https://ronaldbradford.com/categories/oracle/ Recent content in Oracle on Enterprise Data Architect | Principal Data Strategist | MySQL Subject Matter Expert | Author | Speaker Hugo -- gohugo.io en-us Tue, 14 Jun 2016 18:18:18 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/utilizing-openstack-trove-dbaas-for-deployment-management-2016-06-14/ Tue, 14 Jun 2016 18:18:18 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/utilizing-openstack-trove-dbaas-for-deployment-management-2016-06-14/ Trove is used for self service provisioning and lifecycle management for relational and non-relational databases in an OpenStack cloud. Trove provides a RESTful API interface that is same regardless of the type of database. https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/oracle-openstack-leveraging-mysql-cluster-and-docker-2015-11-11/ Wed, 11 Nov 2015 23:04:25 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/oracle-openstack-leveraging-mysql-cluster-and-docker-2015-11-11/ At Oracle Openworld this year, Oracle OpenStack Release 2 was announced. This Kilo based distribution included some new deployment features not see in other OpenStack distros including the use of Kolla , Docker and MySQL Cluster . https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/mysql-conference-schedule-2011-03-14/ Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:07:19 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/mysql-conference-schedule-2011-03-14/ I am one of the crazy individuals(*) that will be speaking at both the regular O’Reilly MySQL Conference and the IOUG Collaborate conference both being held in the second week of April. https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/microsofts-position-on-mysql-2011-01-31/ Mon, 31 Jan 2011 19:23:07 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/microsofts-position-on-mysql-2011-01-31/ While Oracle provides no official information they are planning on improving MySQL and using as a product to compete with Microsoft SQL Server, it is rather obvious from what little information you can glean from public announcements this is a clear business goal. https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/otn-mysql-conference-slides-2010-11-03/ Wed, 03 Nov 2010 17:28:21 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/otn-mysql-conference-slides-2010-11-03/ 2010 has been the first year I have re-presented any of my developed MySQL presentations. Historically I have always created new presentations, however Paul Vallee gave me some valuable advice at UC 2010. https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/mysql-best-practices-for-dbas-and-developers-2010-10-12/ Tue, 12 Oct 2010 20:47:30 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/mysql-best-practices-for-dbas-and-developers-2010-10-12/ This is one of the MySQL presentations I’m doing on the OTN LAD Tour in South America, starting today in Lima, Peru. MySQL Best Practices for DBAs and Developers Learn the right techniques to maximize your investment in MySQL by knowing the best practices for DBAs and Developers. https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/mysql-best-practices-for-dbas-and-developers-2010-10-12/ Tue, 12 Oct 2010 20:47:30 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/mysql-best-practices-for-dbas-and-developers-2010-10-12/ This is one of the MySQL presentations I’m doing on the OTN LAD Tour in South America, starting today in Lima, Peru. MySQL Best Practices for DBAs and Developers Learn the right techniques to maximize your investment in MySQL by knowing the best practices for DBAs and Developers. https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/otn-interview-about-mysql-2010-09-22/ Wed, 22 Sep 2010 19:38:56 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/otn-interview-about-mysql-2010-09-22/ I was interviewed by Justin Kestelyn the OTN Senior Director about MySQL at Oracle Open World this week. Some highlights of the questions asked: 0:55 Since the close of acquisition has there been any change in direction? https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/mysql-south-america-tour-2010-09-13/ Tue, 14 Sep 2010 00:30:16 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/mysql-south-america-tour-2010-09-13/ DISCLAIMER: This post contains no technical MySQL content however it is good news for the MySQL Community. MySQL content will be included for the first time with the LAOUC (Latin American Oracle Usergroups Council) Oracle tour that is being organized in conjunction with OTN (Oracle Technology Network). https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/mysql-south-america-tour-2010-09-13/ Tue, 14 Sep 2010 00:30:16 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/mysql-south-america-tour-2010-09-13/ DISCLAIMER: This post contains no technical MySQL content however it is good news for the MySQL Community. MySQL content will be included for the first time with the LAOUC (Latin American Oracle Usergroups Council) Oracle tour that is being organized in conjunction with OTN (Oracle Technology Network). https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/2011-mysql-conferences-2010-09-07/ Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:17:46 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/2011-mysql-conferences-2010-09-07/ Next year will mark a significant change for the MySQL community. At least three major conferences will have dedicated MySQL content that is great for attendees getting the best information on how to use MySQL from the experts in the field. https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/upcoming-mysql-conferences-2010-08-09/ Mon, 09 Aug 2010 15:02:56 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/upcoming-mysql-conferences-2010-08-09/ Unlike previous years when the number of conferences with MySQL content diminishes after the O’Reilly MySQL and OSCON conferences (Open SQL Camp excluded), this year has a lot on offer. https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/upcoming-mysql-conferences-2010-08-09/ Mon, 09 Aug 2010 15:02:56 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/upcoming-mysql-conferences-2010-08-09/ Unlike previous years when the number of conferences with MySQL content diminishes after the O’Reilly MySQL and OSCON conferences (Open SQL Camp excluded), this year has a lot on offer. https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/will-oracle-kill-mysql-2010-07-28/ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:32:23 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/will-oracle-kill-mysql-2010-07-28/ I get asked this question often. It was mentioned again recently in a NYTECH executive breakfast with RedHat CIO Lee Congdon. The short answer is No. There is clear evidence that in the short to medium term Oracle will continue to promote and enhance MySQL. https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/reviewing-your-mysql-installation-on-oracle-enterprise-linux-2010-07-13/ Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:52:35 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/reviewing-your-mysql-installation-on-oracle-enterprise-linux-2010-07-13/ After successfully Installing MySQL , let us take a look at an operational MySQL instance on your Oracle Enterprise Linux server. User Management By default there will be a new mysql user and group created. https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/installing-a-lamp-stack-on-oracle-enterprise-linux-2010-07-12/ Mon, 12 Jul 2010 18:51:41 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/installing-a-lamp-stack-on-oracle-enterprise-linux-2010-07-12/ After successfully installing MySQL on Oracle Enterprise Linux installing a LAMP (Linux/Apache/MySQL/PHP) stack can also be performed with a single command: $ yum install -y httpd php php-mysql # Start the Apache Httpd Process $ /etc/init. https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/installing-mysql-on-oracle-enterprise-linux-2010-07-11/ Sun, 11 Jul 2010 17:27:48 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/installing-mysql-on-oracle-enterprise-linux-2010-07-11/ One of the significant benefits of MySQL is it’s ease of use. Generally already installed on most Linux systems, MySQL can be installed by a single command if not yet present. https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/speaking-at-oracle-open-world-2010-2010-07-10/ Sat, 10 Jul 2010 20:36:19 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/speaking-at-oracle-open-world-2010-2010-07-10/ I will be one of 18 MySQL speakers at Oracle Open World 2010 at the first ever https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/speaking-at-oracle-open-world-2010-2010-07-10/ Sat, 10 Jul 2010 20:36:19 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/speaking-at-oracle-open-world-2010-2010-07-10/ I will be one of 18 MySQL speakers at Oracle Open World 2010 at the first ever https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/upcoming-conferences-with-dedicated-mysql-content-2010-07-06/ Tue, 06 Jul 2010 21:51:28 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/upcoming-conferences-with-dedicated-mysql-content-2010-07-06/ We recently held a dedicated MySQL Track at ODTUG Kaleidoscope 2010 conference for 4 days. This is the first of many Oracle events that will begin to include dedicated MySQL content. https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/upcoming-conferences-with-dedicated-mysql-content-2010-07-06/ Tue, 06 Jul 2010 21:51:28 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/upcoming-conferences-with-dedicated-mysql-content-2010-07-06/ We recently held a dedicated MySQL Track at ODTUG Kaleidoscope 2010 conference for 4 days. This is the first of many Oracle events that will begin to include dedicated MySQL content. https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/improving-mysql-productivity-from-design-to-implementation-2010-07-01/ Thu, 01 Jul 2010 22:18:55 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/improving-mysql-productivity-from-design-to-implementation-2010-07-01/ My closing presentation at the dedicated MySQL track at ODTUG Kaleidoscope 2010 discussed various techniques and best practices for improving the ROI of developer resources using MySQL. Included in the sections on Design, Security, Development, Testing, Implementation, Instrumentation and Support were also a number of horror stories of not what to do, combined with practical examples of improving productivity. https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/mysql-idiosyncrasies-that-bite-2010-06-28/ Mon, 28 Jun 2010 17:38:49 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/mysql-idiosyncrasies-that-bite-2010-06-28/ The following are my slides that I presented at ODTUG Kaleidoscope 2010 . This presentation talks about the MySQL defaults including a non-transactional state, silent data truncations, date management, and transaction isolation options. https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/still-room-at-kaleidoscope-for-mysql-attendees-2010-06-16/ Wed, 16 Jun 2010 19:43:00 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/still-room-at-kaleidoscope-for-mysql-attendees-2010-06-16/ Today I received notice that next week’s Velocity conference is at maximum capacity. With just under 2 weeks before the start of ODTUG Kaleidoscope in Washington DC we still have room for late registrations. https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/oracle-resources-for-the-mysql-community-2010-06-08/ Tue, 08 Jun 2010 14:15:22 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/oracle-resources-for-the-mysql-community-2010-06-08/ While I have spent a lot of time recently helping the MySQL community interact with and integrate with various Oracle User Groups including ODTUG, IOUG, NoCOUG, NYOUG, DAOG I thought I’d share some resources for the MySQL Community that wanted to know more about Oracle. https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/ill-have-a-mysql-shot-to-go-2010-06-06/ Sun, 06 Jun 2010 15:36:45 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/ill-have-a-mysql-shot-to-go-2010-06-06/ Wednesday night of the MySQL track of ODTUG Kaleidoscope will include an evening with Last Comic Standing comedian, John Heffron . It should be great way to unwind after day 3 of the conference. https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/ill-have-a-mysql-shot-to-go-2010-06-06/ Sun, 06 Jun 2010 15:36:45 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/ill-have-a-mysql-shot-to-go-2010-06-06/ Wednesday night of the MySQL track of ODTUG Kaleidoscope will include an evening with Last Comic Standing comedian, John Heffron . It should be great way to unwind after day 3 of the conference. https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/the-code-word-is-2010-05-28/ Fri, 28 May 2010 16:15:02 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/the-code-word-is-2010-05-28/ For ODTUG readers, the code word is “Wombat”. Hope to meet many of you next month. https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/finalized-speakers-list-for-kaleidoscope-conference-2010-05-17/ Mon, 17 May 2010 20:44:21 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/finalized-speakers-list-for-kaleidoscope-conference-2010-05-17/ We have secured approval for our final two speakers and now have a full schedule for the 4 day MySQL track at ODTUG Kaleidoscope conference. The conference is in Washington DC from Monday June 28th to Thursday July 1st. https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/finalized-speakers-list-for-kaleidoscope-conference-2010-05-17/ Mon, 17 May 2010 20:44:21 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/finalized-speakers-list-for-kaleidoscope-conference-2010-05-17/ We have secured approval for our final two speakers and now have a full schedule for the 4 day MySQL track at ODTUG Kaleidoscope conference. The conference is in Washington DC from Monday June 28th to Thursday July 1st. https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/free-mysql-event-in-washington-dc-2010-05-07/ Fri, 07 May 2010 20:21:44 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/free-mysql-event-in-washington-dc-2010-05-07/ As the program chair for the recently announced MySQL Track at the ODTUG Kaleidoscope conference located in Washington DC we are also looking into an associated free community event for MySQL locals in addition to a dedicated track for 4 days. https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/free-mysql-event-in-washington-dc-2010-05-07/ Fri, 07 May 2010 20:21:44 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/free-mysql-event-in-washington-dc-2010-05-07/ As the program chair for the recently announced MySQL Track at the ODTUG Kaleidoscope conference located in Washington DC we are also looking into an associated free community event for MySQL locals in addition to a dedicated track for 4 days. https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/the-mysql-community-impacting-the-oracle-community-2010-05-03/ Mon, 03 May 2010 19:28:45 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/the-mysql-community-impacting-the-oracle-community-2010-05-03/ I’m happy to announce that the MySQL community has been given the opportunity to speak at the upcoming Oracle Developer Tools User Group (ODTUG) Kaleidoscope conference in Washington DC. We will be releasing more details this week of the MySQL presentations and topics and we are finalizing details of possible options to include the local MySQL community during the event. https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/the-mysql-community-impacting-the-oracle-community-2010-05-03/ Mon, 03 May 2010 19:28:45 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/the-mysql-community-impacting-the-oracle-community-2010-05-03/ I’m happy to announce that the MySQL community has been given the opportunity to speak at the upcoming Oracle Developer Tools User Group (ODTUG) Kaleidoscope conference in Washington DC. We will be releasing more details this week of the MySQL presentations and topics and we are finalizing details of possible options to include the local MySQL community during the event. https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/mysql-conference-presentation-2010-04-19/ Mon, 19 Apr 2010 16:11:14 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/mysql-conference-presentation-2010-04-19/ I have uploaded my three presentations from the 2010 MySQL Users Conference in Santa Clara, California which was my 5th consecutive year appearing as a speaker. IGNITION – MySQLCamp for Oracle DBA – Volume I LIFTOFF – MySQLCamp for Oracle DBA – Volume 2 10x Performance Improvements – A Case Study A full history of my MySQL presentations can be found on the Presenting page. https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/my-acceptance-with-oracle-as-ace-director-2010-04-15/ Thu, 15 Apr 2010 16:03:10 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/my-acceptance-with-oracle-as-ace-director-2010-04-15/ I hinted last week of my acceptance with Oracle before the formal announcement this week at the MySQL Users Conference, not for a job but as Oracle ACE Director . In today’s State of the MySQL Community keynote by Kaj Arnö I was one of the first three MySQL nominees that are now part of this program. https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/my-acceptance-with-oracle-2010-04-01/ Thu, 01 Apr 2010 23:57:27 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/my-acceptance-with-oracle-2010-04-01/ There have been a number of April fools jokes today so I thought I’d add my own to the list. While this sounds unexpected it’s actually no joke. I just accepted a position with Oracle yesterday but I can’t say any more about the details until the MySQL users conference in a few weeks. https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/dont-assume-per-session-buffers-2010-03-08/ Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:24:25 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/dont-assume-per-session-buffers-2010-03-08/ MySQL has a number of global buffers, i.e. your SGA. There are also a number of per session/thread buffers that combined with other memory usage constitutes an unbounded PGA. One of the most common errors in mis-configured MySQL environments is the setting of the 4 primary per session buffers thinking they are global buffers. https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/dont-assume-data-integrity-2010-03-06/ Sat, 06 Mar 2010 19:11:09 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/dont-assume-data-integrity-2010-03-06/ MySQL has the same level of data integrity for numbers and strings as Oracle; when MySQL is correctly configured. By default (a reason I wish I knew why it is still the default), MySQL performs silent conversions on boundary conditions of data that will result in your data not always being what is specified. https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/dont-assume-transactions-2010-03-04/ Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:01:50 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/dont-assume-transactions-2010-03-04/ MySQL by default is a NON transactional database. For the hobbyist (See The Hobbyist and the Professional ), startup entrepreneur and website developer this may not appear foreign, however to the seasoned Oracle DBA who has only used Oracle the concept is very foreign. https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/dont-assume-common-terminology-2010-03-03/ Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:36:04 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/dont-assume-common-terminology-2010-03-03/ In Oracle the default transaction isolation is READ_COMMITTED. In MySQL the default is REPEATABLE_READ. Because MySQL also has READ_COMMITTED I have seen in more then one production MySQL environment a transaction isolation of READ_COMMITTED. https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/dont-assume-session-scope-2010-03-02/ Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:37:05 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/dont-assume-session-scope-2010-03-02/ MySQL system variables and status variables have two scopes. These are GLOBAL and SESSION which are self explanatory. This is important to realize when altering system variables dynamically. The following example does not produce the expected results. https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/dont-assume-series-mysql-for-the-oracle-dba-2010-03-02/ Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:10:48 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/dont-assume-series-mysql-for-the-oracle-dba-2010-03-02/ As part of my MySQLCamp for the Oracle DBA series of talks to help the Oracle DBA understand, use and appreciate MySQL I have also developed a series of short interesting posts I have termed “Don’t Assume”. https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/edward-screven-oracle-answer-future-of-mysql-2010-02-24/ Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:17:45 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/edward-screven-oracle-answer-future-of-mysql-2010-02-24/ For those of you on the O’Reilly MySQL conference list you will no doubt see this email, but for readers here is the important bits. _ Oracle Executive Will Speak at O’Reilly MySQL Conference & Expo https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/what-do-mysql-staff-think-of-the-acquisition-2009-12-21/ Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:51:02 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/what-do-mysql-staff-think-of-the-acquisition-2009-12-21/ It finally dawned on me while reflecting on the year past this Sunday that the missing voice since the announcement of the Oracle acquisition of Sun Microsystems (and therefore MySQL) has been the MySQL employees. https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/the-oracle-eu-statement-whats-missing-2009-12-15/ Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:43:02 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/the-oracle-eu-statement-whats-missing-2009-12-15/ Many providers embedd MySQL with their commercial products including Adobe, Macfee, Nokia, Symantec and ScienceLogic just to name a few. In addition most commercial third party storage engines have for years been forced to provided very customized versions of MySQL due to limitations in the storage engine API. https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/nosql-options-2009-10-06/ Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:53:40 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/nosql-options-2009-10-06/ The NoSQL event in New York had a number of presentations on non relational technologies including of Hadoop , MongoDB and CouchDB . Coming historically from a relational background of 20 years with Ingres , Oracle and MySQL I have been moving my focus towards non relational data store. https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/what-to-do-at-325am-2009-07-16/ Thu, 16 Jul 2009 07:33:37 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/what-to-do-at-325am-2009-07-16/ Look at MySQL bug reports of course? Well actually I’m writing multiple blog posts, and I was confirming additional reference sources and links when I came across MySQL Bug #29847 – Large CPU usage of InnoDB crash recovery with a big buf pool. https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/transcending-technology-specific-boundaries-2009-05-26/ Tue, 26 May 2009 17:33:20 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/transcending-technology-specific-boundaries-2009-05-26/ I had the pleasure to sit on the Performance Panel at the recent Percona Performance Conference . While the panel contained a number of usual MySQL suspects, one person was not familiar, that being Cary Millsap from Method R . https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/mysql-for-the-oracle-dba-resources-2009-05-18/ Mon, 18 May 2009 12:40:49 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/mysql-for-the-oracle-dba-resources-2009-05-18/ The announcement last month of Oracle to acquire Sun continues to warrant a lot of discussion over exactly what Oracle will do with MySQL. Only time will tell what will happen with the official product, however it is important to remember that MySQL is GPL, there will always be a free version of MySQL available for popular LAMP stack products such as WordPress and Drupal and new and existing startup’s will continue to use MySQL. https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/one-advantage-of-oraclesunmysql-2009-04-27/ Mon, 27 Apr 2009 14:17:58 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/one-advantage-of-oraclesunmysql-2009-04-27/ This weeks’ announcement Oracle to by Sun was a major talking point at the 2009 MySQL Conference & Expo . While it is too early to even speculate what the future holds with the official MySQL product, for myself a speaker on MySQL topics, Oracle Open World is now a target market. https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/best-practices-in-migrating-to-mysql-2009-02-22/ Sun, 22 Feb 2009 21:10:16 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/best-practices-in-migrating-to-mysql-2009-02-22/ This week I was the invited speaker to give a 4 hr presentation to the Federal Government Sector in Washington DC on “Best Practices in Migrating to MySQL“. This was a followup to my day long “MySQL for the Oracle DBA Bootcamp” which I presented in Washington DC last year. https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/mysql-at-oracle-open-world-2007-11-15/ Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:06:13 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/mysql-at-oracle-open-world-2007-11-15/ Yes, it may seem rather strange to the readers but MySQL has a booth at this week’s Oracle Open World 2007 and I’m here in San Francisco Wednesday and Thursday. If your in SF come in and say hi. https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/learning-mysql-as-an-oracle-dba-2007-08-19/ Sun, 19 Aug 2007 05:20:37 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/learning-mysql-as-an-oracle-dba-2007-08-19/ Updated I have an entire section now devoted to various MySQL for the Oracle DBA Resources . You will find additional information here. This week I presented two one day free seminars, “MySQL DBA Bootcamp for the Oracle DBA ” in New York and San Francisco. https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/mysql-conference-for-oracle-dbas-and-developers-2007-04-25/ Tue, 24 Apr 2007 23:05:18 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/mysql-conference-for-oracle-dbas-and-developers-2007-04-25/ I have just completed my presentation at the MySQL Conference 2007 on [MySQL for Oracle DBAs and Developers][1]. Not mentioned in my slides, but referenced during the presentation was what I consider the most important page to document from the MySQL Manual — 5. https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/mysql-trigger-features-2006-09-14/ Thu, 14 Sep 2006 03:21:01 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/mysql-trigger-features-2006-09-14/ Sheeri talked a little about MySQL Triggers in One TRIGGER Fact, Optimizer Rewriting Stuff . While it’s great that MySQL 5.0 has Triggers, there are some things that I feel could become features in future releases. https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/the-mysql-migration-toolkit-2006-04-26/ Wed, 26 Apr 2006 23:11:54 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/the-mysql-migration-toolkit-2006-04-26/ A Wednesday afternoon presentation at the MySQL Conference was MySQL Migration Toolkit by Mike Zinner from MySQL AB. In summary, the Migration Toolkit currently provides the following feature set. Wizard like interface Plug-in architecture Migration of Oracle/MS SQL Server/MS Access/Generic JDBC Data Sources. https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/more-on-oracle-procedures-functionality-part-2-2006-03-28/ Tue, 28 Mar 2006 12:16:58 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/more-on-oracle-procedures-functionality-part-2-2006-03-28/ As mentioned in my earlier post Emulating Oracle Output Functionality, I’ll be speaking at the MySQL Users Conference on the topic of MySQL for Oracle Developers. Here is the second in a series of points regarding current MySQL Stored Procedures and Functions functionality. https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/correction-to-earlier-mysql-statement-2006-03-27/ Tue, 28 Mar 2006 03:43:00 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/correction-to-earlier-mysql-statement-2006-03-27/ I stand corrected on my earlier post Emulating Oracle Output Functionality (which I’ve updated) when I made a reference to MySQL catching up. That was not what I was implying, that MySQL had to catchup to Oracle. https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/what-should-i-install-2006-03-27/ Mon, 27 Mar 2006 11:03:55 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/what-should-i-install-2006-03-27/ I was asked a simple question today by a collegue who is an experiened Java Developer and Oracle user and had just installed SUSE on his personal laptop, to align closer with his work environment. https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/data-modelling-2006-03-26/ Sun, 26 Mar 2006 13:15:01 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/data-modelling-2006-03-26/ I’m a data modeller. I specialise in this, and for a number of years on large projects I’ve been able to focus on this single task within the System Development Life Cycle of software development for several months at a time. https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/emulating-oracle-output-functionality-2006-03-24/ Sat, 25 Mar 2006 03:50:12 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/emulating-oracle-output-functionality-2006-03-24/ Updated 28-mar-2006 There really is no way to do a comparision by numbers in features and functionality when it comes to Oracle and MySQL in the area of Stored Procedures and Triggers. https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/check-out-the-innodb-site-2006-03-04/ Sun, 05 Mar 2006 02:42:58 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/check-out-the-innodb-site-2006-03-04/ Have a look at InnoDB. Well, ok your lazy, so here’s a screen print below. Plastered thoughout the top section is the word MySQL . It’s in the core banner blurb, there’s a logo, and even links to the MySQL Documentation. https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/oracle-comments-2006-03-04/ Sun, 05 Mar 2006 02:21:54 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/oracle-comments-2006-03-04/ Some recent posts regarding Oracle (See Smart moves by MySQL AB and Larry Ellison still doesn’t understand open source ) leads me to put in my 2 cents worth. My background I’m sure like a lot of experienced MySQL people is in Oracle, and indeed in Ingres before that (starting in 1988). https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/a-call-to-arms-2006-02-14/ Tue, 14 Feb 2006 14:39:06 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/a-call-to-arms-2006-02-14/ With Oracle Corporation purchasing InnoBase, the company providing the InnoDB Storage Engine, and now reliable rumors of the acquisition of SleepyCat, the BDB Storage Engine, both key transactional storage engines for MySQL are effectively owned by a competitor. https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/innodb-bdb-what-is-big-red-doing-2006-02-13/ Mon, 13 Feb 2006 14:08:35 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/innodb-bdb-what-is-big-red-doing-2006-02-13/ Last year saw a record number of acquisitions by Oracle Corporation. Of note was in October 2005 InnoBase (Read Press Release) which had a direct relationship with MySQL providing the InnoDB Storage Engine. https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/sequences-in-mysql-2006-01-26/ Fri, 27 Jan 2006 04:28:48 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/sequences-in-mysql-2006-01-26/ One piece of SQL functionality that doesn’t appear to have any consistency or an ANSI SQL Standard is the management of system generated sequential numbers, used for example in suggorate keys. https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/adding-to-the-library-collection-2-2006-01-23/ Tue, 24 Jan 2006 00:23:33 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/adding-to-the-library-collection-2-2006-01-23/ In the past week I’ve added some more reading to my list, extended the library and hammered the credit card. Some of this has been in part to keep abreast of things as a result of being quizzed in job interviews. https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/upcoming-mysql-users-conference-presentation-2005-12-21/ Thu, 22 Dec 2005 08:39:02 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/upcoming-mysql-users-conference-presentation-2005-12-21/ I’ve been accepted to present at the MySQL Users Conference 2006 held in Santa Clara, California next year. My paper will be particularly targeting Oracle Developers, and will be combined with another presentation targeting Oracle DBA’s. https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/speaking-at-mysql-users-group-2005-12-15/ Fri, 16 Dec 2005 04:20:49 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/speaking-at-mysql-users-group-2005-12-15/ I’m preparing to speak at the next MySQL Brisbane Users Group in Febraury 2006. My topic will be Know your competitor – A MySQL Developers Guide to Using Oracle Express Edition. https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/review-of-database-magazine-article-the-usual-suspects-2005-12-13/ Wed, 14 Dec 2005 06:08:23 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/review-of-database-magazine-article-the-usual-suspects-2005-12-13/ In the “Australian Technology and Business Magazine” – December 2005 edition there was an article on comparing database products. Here are my comments, which I also plan to forward to the editor. https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/responses-to-some-oracle-vs-mysql-questions-2005-11-18/ Sat, 19 Nov 2005 01:00:17 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/responses-to-some-oracle-vs-mysql-questions-2005-11-18/ I was asked a few questions by a reporter thru a collegue, here is an extract of the discussion. 1) Based on your initial experience with Oracle Database Express Edition, what are your initial thoughts on the product in terms of meeting developer needs? https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/how-can-oracle-10g-express-edition-target-mysql-2005-11-14/ Mon, 14 Nov 2005 16:45:20 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/how-can-oracle-10g-express-edition-target-mysql-2005-11-14/ As I mentioned earlier , is MySQL a target of the new Oracle 10g Express Edition. Maybe not specifically, but let’s assume it’s on the radar screen. What can Oracle do to woe MySQL users and developers? https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/oracle-10g-express-edition-target-audience-is-it-mysql-2005-11-11/ Fri, 11 Nov 2005 15:40:44 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/oracle-10g-express-edition-target-audience-is-it-mysql-2005-11-11/ Just where is Oracle planning on targeting the new Oracle 10g Express Edition? The obvious answer would be to counter the arch nemesis Microsoft, and the low end product offerings, like the MS SQL Server and the low end free engine MSDE. https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/oracle-10g-express-free-vs-open-source-and-ofa-2005-11-09/ Wed, 09 Nov 2005 07:34:32 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/oracle-10g-express-free-vs-open-source-and-ofa-2005-11-09/ In lunching with an old Oracle Friend, the topic turned to Oracle 10g Express Edition, and we discussed the pros and cons for organisations. The first thing he asked me was, “Have you tried loading the database larger then the 4G limit yet”. https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/oracle-for-free-2005-11-01/ Tue, 01 Nov 2005 07:29:51 +0000 https://ronaldbradford.com/blog/oracle-for-free-2005-11-01/ Oracle software has always been free to develop with, however to deploy you have to buy a license and for web apps, it could never be limited to users, it was limited to CPU’s and that was expensive.