Oracle Magazine January/February 2018

Welcome to the January/February 2018 issue of Oracle Magazine, focused on open stack and open source development as well as the present and future of artificial intelligence.

This issue's cover story, The Future Is Open, looks at Oracle's open technology stack and strategies for using—and contributing to—open source software. Learn how Oracle's open stack and open source commitment to cloud-native development is fueling innovation.

This issue's It's Pervasive: AI is Everywhere story explores just how strategic artificial intelligence has already become and looks ahead to an even brighter future. The story discusses multiple Oracle Cloud services that currently leverage AI to support and improve business processes.

For database developers, Dan McGhan's Using Async Functions is Part 4 in a four-part series on asynchronous Node.js development. Steven Feuerstein's Just Say No, Unless You Can't explores how to prevent SQL injection attacks by knowing when not to use dynamic SQL. In Get Your Rest; POST Your SQL Jeff Smith demonstrates how to use the new REST-enabled SQL in the latest release of Oracle REST Data Services.

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Oracle Magazine March/April 2015

This issue includes the usual mix of news, community, technology, and customer-focus stories, with a cover salute to big news about a host of Oracle X5 engineered system releases. Oracle Magazine March/April 2015 includes articles on Oracle engineered systems, Oracle Excellence Award winners, Oracle Database 12c, and more.

Here are some highlights from the March/April 2015 issue:

Cover Feature: Journey to the Core

Oracle X5 engineered system releases deliver new data center core computing solutions, a roadmap to the data center of the future, and connection to the cloud.

Feature: 2014 Oracle Excellence Awards: CIOs of the Year 

Meet the winning CIOs and learn how their companies have managed disruption to build better businesses.

Feature: Building Customer Loyalty 

See how customer science leader dunnhumby increases business insights with Oracle engineered systems.

DBA: Recover One 

Oracle ACE Director Arup Nanda quickly recovers one table from a database backup with Oracle Recovery Manager in Oracle Database 12c.

Ask Tom: On SQL, SQL, and More SQL 

Our technologist—Tom Kyte—says yes, yes, yes to interesting SQL solutions.

PL/SQL: Four Resolutions for Better Code 

PL/SQL evangelist Steven Feuerstein demonstrates that it’s always time to write better PL/SQL.

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March/April 2014 digital edition of Oracle Magazine

This issue includes the usual mix of news, community, customer-focus, and technology stories, with a cover salute to Oracle engineered systems. The March/April 2014 issue of Oracle Magazine presents the latest Oracle engineered systems news, an organization sharing its experience with multiple engineered systems, cloud news, and still more in our continuing coverage of the event that is Oracle Database 12c, with technology articles that focus on top features in the new database release.

Here are some highlights from the March/April 2014 issue:

Customer Feature: Safety in Transformation

Oracle solutions support a business transformation at UL.

News: Oracle Joins OpenStack Foundation

OpenStack capabilities will be integrated into a broad range of Oracle products and cloud services.

.NET: An Easy Drive to .NET

Take advantage of the compact, easily deployable Oracle Data Provider for.NET, Managed Driver.

DBA: Playing Nice Together 

Use the Consolidated Database Replay feature of Oracle Real Application Testing in Oracle Database 12c to gauge the impact of consolidating workloads.

PL/SQL: Writing PL/SQL in Oracle Application Express

Minimize the code you write, be careful where you put it, and relocate it to packages as much as possible. On Oracle Database 12c, Part 4

On Oracle Database 12c, Part 4

Our technologist talks with Oracle product management about Oracle Database 12c and the Oracle Multitenant option.

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Oracle Magazine November/December 2013

This issue includes the usual mix of news, community, customer-focus, and technology stories, with a spotlight on cloud computing and Oracle engineered systems. The November/December 2013 issue of Oracle Magazine presents the benefits of database as a service, the install-base success of Oracle Exadata, and more in our continuing coverage of the event that is Oracle Database 12c, with interview and hands-on technology articles that focus on top features in the new database release.

Here are some highlights from the November/December 2013 issue:

Cover Feature: Engineering as a Service

Organizations are turning to Oracle Exadata for consolidation and deployment of database as a service in private clouds.

Interview: C is for Cloud, Consolidation, and Customers (with podcast)

Andy Mendelsohn, senior vice president of database server technologies at Oracle, explains how Oracle customers inspired the genesis and marquee features of Oracle Database 12c.

Database Storage Management: Automatic Data Optimization

Oracle technologist Arup Nanda explains how to enable information lifecycle management in Oracle Database 12c to automatically move data to lower-cost storage tiers and compress it.

PL/SQL: SQL in PL/SQL Enhancements

PL/SQL evangelist Steven Feuerstein demonstrates how Oracle Database 12c enhances writing and executing SQL in PL/SQL.

Ask Tom: Oracle Database 12c, Part 2

Our technologist—Tom Kyte—finds a match for his SQL and makes his undo temporary.

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Oracle Magazine July/Aug 2013

This issue includes the usual mix of news, community, customer-focus, and technology stories, with spotlights on hardware and open source software. This issue looks at new SPARC microprocessors, the Oracle Database Appliance engineered system, MySQL, and open source software highlights through the years.

Here are some highlights from the July/Aug 2013 issue:

Blazing Performance:

Oracle unveiled two new SPARC microprocessors, SPARC T5 and SPARC M5; introduced a portfolio of systems based on these chips; and reported that the new SPARC T5–based systems have set 17 world records. Read how the revolutionary SPARC microprocessor design is moving software into silicon to power the world’s fastest database, Java, and middleware servers.

Grow Up, Branch Out:

Does your organization need to locate servers in customer countries, update hardware, reduce operating costs, improve performance, and expand systems with the business? Read how organizations are using Oracle Database Appliance to meet regulations, consolidate systems, simplify operations, deliver Oracle engineered system performance, and scale up their systems with pay-as-you- grow licensing.

Interview: The Shine of Open Source (with podcast)

MySQL puts the M and the power in LAMP.

Up Close: Cloud Builders Unite (with video)

Bloggers, tweeters, and user groups work to form a cloud builder community.

Ask Tom: On Randomness, Syntax, and Mutation

Our technologist—Tom Kyte—gets deterministic, delimited, and the opposite of trigger-happy.

Time Capsule

When did you discover open source software? Take a look back at some open source milestones.

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Oracle Magazine November/December 2012

This issue includes the mix of news, community, customer-focus, and technology stories you've come to expect in Oracle Magazine. This issue's cover story is about IT consolidation, Oracle Applications, Oracle Exadata—and business success.

Here are some highlights from the November/December 2012 issue:

Apps on Oracle Exadata

By consolidating business applications with Oracle Exadata, organizations are simplifying their information technology; lowering costs; and improving system performance, scalability, and reliability. Find out how Praxair and Alliance Data are benefiting by running their applications on Oracle Exadata.

Engineered to Educate, Explore, Engage

Oracle OpenWorld, JavaOne, MySQL Connect, and several other events took San Francisco by storm, September 29-October 5. This content-focused week offered a wealth of learning and networking opportunities, with a little rock, blues, ska, and alt-country added in for good measure. Relive the conference—or see what you missed—and start planning your trip to San Francisco next September.

Built for Speed 

At Oracle OpenWorld, Oracle unveiled new releases of Oracle Exadata Database Machine and Oracle Exalogic Elastic Cloud. Learn how these engineered systems deliver hardware and software engineered to work together and in-memory, speed-of-thought compute power to private and public clouds.

Interview: Optimized Application Performance

Oracle's Exalogic Elastic Cloud Software enables a true IaaS environment.

Beginning Performance Tuning: Diagnose the Past

Take the next step in diagnosing Oracle Database performance issues.

Ask Tom: On External Table Queries, Data Consistency, and Nothing

Our technologist queries the operating system, locks manually, and uses the right NULL.

Time Capsule

Check out these Oracle conference flashbacks.

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Oracle Magazine - September/October 2012

This issue includes the mix of news, community, customer-focus, and technology stories you've come to expect in Oracle Magazine. This issue's cover story is about identity management, the cloud, mobile computing—and you.

Here are some highlights from the September/October 2012 issue:

Security on the Move:

As corporate computing services become more diverse and the underlying IT infrastructure gets more complex, authorizing users for enterprise information systems becomes progressively more challenging. How do you handle identity administration, authentication, trust management, access control, directory services, and governance for a roving workforce that expects a consistent experience? Find out how organizations are using Oracle Identity Management solutions to secure operations in the cloud and on the go.

Engineered for Innovation:

Oracle OpenWorld, JavaOne, MySQL Connect, and several other events are set for San Francisco, September 30–October 5. No matter what your role in the Oracle ecosystem—from Oracle database developer or Java programmer to Oracle partner or Oracle Applications user—there is something just for you in this diverse mix of keynotes, sessions, educational opportunities, demos, and networking events.

Complete Cloud:

Oracle's cloud strategy is the broadest in the industry, and Oracle Cloud is the heart of that strategy. Learn how Oracle Cloud delivers a complete, modern, and flexible enterprise cloud that provides subscription-based access to best-of-breed, integrated, and standards-based application, platform, and social services-all completely hosted, managed, and supported by Oracle.

Interview: New Questions, Fast Answers:

Oracle Endeca Information Discovery enables easy exploration of diverse and changing data.

Oracle ADF: Consume Early, Consume Often:

Service-enable Oracle ADF Business Components application modules for consumption by SOA and Web services clients.

Ask Tom: On Clustering Factor and Validating Keys:

Our technologist explains different statistics and very foreign keys.

New in this issue: Time Capsule:

Check out these flashbacks on pop culture, industry, Oracle, and Oracle Magazine.

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Water/Waste Processing April 2012

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The success of every publication depends on getting it into the hands of the audience it was meant to serve. This is why you’re invited to receive a complimentary subscription to Water/Waste Processing's host publication, Processing magazine. With Processing magazine you get the processing industry’s most objective coverage of new products in fluid handling and so much more. 

The April issue of Water/Waste Processing is now online and ready for viewing. 

Feature articles in this issue include:

When 'Good Enough' Isn't Good Enough 

Water & Sewer Costs are Skyrocketing; Here's What You Can Do About It 

Meter Replacement, Other Moves, Reduce Utility's Water Consumption 22% 

Chinese Industry Makes a Beeline for Membrane Bioreactor Technology 

New Product Spotlight 

Industry News

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SiliconIndia May 2012 India Edition

As the Managing Director of Mayfield Fund, a 43 year old venture capital firm and a successful entrepreneur before, Naveen Chaddha has been on both sides of the fence. He gives an insight into a VC's mind and shares the lessons he learnt as an entrepreneur.

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Oracle Magazine - March/April 2012

Here are some highlights from the March/April 2012 issue:

Destination: SPARC

With the recent release of the SPARC T4 chip, Oracle has arrived at better-than-promised performance on the SPARC roadmap. The latest advancements in SPARC chip technologies—combined with the Oracle Solaris 11 operating system that has been optimized for SPARC—are delivering better application performance and availability. Learn why Tucson Electric Power Company is counting on the past, present, and future of SPARC and Solaris to run highly available applications in a virtual environment.

A Better Breed

High-capacity and high-performance engineered information systems enable organizations to handle more data and process it faster than ever before. See how agricultural giant Monsanto relies on Oracle Exadata Database Machines and Sun ZFS Storage Appliance to meet its growing speed, capacity, throughput, and availability needs.

The Right Fit

The release of Oracle Database Appliance gives midsize companies an engineered systems option to fit their businesses. Find out why Oracle Database Appliance was a simple, fast, and affordable solution for call-tracking company CallSource when it was time for an IT infrastructure upgrade.

Interview (with podcast): Big Data Management

Oracle NoSQL Database facilitates efficient storage of massive amounts of data in a simple, flexible format.

Up Close (with video): IT Superman

IOUG President Andy Flower guides his organization on a powerful new course.

On the Road with BI

Oracle Business Intelligence Mobile gives your iOS device the business.

Ask Tom: On Unlearning and Modeling

Our technologist goes back to school for Oracle Exadata and vows to be a MODEL student.

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Oracle Magazine - January/February 2012

Here are some highlights from the January/February 2012 issue:

Oracle Excellence Awards 2011
Innovation. Excellence. Leadership. Oracle customers, partners, and technologists continue to bring new meaning to these words. In 2011, Oracle recognized outstanding achievement through the Oracle Excellence Awards, with categories including CIO of the Year, Technologist of the Year, Data Warehouse Leader of the Year, Eco-Enterprise Innovation, Java Innovation, Oracle Fusion Middleware Innovation, and Proactive Support: Champion of the Year.

C is for Cloud
Designed to manage data center and cloud environments, Oracle Enterprise Manager has consistently focused on business-driven IT management. The latest release, Oracle Enterprise Manager 12c, continues this focus and expands its cloud management capabilities to deliver a complete solution for setting up, managing, provisioning, and charging back for Oracle technology-based enterprise clouds.

Interview (with podcast): Open to the Public
Oracle Public Cloud provides a self-service, subscription-based model for building, deploying, and running applications in the cloud. Amit Zavery, vice president for Oracle Public Cloud, provides details on this new offering.

Up Close (with video): Developing a Better Community
A user group conference chair puts community service on the agenda.

PL/SQL 101: Working with Dates in PL/SQL
Part 5 in a series of articles on understanding and using PL/SQL.

Ask Tom: On History, Basics, and Network Performance
Our technologist recalls a Web seminar, gives the right hint, and dishes on network performance.

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Oracle Magazine - November/December 2011

Here are some highlights from the November/December 2011 issue:

Managing the Virtual World

In an era of tight IT budgets, complex multitier computing infrastructures, and dynamic business and user needs, server consolidation is the killer app for virtualization. But IT organizations are also looking to make applications more available, reliable, and manageable. Find out how Pella Corporation and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories are reaping the benefits of virtualization solutions based on Oracle VM.

Flying High with a Private Database Cloud

Sabre Holdings built the first airline passenger reservation system in 1960, and is now embracing private database cloud technology as the world's largest software-as-a service provider to the airline industry. Read how Sabre relies on Oracle Database 11g, Oracle Real Application Clusters, Oracle Enterprise Manager, and other Oracle technologies to support more than 100 projects and 700 users—while saving time and money—on its private cloud.

Oracle Magazine at 25

See where it's been and where it's going.

Interview (with podcast): Strategic Storage

Oracle storage solutions deliver optimized performance for all types of I/O.

Up Close (with video): New Territory

A user group founder teaches the value of peer-to-peer learning in India.

Inside OCP: Certify Your Expertise

Test your Oracle WebLogic Server mettle, and gain valuable credibility.

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Life Science Leader magazine October 2011

In this edition:

Janet Woodcock - CDER, Safety, And The Cutting Edge

Why The Antibiotic Discovery Business Needs To Be Revamped

5 Areas To Focus On To Achieve Success In Life Sciences

How To Give Employees Autonomy Without Losing Control

Bio Data Points: Single Use Standards: Who's Setting The Bar?

Outsourcing Insights: Will A Focus On Innovation Pay Off For Custom Synthesis Providers?

Solid-Dose Pharma Manufacturing Roundtable

Strong Management Team And IP Protection Trump Science, Survey Results

5 Key Questions & Answers Regarding Pharmacovigilance

The New FCPA: What You Need To Know

Playing To Win: From The Brink Of Bankruptcy And Back

Baiting Biotech How IT Helps Solve Pharma's R&D Problems

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SmartTechie Magazine March 2011

Keeping in view the dilemma organizations have about outsourcing, Cybage manifests industry thought leadership through ExcelShore, a sophisticated IT-driven model ...

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SiliconIndia Magazine March 2011

Leveraging on the power of Internet, Exclusively.in, is touching the Indian diaspora across the globe and helping them stay to their roots via Indian couture ...

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Oracle Magazine November/December 2010

This issue includes the following feature articles:

Delivering Innovation

Leaders and teams who deploy technology to give their organization a competitive advantage, improve customer satisfaction, and increase profitability are all worthy of recognition. This year, the editors of Oracle Magazine are honored to issue a stamp of excellence to 27 technology leaders in our ninth annual Editors’ Choice Awards.

Intelligence in Action

Business intelligence (BI) delivers essential information about how your business is performing. But until now, acting on that information meant working in a different application. Discover how BT and NetApp use the new Action Framework feature and stay in the integrated environment of Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition 11g to gain insight, take action, and get better results.

Conference Wrap-up

Oracle OpenWorld, JavaOne, and Oracle Develop unleashed scores of new product announcements and innovative technologies condensed into five days. From Oracle Exalogic Elastic Cloud and Oracle’s Exadata Database Machine X2-8 to Oracle Fusion Applications and beyond, there was something for everyone.

JavaFX: Customize Your Application Layout

When stock layouts just won’t do, create custom layout managers in JavaFX.

Browser-based: Build Web 2.0 Applications Declaratively

Use dynamic actions in Oracle Application Express 4.0 to define interactive client-side behavior.

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