption rates in cyber security. "Customers take a little bit of time, most enterprises take a little bit of time, to trust the algorithm", said Rohit Gupta, Oracle's VP of cyber security. https://bit.ly/2sk4eJm
- [Oracle named a leader for Mobile App Development Platforms](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-named-a-leader-for-mobile-app-development-platforms/) - Oracle has been named a leader in Gartner's 2017 Magic Quadrant for Mobile Application Development Platforms. "We believe this recognition is another acknowledgement of Oracle’s strong market momentum in the mobile and larger PaaS market, driven by the successful adoption of Oracle Cloud Platform offerings by thousands of customers," said Amit Zavery, senior vice president,
- [Oracle named a leader for Digital Process Automation software](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-named-a-leader-for-digital-process-automation-software/) - Oracle has been named a leader in the Forrester Wave Digital Process Automation (DPA) Software report for its Oracle Process Cloud. Forrester evaluated 12 DPA vendors, and Oracle achieved the highest possible scores for low-code/no-code, smart forms and user experience, process flow and design, mobile engagement, API support, data virtualization, deployment options, and ease of
- [Oracle Named a Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Web Content Management](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-named-a-leader-in-gartner-magic-quadrant-for-web-content-management/) - Gartner has placed Oracle in the leader quadrant for Web Content Management. According to Gartner, Oracle's Content and Experience Cloud Strategy, with "content enriched data," is geared to transcend outmoded boundaries between content and data. It promises the versatility and comprehensiveness to support a broad range of initiatives, including marketing, commerce, service and partner relationship
- [Oracle named leader in Sales Force Automation solutions](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-named-leader-in-sales-force-automation-solutions/) - Oracle has been named a leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Sales Force Automation, with its Oracle Sales Cloud solution. "Oracle Sales Cloud helps businesses thrive in this modern sales environment by leveraging innovative technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and data to create a smarter sales experiences for sales teams and customers. We believe
- [Oracle named leader in Magic Quadrant for CPQ Application Suites](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-named-leader-in-magic-quadrant-for-cpq-application-suites/) - Oracle has been named a leader in Gartner's first ever Magic Quadrant for Configure, Price and Quote Application Suites. Designed with artificial intelligence capabilities and pre-packaged integrations to customer experience (CX) and ERP systems, Oracle CPQ Cloud is one of the only extendable enterprise-grade cloud solution supporting the complete quote-to-cash process—from customer inquiry to order
- [Oracle Linux Specialisation achieved by Pro DBA](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-linux-specialisation-achieved-by-pro-dba/) - Pro DBA are proud to announce that they have achieved Oracle Specialized Partner status for Oracle Linux. This confirms Pro DBA's credentials as experts in managing and supporting Oracle databases on Oracle Linux and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (which Oracle Linux is based on) platforms. About Pro DBA: Pro DBA are Oracle database experts, offering
- [Oracle licence management, advice and sales from Pro DBA](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-licence-management-advice-and-sales-from-pro-dba/) - With Oracle's fiscal year end approaching, this is a great time to purchase Oracle licences at maximum discount. Pro DBA offers free Oracle licensing advice, helping organisations understand Oracle's complex rules and minimise their licensing costs while remaining compliant. We also offer free and discreet licence reviews, and offer no-obligation advice on how to address
- [Oracle launches Internet of Things service](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-launches-internet-of-things-service/) - Oracle has opened access to its IoT platform, enabling customers to collect data from any device and obtain real-time analysis from IoT data. Oracle's IoT cloud service was announced at last year's Oracle OpenWorld, and pricing is available online. https://cloud.oracle.com/iot
- [Oracle launches Cloud Converged Storage Solution](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-launches-cloud-converged-storage-solution/) - Oracle has claimed an industry first, being the first large public cloud provider to integrate cloud services with "high performance NAS storage systems". The latest Oracle ZFS Storage Appliance release with include Oracle ZFS Cloud software, enabling users to seamlessly move data and/or applications to the cloud. https://bit.ly/2nHlAwv
- [Oracle launches Oracle Government Cloud in UK](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-launches-oracle-government-cloud-in-uk/) - Oracle has launched a dedicated UK Government Cloud. Oracle hopes to encourage UK government departments to move workloads to their cloud rather than to popular alternatives such as AWS and UKCloud. The solution has been awarded a Cyber Essentials Plus certificate, which indicates that it meets the security requirements of the UK government. https://bit.ly/2t3qIiJ
- [Oracle may move Java EE to an open source foundation](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-may-move-java-ee-to-an-open-source-foundation/) - Oracle is considering moving Java EE to an open source foundation after the delivery of Java EE 8. In a blog, they said "As we approach the delivery of Java EE 8 and the JavaOne 2017 conference, we believe there is an opportunity to rethink how Java EE is developed in order to make it
- [Oracle launches Oracle Student Management module](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-launches-oracle-student-management-module/) - Oracle has announced the launch of Oracle Student Management, a new module in the Oracle Student Cloud suite. Using AI, machine learning and predictive analytics, Oracle Student Management can proactively anticipate student needs, monitor progress and make suggestions when students appear to be at-risk or going off course. "Oracle Student Cloud provides a comprehensive student
- [Oracle introduces Standard Edition 2; replaces Standard Edition and Standard Edition 1](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-introduces-standard-edition-2-replaces-standard-edition-and-standard-edition-1/) - When Oracle 12.1.0.2 was first released, it was only available for Enterprise Edition. Oracle have now also released it for “Standard Edition 2”, a new edition for Oracle. At the same time, they’ve eliminated the Standard Edition and Standard Edition One options. This means that after version 12.1.0.1, Standard Edition and Standard Edition 1 no
- [Oracle integrates Service Cloud with Oracle IoT Cloud](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-integrates-service-cloud-with-oracle-iot-cloud/) - Oracle has released its Internet of Things Accelerator, an open source integration between the Oracle Service Cloud and the Oracle IoT Cloud. The package will make it easier for companies to build an end-to-end IoT solution. https://zd.net/2eYcqY5
- [Oracle joins coalition to support US Republican border tax](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-joins-coalition-to-support-us-republican-border-tax/) - Over 25 US companies including General Electric, Boeing, Oracle, Pfizer and Eli Lilly launched a coalition on Thursday to back a plan to tax all imports. The "American Made Coalition" says the proposal would "support American jobs and American-made products". The Retail Industry Leaders Association launched a separate coalition to oppose the plans, however, stating
- [Oracle latest critical patch update is biggest ever](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-latest-critical-patch-update-is-biggest-ever/) - Oracle's July critical patch update contains 308 bug fixes, making it the biggest ever. Oracle Fusion Middleware gets the most (31) fixes for remotely exploitable flaws, and Java SE gets 28 fixes for flaws that could be exploited remotely. Updates are available for Oracle Database Server, Oracle Enterprise Manager, Oracle Fusion Middleware, Oracle Hyperion, Oracle
- [Oracle introduces Oracle Cloud Applications Release 13](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-introduces-oracle-cloud-applications-release-13/) - Oracle has announced the latest version of Oracle Cloud Applications, which contains significant new capabilities and enhancements. The latest release includes new capabilities and enhancements across Oracle Supply Chain Management (SCM) Cloud, Oracle Customer Experience (CX) Cloud Suite, Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Cloud and Oracle Human Capital Management (HCM) Cloud. In addition, Oracle has
- [Oracle joins Cloud Native Computing Foundation](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-joins-cloud-native-computing-foundation/) - Oracle has joined the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) as a Platinum Member. Oracle is also releasing Kubernetes on Oracle Linux and open sourcing a Terraform Kubernetes Installer for the next-generation Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. https://bit.ly/2fltXJi
- [Oracle fully autonomous new database version imminent](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-fully-autonomous-new-database-version-imminent/) - Oracle are ready to unveil a fully autonomous cloud version of its database at Oracle OpenWorld 2017 in October, says Oracle CTO Larry Ellison. Oracle's new database will use machine learning to automate management and tuning. "We will be authoring public cloud SLAs, service level agreements, for the Oracle Database that guarantee 99.995 percent systems
- [Oracle launches "universal credits" for cloud consumption](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-launches-universal-credits-for-cloud-consumption/) - Oracle has introduced a new "universal credits" system for cloud customers. With one contract, customers will say how much they expect to spend in total, and they can then use that on any Oracle cloud service on a metered basis. The new system is intended to make using Oracle cloud easier and cheaper, challenging Amazon's
- [Oracle grows Seattle presence to house cloud staff](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-grows-seattle-presence-to-house-cloud-staff/) - Oracle is approximately doubling its office presence in Seattle, the home of Amazon HQ. The move suggests Oracle will be growing its staff base to support its expanding cloud business. https://bit.ly/2yuGRz2
- [Oracle innovation hub opens in Dubai](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-innovation-hub-opens-in-dubai/) - Oracle has opened its Innovation Hub in Dubai to drive artificial intelligence uptake in the region. "The Zayed Innovation Hub represents a milestone in the artificial intelligence space, not only in the UAE but also in the region and to position the UAE as a global leader in AI," said Omar bin Sultan Al Olama,
- [Oracle Health Sciences Clinical One named finalist in CARE awards](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-health-sciences-clinical-one-named-finalist-in-care-awards/) - The Oracle Health Sciences Clinical One product is a finalist for the Best Sponsor-Focused Technological Development category in the 2018 Clinical and Research Excellence (CARE) Awards. "The CARE Awards honor the world's best innovators in life sciences," said Karen Currie, Executive Director, Editorial, Pharma Intelligence and Chair of the 2018 CARE Awards judging panel. "Technology
- [Oracle free 30-day trial for cloud services](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-free-30-day-trial-for-cloud-services/) - Oracle is offering a free 30-day trial to its Oracle Public Cloud Services. The offer includes free access to the following extensive list of PaaS services: Oracle Database Cloud Service Oracle Database Backup Service Oracle Big Data Preparation Cloud Service Java Cloud Service Oracle Messaging Cloud Service Application Container Cloud Oracle Developer Cloud Service Oracle
- [Oracle earnings figures to mark progress on cloud transition](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-earnings-figures-to-mark-progress-on-cloud-transition/) - Oracle is expected to release Q1 financial results after hours on Thursday. This will be a chance for analysts to gauge progress made by the software vendor towards establishing a cloud revenue model. https://on.mktw.net/2cv1rms
- [Oracle extends deadline for NetSuite deal by a month - will pull out after that](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-extends-deadline-for-netsuite-deal-by-a-month-will-pull-out-after-that/) - Oracle has extended the deadline for NetSuite shareholders to tender shares for the $9.3 billion takeover until 4th November. Under a quarter of the shares needed to close the deal have been tendered, and Oracle says it will drop its interest if the minimum number isn't reached by the new deadline. It is rumoured that
- [Oracle expands IoT portfolio with four new cloud solutions](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-expands-iot-portfolio-with-four-new-cloud-solutions/) - Oracle has launched new cloud applications that integrate with Oracle Supply Chain Management (SCM) Cloud Applications to make IoT signals actionable. The new IoT Applications are IoT Asset Monitoring Cloud, IoT Connected Worker Cloud, IoT Fleet Monitoring Cloud and IoT Production Monitoring Cloud. https://prn.to/2lLssFb
- [Oracle forming internal startup to develop "cutting-edge" products](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-forming-internal-startup-to-develop-cutting-edge-products/) - Oracle is recruiting at least 50 to fill posts in new Reston and Denver innovation centres. "The mission of the organization and these two centers is to build and engineer cutting-edge solutions for our customers around cloud computing, big data analytics, mobile computing, internet of things, cybersecurity,", said Oracle's job postings. https://bloom.bg/2oFB1Dj
- [Oracle embedding AI into Oracle Cloud services](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-embedding-ai-into-oracle-cloud-services/) - Oracle CEO Mark Hurd explained to CNBC that Oracle are building artificial intelligence into its cloud applications rather than creating discrete AI apps. "Historically in our industry, we used to extract data from an application, send it somewhere, let people do magic with it...and then send it back", said Hurd. The best approach "is really
- [Oracle executives agree $80 share target for rewards package](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-executives-agree-80-share-target-for-rewards-package/) - Oracle CEOs Safra Catz and Mark Hurd, and CTO Larry Ellison will have to hit performance-based targets in future to earn an equity rewards package. The new deal requires them to get Oracle's share price up to $80 for at least 30 days, and to achieve $20 billion in total cloud revenues in one fiscal
- [Oracle fiscal period end approaches](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-fiscal-period-end-approaches/) - Oracle's latest fiscal quarter ends on November 30th, and they are expected to report earnings on December 21st. The company currently has a consensus rating of "buy" and an average target price of $54.85 (currently trading around $49). https://bit.ly/2ib67EL
- [Oracle extends JDK 8 public updates](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-extends-jdk-8-public-updates/) - Oracle has extended public updates for Java Development Kit 8 until at least January 2019. This means there will be additional quarterly patch updates in October 2018 and January 2019 for JDK 8. Oracle also stated that applets will be supported in Java SE 8 until at least March 2019, and commercial support of Java
- [Oracle earnings figures due next week - cloud progress expected](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-earnings-figures-due-next-week-cloud-progress-expected/) - Oracle's first quarter 2017 results are due for release after the closing bell on September 15th. A growth in Cloud earnings is expected to offset the gradual decline in Oracle's traditional on-premises licence sales. With consensus analyst forecasts remaining positive, no nasty shocks are expected. https://on.ft.com/2czdSNb https://bit.ly/2coZqv4
- [Oracle database support special rates for IFS customers](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-database-support-and-consultancy-special-rates-for-ifs-customers/) - Oracle database experts Pro DBA today announced that they will be offering discounted rates on their acclaimed Oracle remote support packages to IFS customers in April and May 2013 as a Spring special offer. Please contact salesteam@pro-dba.com for more details. About Pro DBA: Oracle database experts Pro DBA specialise in the support of IFS databases,
- [Oracle Database next major release to debut in the cloud](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-database-next-major-release-to-debut-in-the-cloud/) - Plans to release Oracle Database 12c Release 2 to cloud users first have been leaked, causing consternation amongst on-premises license holders. Oracle's plans to make the release "cloud first" were confirmed by Penny Avril, Vice President of Server Technology. The news confirms that Oracle are pushing their cloud business hard, but it could leave long-term
- [Oracle E-Business Suite has "massive attack surface", says author of Oracle Hacker's Handbook](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-e-business-suite-has-massive-attack-surface-says-author-of-oracle-hackers-handbook/) - Renowned Oracle security expert David Litchfield described Oracle E-Business Suite as having a "massive attack surface" in his Black Hat USA talk. A significant number of vulnerabilities were described from a recent security assessment on 11i, though less were found in E-Business Suite r12. https://bit.ly/2aVk6dK
- [Oracle Database on Oracle Cloud up to 24x faster than on Amazon](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-database-on-oracle-cloud-up-to-24x-faster-than-on-amazon/) - Oracle continued to demonstrate their cloud credentials at Oracle OpenWorld 2016, with new benchmarks showing Oracle Database running faster on Oracle Cloud than on Amazon Web Services (AWS). Oracle's benchmark results show Oracle Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) running up to 105 times faster for Analytics workloads and 35 times faster for Online Transaction Processing (OLTP) workloads than
- [Oracle Database Enterprise Edition 12c Release 2 available in Oracle Cloud for $175 per month](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-database-enterprise-edition-12c-release-2-available-in-oracle-cloud-for-175-per-month/) - Oracle have announced the availability of Oracle Database 12c R2 in the Oracle Cloud with the launch of their new Oracle Exadata Express Cloud Service. Customers get Oracle Database Enterprise Edition on the database-optimised Exadata stack for prices starting at $175 per month. https://bit.ly/2cGW44D
- [Oracle displaces Microsoft as top tech stock in CNBC IQ 100](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-displaces-microsoft-as-top-tech-stock-in-cnbc-iq-100/) - Oracle and 3M are now the highest-weighted companies in the CNBC IQ 100 Index following a third quarter reweighting. Oracle's rise is based on its strength in the cloud and cybersecurity arenas. Oracle's shares have added 30% this year, and analysts think it has further to rise. Companies in the CNBC IQ 100 Index are
- [Oracle Database Appliance (ODA) Specialisation achieved by Pro DBA](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-database-appliance-oda-specialisation-achieved-by-pro-dba/) - Pro DBA continue to affirm their knowledge of the full Oracle product set by achieving yet another Oracle Partner Specialization, this time for Oracle Database Appliance. Oracle Database Appliance is an exceptional value, low-maintenance all-in-one software and hardware solution for running Oracle Database Enterprise Edition RAC. About Pro DBA: Pro DBA are Oracle database experts,
- [Oracle Cloud Backup service - secure and resilient database backups at a bargain price](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-cloud-backup-service-secure-and-resilient-database-backups-at-a-bargain-price/) - Oracle's database backup service offers the following features: Unlimited Oracle Database backups Capacity on demand for a scalable solution Redundancy via automatic three-way data mirroring Regional data isolation Easy access via Recovery Manager (RMAN) using Oracle Database Cloud Backup Module RMAN encryption and compression End-to-End security and granular access control Oracle's database backup service costs
- [Oracle Data Cloud launches data marketplace with 400 million business profiles](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-data-cloud-launches-data-marketplace-with-400-million-business-profiles/) - Oracle has opened what it claims to be the biggest B2B audience data marketplace in the world. The service should help make data-driven programmatic marketing easier for those targeting the business-to-business sector. https://bit.ly/2bCxp3f
- [Oracle cloud growth makes stock attractive, says analyst](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-cloud-growth-makes-stock-attractive-says-analyst/) - Oracle's recent cloud growth and revenue from the expected NetSuite acquisition will make Oracle a strong performer, according to new investor analysis. https://bit.ly/2dffY7G
- [Oracle CTO Ellison to invest in SoftBank technology fund](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-cto-ellison-to-invest-in-softbank-technology-fund/) - Larry Ellison plans to invest in SoftBank Vision Fund, a new $100bn UK-based technology fund. Apple has confirmed that it plans to invest $1bn in the fund to "speed the development of technologies which may be strategically important to Apple". SoftBank spent $32bn in 2016 acquiring UK technology firm ARM Holdings in a reported Internet
- [Oracle Cloud continuing unparalleled growth, says Oracle](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-cloud-continuing-unparalleled-growth-says-oracle/) - Oracle Cloud now managing over 55 billion transactions per day across over 195 countries. https://bit.ly/2iAsIJX
- [Oracle Cloud at Customer gains Oracle Exadata Cloud Machine](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-cloud-at-customer-gains-oracle-exadata-cloud-machine/) - Oracle has expanded its Oracle Cloud at Customer portfolio with the addition of Oracle Exadata Cloud Machine for database workloads. The change means organisations can now deploy Oracle Exadata in a number of ways, including as a cloud service inside their own datacentre, in the Oracle Cloud, and on-premises. https://bit.ly/2l3EXjy
- [Oracle Database 12.2 now available on-premises](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-database-12-2-now-available-on-premises/) - Oracle Database 12.2 now available on-premises: Oracle has announced that the latest version of Oracle Database is now available in the cloud, with Oracle Cloud at Customer, and on-premises. The release includes more than 300 new features and enhancements across availability, performance, security and developer productivity. Downloads for Linux x86-64, Solaris SPARC64 and Solaris x86
- [Oracle Code world tour for developers kicks off in USA](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-code-world-tour-for-developers-kicks-off-in-usa/) - Oracle has organised a tour of 20 cities around the world for its Oracle Code free events for developers. The tour kicked off in San Francisco on March 1st, and is heading for cities throughout North and Latin America, Europe, Middle East and Asia over the coming months. The events include keynote speeches, technical sessions
- [Oracle Cloud Revenue will surpass Salesforce.com, says CEO Hurd](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-cloud-revenue-will-surpass-salesforce-com-says-ceo-hurd/) - Oracle reported revenue growth of 73% for SaaS and PaaS combined this week, leading Oracle CEO Mark Hurd to note that this growth is three times more than Salesforce.com over the past year. “If these trends continue, where we are selling more SaaS and PaaS in absolute dollars AND growing dramatically faster, it’s just a
- [Oracle Cloud Platform gaining momentum with large enterprises, SMBs and ISVs](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-cloud-platform-gaining-momentum-with-large-enterprises-smbs-and-isvs/) - Today at the latest Oracle Code developer event, Oracle Corporation explained how the Oracle Cloud Platform is increasingly being adopted by customers, partners and developers. A number of new adopters of Oracle's PaaS and IaaS services were listed, including 7-Eleven, Altair, Ford Motor Company and Infotech. "Organizations across industries and geographies are increasingly taking advantage
- [Oracle Cloud can beat AWS and Azure with less data centers, says CEO](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-cloud-can-beat-aws-and-azure-with-less-data-centers-says-ceo/) - Oracle CEO Mark Hurd told Fortune that Oracle can beat its public cloud competitors with less capital expenditure because Oracle hardware and databases are faster and more efficient. "If I have two-times faster computers, I don't need as many data centers. If I can speed up the database, maybe I need one fourth as may
- [Oracle Cloud gaining visibility, says Oracle exec](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-cloud-gaining-visibility-says-oracle-exec/) - Recent spats with AWS and Azure have enabled Oracle Cloud to gain market visibility, says John Abel, Senior Business Director at Oracle Engineered Systems, EMEA. "Oracle is being mentioned in the same sentence as Amazon and Microsoft", said Abel. "We are the only vendor on the planet that has a full portfolio of software as
- [Oracle Cloud and Virtualisation Presentation by Pro DBA](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-cloud-and-virtualisation-presentation-by-pro-dba/) - Pro DBA illustrated their credentials as Oracle Cloud and Oracle virtualisation specialists at the IFS User Group Annual Conference in September 2013 by delivering a presentation on these subjects. The presentation, which was well received by delegates at the conference, covered: What Oracle cloud hosting options are available What Oracle virtualisation options exist Reasons to
- [Oracle CEO Hurd says "We're different than Amazon"](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-ceo-hurd-says-were-different-than-amazon/) - Oracle shares raced ahead this week after it reported strong cloud revenues. Oracle CEO Mark Hurd emphasised why the company isn't a direct competitor to Amazon, contrary to many reports. "We make applications. We make platforms, databases, Java, business intelligence, analytics, machine-to-machine capability embedded in those applications", said Hurd. "We're competing in more categories, frankly
- [Oracle claims faster-than-AWS storage for less](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-claims-faster-than-aws-storage-for-less/) - Oracle has announced the general availability of new Oracle Cloud Infrastructure compute options, based on Oracle's recently announced X7 hardware. Newly enhanced VM and bare metal compute options allow customers to run workloads faster. Oracle is claiming 1214% better storage performance at 88% lower cost per IO. "Only Oracle Cloud Infrastructure provides the compute, storage,
- [Oracle Challenger Series crowns first winners](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-challenger-series-crowns-first-winners/) - Oracle's new Challenger Series, designed to help young American tennis players succeed, has crowned its first winners at Indian Wells. The series offers an automatic wild-card into the main draw of the BNP Paribas Open for the two American men and the two American women with the most cumulative points. Top points scoring American man,
- [Oracle buys DataScience.com](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-buys-datascience-com/) - Oracle has signed an agreement to acquire DataScience.com. The product empowers data scientists to deliver insights in less time with self-service access to open source tools, data and computing resources. Organisations like Amgen, Rio Tinto and Sonos use the DataScience.com platform to improve productivity, reduce operational costs and deploy machine learning solutions faster to power
- [Oracle blames Brexit for detrimental currency movements](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-blames-brexit-for-detrimental-currency-movements/) - The "surprise" Brexit vote was blamed by Oracle CEO, Safra Catz, for a 1% dent in total revenue during Oracle's earnings announcement conference call yesterday. Catz said the resulting currency movements resulted in a "1% to 3% headwind in most revenue categories". The results missed analyst expectations, though cloud revenues progress was a bright spot.
- [Oracle announces Bare Metal Cloud Service general availability](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-announces-bare-metal-cloud-service-general-availability/) - Oracle has launched its new IaaS Bare Metal Cloud Service, a product announced by CTO Larry Ellison at Oracle OpenWorld last month. The service is priced at around 20% lower than AWS, with three separate data centres providing "fault-independent Availability Domains". In addition to being price-competitive, Oracle has stated that the service offers a "technological
- [Oracle bid for NetSuite - $9.3 billion is final offer](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-bid-for-netsuite-9-3-billion-is-final-offer/) - Oracle has reiterated that the current bid of $9.3 billion for NetSuite is its final offer, despite major shareholder T. Rowe Price saying they want Oracle to raise their offer to $133 per share. The offer deadline of 4th November remains unchanged. https://siliconangle.com/blog/2016/10/30/oracle-says-9-3b-bid-for-netsuite-is-its-final-offer/
- [Oracle beats Q2 earnings estimates on strong cloud growth](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-beats-q2-earnings-estimates-on-strong-cloud-growth/) - Oracle reported quarterly earnings of 61 cents per share on Thursday, slightly ahead of analyst predictions. Cloud revenues were $1.1bn, up 61 percent on last year, but on-premises software revenues (down 4 percent) and hardware revenues (down 10 percent) both slipped. Total revenues were slightly up. Oracle co-CEO Safra Catz, who has been named as
- [Oracle and Mastercard partner for digital payment solutions](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-and-mastercard-partner-for-digital-payment-solutions/) - Oracle and Mastercard have announced a global partnership to deliver streamlined digital payment solutions. The companies will develop and scale in-store payment systems using Masterpass, an app that lets customers skip queues and pay for goods by phone. https://bit.ly/2ljE9C9
- [Oracle and Pluralsight join to offer Oracle Cloud courses](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-and-pluralsight-join-to-offer-oracle-cloud-courses/) - Oracle has announced a collaboration with online learning resource Pluralsight to offer new Oracle Cloud courses. Pluralsight members will gain access to three new Oracle learning pathways including Oracle Cloud: Java Development, Oracle Cloud: Node.js Development and Oracle Cloud: IaaS Foundations. New courses Oracle Cloud for Developers and Oracle Compute Cloud Service Foundations are also
- [Oracle Applications Users Group releases Oracle Cloud adoption survey findings](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-applications-users-group-releases-oracle-cloud-adoption-survey-findings/) - The OAUG have published survey findings that show 70% of respondents who have plans to adopt Oracle Cloud solutions will do so in the next 3 years. The survey also found that 81% of respondents felt that cloud solutions knowledge would help their career. https://bit.ly/2oDkvaL
- [Oracle announces Oracle Banking Payments solution](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-announces-oracle-banking-payments-solution/) - Oracle has announced the worldwide availability of its Oracle Banking Payments solution. The offering is said to help banks compartmentalise payments messaging, message transformation and payment processing. "With Oracle Banking Payments, financial institutions can improve straight through processing, support real-time and immediate payment settlement and reduce time-to-market while driving innovation", said Chet Kamat, senior VP,
- [Oracle backs human trafficking bill](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-backs-human-trafficking-bill/) - Oracle has broken rank from the technology industry, becoming one of the few from the sector to back the Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act. The act would amend a law protecting social networking sites from liability for content shared by users. Many tech firms think the bill could lead to excessive litigation and would stifle
- [Oracle announces Eloqua integration with WeChat](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-announces-eloqua-integration-with-wechat/) - Oracle has announced a new direct integration between Oracle Eloqua, part of the Oracle Marketing Cloud, and WeChat. WeChat is a popular social media platform in China, with over 963 million users. The new integration enables marketers to engage WeChat users to build their brand presence in China and connect with buyers. "For global and
- [Oracle Autonomous Database Cloud unveiled](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-autonomous-database-cloud-unveiled/) - Oracle's biggest announcement at OpenWorld this year was the unveiling of Oracle Autonomous Database Cloud, powered by Oracle Database 18c, the next generation of Oracle's database product. Oracle Autonomous Database Cloud eliminates the need for explicit indexing, manual tuning and manual patching. Machine learning algorithms will drive adaptive performance tuning, adaptive indexing and advanced compression.
- [Oracle brings Kubernetes projects to open source](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-brings-kubernetes-projects-to-open-source/) - Oracle has announced that it is open sourcing Fn project Kubernetes Installer and Global Multi-Cluster Management, two projects aimed at developing next generation container native applications using Kubernetes. "The Oracle Container Native Application Development Platform, along with the new tools introduced today, are built on top of Kubernetes and provide an open source based, community
- [Oracle buys cybersecurity firm Zenedge](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-buys-cybersecurity-firm-zenedge/) - Oracle has signed an agreement to acquire Zenedge, a company which helps secure critical IT systems deployed via cloud, on-premise or hybrid hosting environments. Zenedge's Web Application Firewall (WAF) and Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) mitigation products help customers to secure their applications, networks, databases and APIs from malicious Internet traffic. Powered by artificial intelligence,
- [Oracle beats earnings forecast - revenue just short of estimates](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-beats-earnings-forecast-revenue-just-short-of-estimates/) - Oracle shares dropped over 6% after it announced cloud revenues of $1.57bn, up 31.7% but short of analysts' $1.59bn estimate. Excluding items, Oracle earned 83 cents per share, beating analyst expectations of 72 cents per share. On-premises software licence sales rose nearly 4% to $6.42bn. "Our Cloud SaaS applications business is rapidly approaching $5 billion...and
- [Oracle and Huawei collaborate to offer Advanced Metering Infrastructure solution](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-and-huawei-collaborate-to-offer-advanced-metering-infrastructure-solution/) - Oracle and Huawei have signed a partnership agreement to cooperate around the sale of the Huawei Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) solution and Oracle Utilities software. The partnership will enable a robust end-to-end AMI solution to help power companies improve customer experience and operational efficiency. https://bit.ly/2jY4YQz
- [Oracle Analytics Cloud named leader in Forrester Wave](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-analytics-cloud-named-leader-in-forrester-wave/) - Forrester Research has named Oracle a leader in its "Forrester Wave Enterprise BI Platforms with Majority Cloud Deployments, Q3 2017" report. Forrester evaluated the 10 most significant vendors in this field, based on 22 criteria, and scored them. Oracle Analytics Cloud has tripled adoption rates in the last 12 months, according to Oracle. "Oracle supports
- [Oracle aims to grow presence in China](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-aims-to-grow-presence-in-china/) - Oracle is investing in the Chinese market to build its presence within the world's second-largest economy. "We've doubled our sales force in China over the past year", said chief executive Mark Hurd. Oracle may use their partnership with Tencent Cloud to distribute NetSuite in mainland China. https://bit.ly/2sbgj06
- [Oracle adds chatbots and AI to CRM Cloud](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-adds-chatbots-and-ai-to-crm-cloud/) - The chatbots can be integrated in a company's social profile, answering queries via Facebook Messenger or via Amazon Alexa so that customers can use the platform they prefer. "By combining new mobile, video and messaging capabilities with the latest innovations in chatbots, artificial intelligence and IoT, we are uniquely able to help organizations of all
- [Oracle Adaptive Intelligent Applications will start to roll out in spring](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-adaptive-intelligent-applications-will-start-to-roll-out-in-spring/) - AI Apps, Oracle's entry into artificial intelligence smart apps, are planned to start rolling out in the spring. Adaptive Intelligent Offers will be first to launch, with two or three more AI Apps planned for later in the year. https://zd.net/2jjsNNR
- [Oracle acquisition will benefit NetSuite, says analyst](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-acquisition-will-benefit-netsuite-says-analyst/) - Oracle will benefit existing NetSuite customers by investing more Research and Development funds and sales and marketing budget, says Robert Krugel. https://bit.ly/2hRWFDr
- [Oracle acquisition of NetSuite lowers Ellison net worth](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-acquisition-of-netsuite-lowers-ellison-net-worth/) - Reports that Oracle CTO Larry Ellison has made $3.5bn from the acquisition of NetSuite (Ellison owned 39% of NetSuite) don't take account of the effect on Oracle shares. With Oracle's share price falling since the deal was announced, Ellison's 1.2 billion shares in Oracle have resulted in a net loss of $1.59bn for him so
- [Oracle acquisition of Accenture rumour "completely untrue"](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-acquisition-of-accenture-rumour-completely-untrue/) - Oracle has stated that the recent Accenture acquisition rumour is completely untrue. "Never even considered it. Completely made up", said Oracle spokeswoman Deborah Hellinger. https://bit.ly/2o1U8tA
- [Oracle acquires British adtech firm Grapeshot](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-acquires-british-adtech-firm-grapeshot/) - Oracle has announced the acquisition of British marketing technology firm Grapeshot. Grapeshot protects brands by keeping ad placements away from unsafe content. The firm works with over 5,000 marketers, processing 38 billion programmatic ad impressions per month. Grapeshot's features will complement those of Moat, which Oracle acquired last year. "The acquisition of Grapeshot will dramatically
- [Oracle 12c Unified Audit Trail explained](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-12c-unified-audit-trail-explained/) - Database Journal article illustrates the expanded audit options in Oracle 12c. https://bit.ly/2mDXl1C
- [Oracle 11g RAC (Real Application Clusters) Specialisation achieved by Pro DBA](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-11g-rac-real-application-clusters-specialisation-achieved-by-pro-dba/) - Pro DBA are proud to announce that they have affirmed their expertise in installing, configuring and supporting Oracle RAC by achieving Oracle RAC Partner Specialization status. About Pro DBA: Pro DBA are Oracle database experts, offering specialist Oracle support and consultancy services (including HA and DR consultancy). Pro DBA's Oracle support team boasts a number
- [Oracle 11g Performance Tuning Specialisation achieved by Pro DBA](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-11g-performance-tuning-specialisation-achieved-by-pro-dba/) - Pro DBA are proud to announce that they have achieved yet another Oracle Partner Specialization, this time for Oracle 11g Database Performance Tuning. This affirms Pro DBA's Oracle 11g Database tuning knowledge and track record. About Pro DBA: Pro DBA are Oracle database experts, offering specialist Oracle support and consultancy services.
- [Oracle 10-point plan to beat Amazon in the Cloud - Forbes](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-10-point-plan-to-beat-amazon-in-the-cloud-forbes/) - Forbes article lists 10 reasons why the Oracle Cloud has the edge over main rivals Amazon Web Services. https://bit.ly/2eIKrg7
- [Oracle $9.3bn bid for NetSuite opposed by major shareholder](https://www.pro-dba.com/oracle-9-3bn-bid-for-netsuite-opposed-by-major-shareholder/) - NetSuite's largest outside shareholder, T.Rowe Price, has said the $109 offered for NetSuite shares undervalues the company. The company holds an 18% stake in NetSuite, and could force Oracle to offer a better deal.
- [Office Depot selects Oracle Cloud Applications to modernise IT systems](https://www.pro-dba.com/office-depot-selects-oracle-cloud-applications-to-modernise-it-systems/) - Office Depot, an omini-channel provider of business services, products and technology, has chosen Oracle to transform its IT systems and business processes. After a competitive review, Office Depot selected Oracle Supply Chain Management (SCM) Cloud, Oracle Human Capital Management (HCM) Cloud and Oracle Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) Cloud. "Office Depot is pivoting away from being
- [NetSuite shares climb as Oracle tender deadline nears](https://www.pro-dba.com/netsuite-shares-climb-as-oracle-tender-deadline-nears/) - Oracle's $9.3bn tender offer for NetSuite is due to expire today, Friday 4th November. NetSuite shares rose in late Thursday trading ahead of the deadline. https://cnb.cx/2fiVi02
- [NetSuite posts flat results - Oracle offer tempting](https://www.pro-dba.com/netsuite-posts-flat-results-oracle-offer-tempting/) - NetSuite posted third-quarter results last week that fell short of analyst expectations, and the company suspended its forecast for the year. With shares trading 50% above their pre-takeover-rumour level, Dan Gallagher reports for WSJ that Oracle's $109 per share offer should look tempting to NetSuite shareholders. The final share tendering deadline set by Oracle is
- [Morgan Stanley raises Oracle target price](https://www.pro-dba.com/morgan-stanley-raises-oracle-target-price/) - Oracle Cloud isn't likely to rival Microsoft Azure, but Oracle shares have been oversold recently, said Morgan Stanley in a research note. The financial services firm raised their price target to $57 a share on Wednesday, causing Oracle to rebound to around $48. https://cnb.cx/2AtxhKm
- [Microsoft working on new Windows 10 phones](https://www.pro-dba.com/microsoft-working-on-new-windows-10-phones/) - Microsoft is reported to be working on a number of new phones, in collaboration with HP and HTC. They are additionally said to be developing a Surface Phone, which will support up to 8GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. https://bit.ly/2gebcH8
- [Microsoft UK data centre expansion unaffected by Brexit](https://www.pro-dba.com/microsoft-uk-data-centre-expansion-unaffected-by-brexit/) - Microsoft has refuted claims made by their UK government affairs manager that UK data centre expansion plans could be derailed by Brexit. "The comments reported today by a Microsoft employee were not reflective of the company's view. As we have said both before and after the EU referendum vote, Microsoft's commitment to the UK is
- [Microsoft to use ARM chips in Cloud servers](https://www.pro-dba.com/microsoft-to-use-arm-chips-in-cloud-servers/) - Microsoft has created a Windows operating system for servers that use ARM processors, according to Microsof Azure cloud unit VP Jason Zander. The move is aimed at lowering costs, according to Bloomberg, enabling Microsoft to compete with Amazon and Google in the cloud server market. https://bit.ly/2maPx4B
- [Microsoft to report final quarter earnings on Thursday](https://www.pro-dba.com/microsoft-to-report-final-quarter-earnings-on-thursday/) - Analysts predict revenue of $24.31 billion to be reported later, split fairly evenly between segments More Personal Computing, Productivity and Business Solutions, and Intelligent Cloud. Some expect Microsoft to release distinct earnings figures for Azure for the first time, with analysts particularly interested in the progress of their cloud business. https://on.mktw.net/2gLsUp4
- [Microsoft to bring Windows 10 full version to ARM](https://www.pro-dba.com/microsoft-to-bring-windows-10-full-version-to-arm/) - Microsoft is partnering with Qualcomm to bring Windows 10 to ARM processors. The new Windows 10 version with emulate x86 win32 desktop apps, and is expected next year. https://bit.ly/2gXs3jH
- [Microsoft Teams to launch today](https://www.pro-dba.com/microsoft-teams-to-launch-today/) - Microsoft's rival to Slack, a group chat app, will launch today. Microsoft Teams allows colleagues to share files, send direct messages and use group message channels. The software will become part of Office, and it integrates with Skype and Office 365. https://news.microsoft.com/november-2016-event/
- [Microsoft Teams - first reviews positive](https://www.pro-dba.com/microsoft-teams-first-reviews-positive/) - Microsoft's rival to Slack received a positive response on launch yesterday. https://bit.ly/2f3YU32
- [Microsoft Surface Studio pre-orders start shipping in USA](https://www.pro-dba.com/microsoft-surface-studio-pre-orders-start-shipping-in-usa/) - Microsoft's all-in-one PC, the Surface Studio, is starting to ship to pre-order customers in the USA. The $3,000 machine boasts a 28" PixelSense Display and is aimed primarily at Apple iMac customers. Microsoft has created a dedicated support line to give Surface Studio customers a quick means of resolving early issues. https://bit.ly/2eqPsbA
- [Microsoft Surface 10% discount across range at UK Currys](https://www.pro-dba.com/microsoft-surface-10-discount-across-range-at-uk-currys/) - UK retailer Currys PC World is offering 10% off all stocked Microsoft Surface machines until the end of Monday. https://bit.ly/2moCGeZ
- [Microsoft SQL Server 2017 preview available for download](https://www.pro-dba.com/microsoft-sql-server-2017-preview-available-for-download/) - Microsoft has officially announced that the next version of its server database product will be called SQL Server 2017. A production-quality preview version is now available for download for Windows, Linux and Docker containers. https://bit.ly/2pHGIo6
- [Microsoft SQL Server 2016 - free ebook describes market-leading features](https://www.pro-dba.com/microsoft-sql-server-2016-free-ebook-describes-market-leading-features/) - Microsoft's free ebook explains why SQL Server is the leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Operational DBMS. https://info.microsoft.com/Introducing-SQL-Server-2016-eBook.html
- [Microsoft showcases new SQL Server 2017 advances at PASS Summit 2017](https://www.pro-dba.com/microsoft-showcases-new-sql-server-2017-advances-at-pass-summit-2017/) - Microsoft has claimed to have demonstrated the world's first enterprise-grade diskless database server at PASS Summit 2017. SQL Server 2017 on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server using an HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 with scalable persistent memory was shown to run queries at over 5 times faster than on an SSD array for 50% of the cost.
- [Microsoft shares fall on revenue target miss](https://www.pro-dba.com/microsoft-shares-fall-on-revenue-target-miss/) - Microsoft last night reported better-than-expected earnings per share (73 cents), but its shares fell as it missed revenue targets ($23.56bn versus $23.62bn expected). The miss was in part due to slow Surface product sales, with Azure cloud figures remaining strong. Despite the post-market fall, Microsoft shares remain close to their Wednesday all-time high of $68.31.
- [Microsoft requests formal exemption process for Trump travel ban](https://www.pro-dba.com/microsoft-requests-formal-exemption-process-for-trump-travel-ban/) - Microsoft has written an open letter to the US administration requesting an exemption to the recent immigration ban for "responsible known travelers with pressing needs". The exemption would allow visa holders to travel outside the US for periods of less than two weeks without fear of being denied reentry. https://bit.ly/2l2Vz7t
- [Microsoft releases SQL Operations Studio preview for Windows, macOS, Linux](https://www.pro-dba.com/microsoft-releases-sql-operations-studio-preview-for-windows-macos-linux/) - Microsoft has released for download a preview version of SQL Operations Studio, a SQL Server GUI management tool, for Windows, Linux and OS X. This will enable developers and administrators on Linux and macOS to use native GUI tools for the first time. https://bit.ly/2zWQe9q
- [Microsoft releases "burstable" B-Series Azure cloud instances](https://www.pro-dba.com/microsoft-releases-burstable-b-series-azure-cloud-instances/) - Microsoft has made its Azure B-Series cloud instances generally available, meaning customers can use them for production workloads. B-Series instances allow customers to move workloads to a cheaper, lower performance tier that can still handle spikes of CPU demand. "These are useful for workloads like web servers, small databases and development or test environments where
- [Microsoft readies Surface Pro US deals for Black Friday](https://www.pro-dba.com/microsoft-readies-surface-pro-us-deals-for-black-friday/) - Microsoft is preparing to offer significant discounts on its Surface Pro, Xbox One and other products in their US-only Black Friday sale. https://bit.ly/2ftVHMN
- [Microsoft pushes SQL Server hybrid hosting](https://www.pro-dba.com/microsoft-pushes-sql-server-hybrid-hosting/) - Microsoft has been busy persuading customers that SQL Server isn't only positioned for Azure implementations. A blog entry from PASS Summit 2017 described SQL Server 2017 and Azure Data Services as "the ultimate hybrid data platform". The author went on to say "The upcoming Azure Hybrid Benefit for SQL Server enables customers to use on-premises
- [Microsoft provisions new portal for product documentation](https://www.pro-dba.com/microsoft-provisions-new-portal-for-product-documentation/) - Microsoft has launched a new portal for product documentation and forums, accessible from docs.microsoft.com. From there, documentation is grouped by product line/focus, including sections for SQL Server, Windows, Azure, Visual Studio, Office and more. The SQL Server portal includes content for SQL 2016 and SQL 2017 Preview. https://bit.ly/2ucwc6B
- [Microsoft offers free SQL Server 2016 licences to Oracle customers](https://www.pro-dba.com/microsoft-offers-free-sql-server-2016-licences-to-oracle-customers/) - With an offer entitled "Break free from Oracle", Microsoft is attempting to lure Oracle customers to SQL Server 2016. The offer page states that SQL Server is more secure, faster and more feature-rich than Oracle, and says now is the time to escape Oracle's "frustrating pricing plans and surprise add-ons". Microsoft will be hoping to appeal to
- [Microsoft offers EU concessions to buy LinkedIn](https://www.pro-dba.com/microsoft-offers-eu-concessions-to-buy-linkedin/) - Microsoft has offered concessions to the EU over antitrust fears relating to its $26 billion bid for LinkedIn. Rival bidders Salesforce argue that the deal would be a threat to innovation and competition, but Microsoft argues that competition remains from Facebook. Microsoft intends to integrate LinkedIn with Office, Windows and Azure to grow its customer
- [Microsoft offers 16 years of SQL Server and Windows Server support](https://www.pro-dba.com/microsoft-offers-16-years-of-sql-server-and-windows-server-support/) - Microsoft is introducing a new "Premium Assurance" support offering for Software Assurance customers. This will add six more years of support beyond the current ten, for those willing to pay. Premium Assurance will include security updates and bulletins rated "critical" and "important". "Premium Assurance pricing will start at 5 percent of the current product license
- [Microsoft now selling Premium Assurance Plans for SQL Server and Windows Server](https://www.pro-dba.com/microsoft-now-selling-premium-assurance-plans-for-sql-server-and-windows-server/) - Microsoft has started offering Premium Assurance coverage plans for SQL Server and Windows Server. The plans offer six years of continued patch support beyond the end of product extended support. Software Assurance must already be in place, Premium Assurance must be purchased for all eligible licences with Software Assurance, and servers must be running latest
- [Microsoft MCSA SQL Server exam gets new online course](https://www.pro-dba.com/microsoft-mcsa-sql-server-exam-gets-new-online-course/) - CBT Nuggets has released a new online video training course for those studying for the Microsoft MCSA SQL Server 2016 70-762 exam. Trainer Garth Schulte helps students preparing for the 70-762 exam with a hands-on virtual lab environment. "Learning about developing SQL databases will ensure that database developers understand proper database design and know how
- [Microsoft leader in ODBMS Magic Quadrant](https://www.pro-dba.com/microsoft-leader-in-odbms-magic-quadrant/) - Microsoft has been named a leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Operational Database Management Systems, with SQL Server positioned furthest in completeness of vision and ability to execute. Microsoft has cited the release of SQL Server 2017 to be a key factor in staying ahead of rivals Oracle, Amazon, SAP and IBM. https://bit.ly/2xZzzQJ
- [Microsoft launches first UK data centres to offer cloud services](https://www.pro-dba.com/microsoft-launches-first-uk-data-centres-to-offer-cloud-services/) - Microsoft has announced the opening of its first data centres in the UK, from which it will deliver Azure and Office 365 services initially. Dynamics CRM Online will follow in 2017. The Ministry of Defence will be one of Microsoft's first tenants, with a switch from legacy infrastructure to a private instance of Azure. The
- [Microsoft launches Azure Blueprint to implement UK NCSC standards](https://www.pro-dba.com/microsoft-launches-azure-blueprint-to-implement-uk-ncsc-standards/) - Microsoft has launched a new Azure Blueprint service to help UK public sector organisations implement the 14 cloud security principles published by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). Microsoft claims the new service will cut the amount of time required for the public sector to start using Azure from "weeks to hours". https://bit.ly/2mvx469
- [Microsoft gives away millions of free eBooks](https://www.pro-dba.com/microsoft-gives-away-millions-of-free-ebooks/) - Microsoft's Director of Sales Excellence, Eric Ligman, is repeating his annual push to give away as many Microsoft eBooks as he can. The books cover SQL Server, Windows 10, Azure, SharePoint, Office 365, Windows Server, Dynamics and many other subjects. The formats vary from book to book. https://bit.ly/29tE2OZ
- [Microsoft GDPR compliance toolkit for SQL Server](https://www.pro-dba.com/microsoft-gdpr-compliance-toolkit-for-sql-server/) - Microsoft offers a set of GDPR compliance tools for SQL Server to aid adherence to the EU's new data rules for database software users. Microsoft advocates using the SQL Data Discovery & Classification tool, built into SSMS, to identify and classify sensitive data. Database Administrators can then use dynamic data masking to control who can
- [Microsoft gains EU approval for $26bn LinkedIn acquisition](https://www.pro-dba.com/microsoft-gains-eu-approval-for-26bn-linkedin-acquisition/) - EU approval for Microsoft's acquisition of LinkedIn was granted on the condition that rival sites would be allowed to integrate with Office for the next five years. PC makers can also elect not to install the LinkedIn app. https://bit.ly/2gZh1bk
- [Microsoft Flow available to general public](https://www.pro-dba.com/microsoft-flow-available-to-general-public/) - Microsoft Flow, the company's IFTTT alternative, is now out of beta. The tool allows users to connect cloud services by creating action "Flows" in a corporate setting. Microsoft's solution supports multiple actions in a single "Flow", unlike IFTTT. Microsoft Flow is free for 750 runs per month, and starts at $5 per user per month
- [Microsoft expected to post positive earnings figures on Thursday](https://www.pro-dba.com/microsoft-expected-to-post-positive-earnings-figures-on-thursday/) - Microsoft will report third-quarter earnings after market close on Thursday. Analysts expect earnings per share to rise from 62 cents last time to 70 cents or more. Revenue is expected to rise from $22.1 billion last time to $23.6 billion. Microsoft Office 365 is said to be gaining traction, and transactional revenue from Windows server
- [Microsoft Dynamics 365 available to customers worldwide from November 1st](https://www.pro-dba.com/microsoft-dynamics-365-available-to-customers-worldwide-from-november-1st/) - Microsoft will be revealing its new Azure-hosted Dynamics 365 CRM and ERP solution at a "first look" online event today. The product will be available globally from November 1st, with plans starting at just $5 per user per month for Business Edition. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics/dynamics-365-first-look
- [Microsoft Clip Layer app for Android resolves copy and paste issues](https://www.pro-dba.com/microsoft-clip-layer-app-for-android-resolves-copy-and-paste-issues/) - Microsoft has released an app for Android to resolve challenges Android users face with copying text. Clip Layer aims to make all viewable text accessible for copying. https://bit.ly/2fQbzsG
- [Microsoft browser market share crashes; Chrome and Firefox benefit](https://www.pro-dba.com/microsoft-browser-market-share-crashes-chrome-and-firefox-benefit/) - Microsoft's internet browser market share has fallen to 26.2%, according to Net Applications. The figure combines Internet Explorer and Edge usage. The collapse in market share was triggered by Microsoft's desupport of superseded browser versions in January 2016, according to the report. Google Chrome now accounts for 56.4% of browser usage, with Firefox's market share
- [Microsoft Azure Cloud diverse solutions appeal to all, says Microsoft VP Guthrie](https://www.pro-dba.com/microsoft-azure-cloud-diverse-solutions-appeal-to-all-says-microsoft-vp-guthrie/) - Microsoft VP for Cloud and Enterprise, Scott Guthrie, described how Azure's diverse solutions fit all types of organisation. Guthrie was giving his opening keynote speech for Microsoft Ignite on the Gold Coast. https://bit.ly/2ksKuLs
- [Microsoft announces SQL Server vNext early adoption program](https://www.pro-dba.com/microsoft-announces-sql-server-vnext-early-adoption-program/) - Microsoft looking for those "interested in deep engagements with the Engineering team and... validating new features and adopting SQL Server vNext on Windows or Linux in production". Joiners will get a Program Manager Buddy, access to the SQL Customer Advisory Team lab for testing workloads with the SQL team, access to a private Yammer group
- [Microsoft announces SQL Server 2017 general availability](https://www.pro-dba.com/microsoft-announces-sql-server-2017-general-availability/) - At the company's Ignite 2017 conference, Microsoft has announced that SQL Server 2017 is now generally available. The announcement marks the full release of the first SQL Server version to work on Windows Server, Linux and Docker. Microsoft has also said that running SQL Server on Azure is now cheaper, as customers can receive up
- [Microsoft announces Azure migration service for Oracle and SQL customers](https://www.pro-dba.com/microsoft-announces-azure-migration-service-for-oracle-and-sql-customers/) - Microsoft has announced a new service, currently in preview, to help customers move their Oracle and SQL Server databases to Azure. Microsoft is also launching MySQL and PostgreSQL PaaS products, and Cosmos DB, the successor to their NoSQL DocumentDB service. https://bit.ly/2q36WR3
- [Microsoft and Oracle CEOs to be amongst White House tech summit attendees](https://www.pro-dba.com/microsoft-and-oracle-ceos-to-be-amongst-white-house-tech-summit-attendees/) - Major technology company leaders will visit the White House in June for an inaugural meeting of President Trump's American Technology Council. The group it said to have been formed to help modernise government services. https://bloom.bg/2sJCM4S
- [Microsoft aiming for "ultimate mobile device", says Chief Executive Nadella](https://www.pro-dba.com/microsoft-aiming-for-ultimate-mobile-device-says-chief-executive-nadella/) - Microsoft's current momentum is based on taking risks and innovating, according to CEO Satya Nadella. "We will continue to be in the phone market", said Nadella. Speaking of Artificial Intelligence, Nadella said "who has the state of the art? Microsoft does". https://bit.ly/2fWGkNh
- [Microsoft adds Always On to SQL Server vNext on Linux](https://www.pro-dba.com/microsoft-adds-always-on-to-sql-server-vnext-on-linux/) - Microsoft has added the Always On Availability Groups feature to the Linux edition of SQL Server vNext, enabling Linux users to test database High Availability functionality for critical workloads. https://bit.ly/2lyUWTF
- [Merry Christmas from Pro DBA!](https://www.pro-dba.com/merry-christmas-from-pro-dba/) - [fvplayer src="https://www.pro-dba.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Pro-DBA-Merry-Christmas.mp4" width="1920" height="1080"]
- [Microsoft "deeply" focused on LinkedIn revenue growth](https://www.pro-dba.com/microsoft-deeply-focused-on-linkedin-revenue-growth/) - Microsoft is focused on "growing the top-line revenue" of LinkedIn, according to CFO Amy Hood. "To add more customers. To increase their impact. To have it grow faster. To accelerate our business", said Hood. https://cnb.cx/2mGnp9m
- [Kronos announces global Oracle cloud collaboration deal](https://www.pro-dba.com/kronos-announces-global-oracle-cloud-collaboration-deal/) - Kronos Workforce Central suite will integrate with Oracle HCM Cloud's core HR module, where "organizations can benefit from industry-specific time and attendance, scheduling, absence management, employee self-service, data collection, and labor analytics capabilities". Workforce data can then be synchronised with Oracle HCM to process payroll. https://yhoo.it/2ooH13S
- [ISO 27001 certification achieved by Pro DBA](https://www.pro-dba.com/iso-27001-certification-achieved-by-pro-dba/) - Pro DBA is pleased to announce that it has achieved ISO 27001 certification following a rigorous external assessment. ISO/IEC 27001:2005 is the only globally recognised security standard for information security management systems. Certification can only be achieved by organisations that show a considered and long-term commitment to managing customer and internal data in a secure
- [ISO 14001 certification achieved by Pro DBA](https://www.pro-dba.com/iso-14001-certification-achieved-by-pro-dba/) - Pro DBA is proud to announce that it has achieved certification in the international environmental management standard ISO 14001. This achievement demonstrates that Pro DBA has an effective Environmental Management System in operation, and has proven its long-term commitment to minimising the company's impact on the environment. Through our annual impact reduction programmes we have
- [Infor targets Oracle and SAP market](https://www.pro-dba.com/infor-targets-oracle-and-sap-market/) - Enterprise software firm Infor has announced a $2bn investment from Koch Equity Development, and will use the funds to challenge Oracle and SAP's market domination. Infor recently recorded 130% annual growth in SaaS revenue, and now boasts over 66 million users of its cloud applications. Infor hosts on Amazon Web Services, making them AWS's largest
- [IFS World Conference 2016 - Closing summary](https://www.pro-dba.com/ifs-world-conference-2016-closing-summary/) - Thanks to all who came to see us at the IFS World Conference 2016 in Gothenburg last week. The event saw the launch of the IFS IoT Business Connector, IFS Product Estimate Management and a new version of IFS Enterprise Operational Intelligence. We all had a fabulous time speaking to IFS customers in the beautiful
- [IFS WoCo 2018 starts on 1st May - meet Pro DBA](https://www.pro-dba.com/ifs-woco-2018-starts-on-1st-may-meet-pro-dba/) - IFS World Conference 2018 in Atlanta kicks off on 1st May for "three days that could change your business forever". The event promises to showcase a new range of product releases in IFS Applications, IFS Field Service Management and other IFS solutions. Pro DBA will be there to describe our latest line-up of IFS support
- [IFS User Group Conference 2017 - come and meet us!](https://www.pro-dba.com/ifs-user-group-conference-2017-come-and-meet-us/) - We are proud sponsors of the IFS User Group Conference, which runs from Tuesday 21st to Thursday 23rd November 2017 at The Oxford Belfry. The theme for this year's event is "Agility and Control - Striking the Balance". IFS are co-hosting the event as a combined Customer Summit and IFS User Group event. Please come
- [IFS User Group Annual Conference 2016](https://www.pro-dba.com/ifs-user-group-annual-conference-2016/) - Come and see our stand at the IFS User Group Annual Conference, starting on 23rd November, at The Oxford Belfry. The popular annual event, themed "Today, Tomorrow and Beyond" will be packed with IFS customer presentations, IFS technical sessions and IFS partner sessions. We'll be bringing along our interactive floor system, so come and have
- [IFS helps Anticimex catch rats](https://www.pro-dba.com/ifs-helps-anticimex-catch-rats/) - IFS has announced that it helped pest controller Anticimex integrate its sensors into IFS Applications using the IFS IoT Business Connector. The sensors detect movement around traps to indicate whether there is still an active pest problem, reporting back information to initiate an engineer visit. The solution means traps need to be visited less often,
- [IDERA SQL Secure and SQL Doctor get KNWorld Trend-Setting award](https://www.pro-dba.com/idera-sql-secure-and-sql-doctor-get-knworld-trend-setting-award/) - IDERA's SQL Secure and SQL Doctor products have received the 2017 KMWorld Trend-Setting Product award. "Being named a KMWorld Trend-Setting Product is a testament to [our] innovation, and we’re honored to be recognized with such a respected industry award", said IDERA CMO Heidi Farris. SQL Secure identifies security vulnerabilities and helps prevent security violations in
- [Identifying SQL Server logins without default database users](https://www.pro-dba.com/identifying-sql-server-logins-without-default-database-users/) - SQLMag contributor Tim Ford publishes new article showing how SQL logins can lack a corresponding user in the default database, and how to correct this. https://bit.ly/2iJKhWi
- [Hadoop databases putting 5 petabytes of data at risk](https://www.pro-dba.com/hadoop-databases-putting-5-petabytes-of-data-at-risk/) - Research has shown that unsecured Hadoop databases are exposing 5 petabytes of data to the internet, putting it at risk of ransom attacks. Recent ransom attacks have mainly affected MongoDB, but Hadoop instances contain far more data. https://bit.ly/2r0SYwj
- [Google launches free tool to test mobile performance of web sites](https://www.pro-dba.com/google-launches-free-tool-to-test-mobile-performance-of-web-sites/) - Google is offering a free online tool that enables businesses to check their site's performance and compatibility for mobile users. https://testmysite.thinkwithgoogle.com/
- [Google Cloud Platform launches SQL Server Enterprise support](https://www.pro-dba.com/google-cloud-platform-launches-sql-server-enterprise-support/) - Google has launched beta-version pre-configured images for Microsoft SQL Server Enterprise and Windows Server Core on Compute Engine. Support for SQL Server AlwaysOn Availability Groups and persistent disk snapshots integrated with Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS) on Windows Server was also announced. https://bit.ly/2kW66nT
- [Getting Started with SQLCMD - new article](https://www.pro-dba.com/getting-started-with-sqlcmd-new-article/) - SQLMag.com publishes new Tim Ford article showing how SQLCMD can be used to interrogate SQL Server. https://bit.ly/2sYDbU4
- [Fujitsu and Oracle launch SPARC servers with world's fastest CPU cores](https://www.pro-dba.com/fujitsu-and-oracle-launch-sparc-servers-with-worlds-fastest-cpu-cores/) - Fujitsu and Oracle have announced the launch of two Fujitsu SPARC M12 enterprise server models featuring the Fujitsu SPARC64 XII processor. These are claimed to offer the world's highest per CPU core performance in arithmetic processing. The servers are targeted at database workloads, run Oracle SPARC Solaris, and can be expanded incrementally to a maximum
- [Ford chooses Oracle HCM Cloud Suite](https://www.pro-dba.com/ford-chooses-oracle-hcm-cloud-suite/) - Ford Motor Company has selected Oracle's HCM Cloud Suite to help improve the employee and manager experience, according to Oracle. “We work hard to listen and deliver modern, unified cloud solutions that get at the heart of what will ultimately offer an all-encompassing service to save a business money and offer a strategic approach to
- [Expert Performance Indexing for SQL Server 2nd Edition](https://www.pro-dba.com/expert-performance-indexing-for-sql-server-2nd-edition/) - Review of new SQL Server performance indexing book. https://bit.ly/2xcaYsi
- [Essential Guide to SQL Server 2016 Reporting Services - free download](https://www.pro-dba.com/essential-guide-to-sql-server-2016-reporting-services-free-download/) - SQL Server Pro is offering a free guide to SQL Server 2016 Reporting Services (SSRS). The 10 page guide includes instructions for designing reports in the web portal, Report Builder and Mobile Report Publisher. https://sqlmag.com/resources/sql-server-2016-reporting-services
- [Ellison proves completeness of Oracle's cloud vision, says Forbes](https://www.pro-dba.com/ellison-proves-completeness-of-oracles-cloud-vision-says-forbes/) - Forbes' OracleVoice column suggests Oracle Cloud advances will enable Oracle to leapfrog Amazon. The article from Oracle commentator John Soat says Oracle has the ability to "offer customers a unique, secure and highly functioning cloud environment". https://bit.ly/2dJmhNX
- [Dynamic data masking in SQL Server and Azure SQL Database](https://www.pro-dba.com/dynamic-data-masking-in-sql-server-and-azure-sql-database/) - Anoop Kumar posts a new article on how to implement Dynamic Data Masking (DDM) in SQL Server 2016 and Azure SQL Database. The article shows how built-in functions can be used to mask data based on different data patterns. https://bit.ly/2E2FIjd
- [Discounted Oracle and SQL Server support for 2e2 customers](https://www.pro-dba.com/pro-dba-offers-discounted-oracle-and-sql-server-support-to-2e2-customers/) - Pro DBA today announced three special offers for 2e2 customers on its critically acclaimed Oracle and SQL Server support services. All current 2e2 customers can enjoy a discounted rate of £125 per hour for ad hoc database support and consultancy. Additionally, current 2e2 customers will receive a 15% discount on all Pro DBA database support
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