Daniel Overby Hansen
@dohdatabase.com
Distinguished Product Manager for Database Upgrade, Migrations, and Patching at Oracle. Views expressed are my own.
Preparations are the key to success. Here's my list of recommended actions that increases your chance of upgrading with success.
How to Prepare Your Oracle Database for Release 26ai
Preparations are the key to success. Here's my list of recommended actions that increases your chance of upgrading with success.
dohdatabase.com
December 11, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Preparations are the key to success. Here's my list of recommended actions that increases your chance of upgrading with success.
While doomscrolling I came across an interesting discussion. How do you protect your database before an upgrade?
Here are my thoughts!
Here are my thoughts!
The Best Approach For Backup Before Upgrade
While doomscrolling I came across an interesting discussion. How do you protect your database before an upgrade?
dohdatabase.com
December 9, 2025 at 5:52 AM
While doomscrolling I came across an interesting discussion. How do you protect your database before an upgrade?
Here are my thoughts!
Here are my thoughts!
Seriously? Again!
December 5, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Seriously? Again!
Get a head-start on your upgrade to Oracle AI Database 26ai. Get to know the basics - also about the multitenant conversion.
Upgrade to Oracle AI Database 26ai
Get ready for the future and enjoy the many new cool features in Oracle AI Database 26ai. It is just an upgrade away. This blog post gives you a quick overview of the upgrade to Oracle AI Database 26ai. Plus, it is the starting point of a whole series of blog posts with all the details. Things to Know…
dohdatabase.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Get a head-start on your upgrade to Oracle AI Database 26ai. Get to know the basics - also about the multitenant conversion.
NOLOGGING operations are all about making data loads faster. A Data Pump import is all about data loading.
Here's how you can do it with Data Pump, along with the pitfalls you must be aware of.
Here's how you can do it with Data Pump, along with the pitfalls you must be aware of.
How to Use NOLOGGING to Make Imports Faster
NOLOGGING operations are all about making data loads faster. A Data Pump import is all about data loading. Here's how you can do it with Data Pump, along with the pitfalls you must be aware of.
dohdatabase.com
December 2, 2025 at 6:28 AM
NOLOGGING operations are all about making data loads faster. A Data Pump import is all about data loading.
Here's how you can do it with Data Pump, along with the pitfalls you must be aware of.
Here's how you can do it with Data Pump, along with the pitfalls you must be aware of.
🚀🚀 Start Preparing Today! 🚀🚀
Although Oracle AI Database 26ai is not available on all platforms yet, you should still start your preparations today.
In our next webinar, we'll give our best advise to prepare your database for the next release.
Join us on December 11, 14:00 CET
Although Oracle AI Database 26ai is not available on all platforms yet, you should still start your preparations today.
In our next webinar, we'll give our best advise to prepare your database for the next release.
Join us on December 11, 14:00 CET
November 26, 2025 at 9:25 AM
🚀🚀 Start Preparing Today! 🚀🚀
Although Oracle AI Database 26ai is not available on all platforms yet, you should still start your preparations today.
In our next webinar, we'll give our best advise to prepare your database for the next release.
Join us on December 11, 14:00 CET
Although Oracle AI Database 26ai is not available on all platforms yet, you should still start your preparations today.
In our next webinar, we'll give our best advise to prepare your database for the next release.
Join us on December 11, 14:00 CET
Three small letters in your AutoUpgrade config file, and your SecOps team will thank you!
AutoUpgrade New Features: Get Latest JDK Patches
Three small letters in your AutoUpgrade config file, and your SecOps team will thank you!
dohdatabase.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Three small letters in your AutoUpgrade config file, and your SecOps team will thank you!
Free learning coming your way! Sign up today, so you don't miss out. All tech, no marketing!
New Webinars
Free learning coming your way! Sign up today, so you don't miss out. All tech, no marketing!
dohdatabase.com
November 20, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Free learning coming your way! Sign up today, so you don't miss out. All tech, no marketing!
In a conversion with a customer, we suspect NFS mount point to be the cause of bad Data Pump performance.
But the customer is on Exadata, so let's use that super-fast storage and export to ASM instead.
Here's how to do it.
But the customer is on Exadata, so let's use that super-fast storage and export to ASM instead.
Here's how to do it.
How To Export To ASM Storage – The Full Picture
Here's a guide for moving data using Data Pump and ASM storage. It includes instructions for transferring the file between the two systems.
dohdatabase.com
November 18, 2025 at 5:44 AM
In a conversion with a customer, we suspect NFS mount point to be the cause of bad Data Pump performance.
But the customer is on Exadata, so let's use that super-fast storage and export to ASM instead.
Here's how to do it.
But the customer is on Exadata, so let's use that super-fast storage and export to ASM instead.
Here's how to do it.
🚨🚨 Free Webinars 🚨🚨
* Best Practices for Upgrading to Oracle AI Database 26ai
* Database Patching for DBAs – Patch smarter, not harder
* Patch smarter, not harder – MS Windows Special Edition
😎😎 All tech, no marketing! 😎😎
* Best Practices for Upgrading to Oracle AI Database 26ai
* Database Patching for DBAs – Patch smarter, not harder
* Patch smarter, not harder – MS Windows Special Edition
😎😎 All tech, no marketing! 😎😎
November 17, 2025 at 10:29 AM
🚨🚨 Free Webinars 🚨🚨
* Best Practices for Upgrading to Oracle AI Database 26ai
* Database Patching for DBAs – Patch smarter, not harder
* Patch smarter, not harder – MS Windows Special Edition
😎😎 All tech, no marketing! 😎😎
* Best Practices for Upgrading to Oracle AI Database 26ai
* Database Patching for DBAs – Patch smarter, not harder
* Patch smarter, not harder – MS Windows Special Edition
😎😎 All tech, no marketing! 😎😎
To use AutoUpgrade download mode, you must be able to connect to specific Oracle servers. Here's a list of requirements and a few hints for solving common problems.
How to Fix Errors in AutoUpgrade Download Mode
To use AutoUpgrade download mode, you must be able to connect to specific Oracle servers. Here's a list of requirements and a few hints for solving common problems.
dohdatabase.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:57 AM
To use AutoUpgrade download mode, you must be able to connect to specific Oracle servers. Here's a list of requirements and a few hints for solving common problems.
Reposted by Daniel Overby Hansen
Oracle Software Install using AutoUpgrade on a Brand New VM!
#OracleDB #DB19c #AIDB26 #AutoUpgrade
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#OracleDB #DB19c #AIDB26 #AutoUpgrade
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Oracle Software Install using AutoUpgrade on a Brand New VM! – OracleNotes
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November 7, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Oracle Software Install using AutoUpgrade on a Brand New VM!
#OracleDB #DB19c #AIDB26 #AutoUpgrade
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#OracleDB #DB19c #AIDB26 #AutoUpgrade
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@oraclesean.com showing himself as a brave man doing live demo of Oracle and Docker at DOUG-Day in Copenhagen.
When I go grow up I want to be brave enough to do live demos.
When I go grow up I want to be brave enough to do live demos.
November 5, 2025 at 9:17 AM
@oraclesean.com showing himself as a brave man doing live demo of Oracle and Docker at DOUG-Day in Copenhagen.
When I go grow up I want to be brave enough to do live demos.
When I go grow up I want to be brave enough to do live demos.
How do you use all the options in Data Pump to make the most efficient export to long-term storage? Here's a list of parameters that I would consider using.
Using Data Pump Exports As Long-Term Storage
How do you use all the options in Data Pump to make the most efficient export to long-term storage? Here's a list of parameters that I would consider using.
dohdatabase.com
November 4, 2025 at 6:25 AM
How do you use all the options in Data Pump to make the most efficient export to long-term storage? Here's a list of parameters that I would consider using.
In the multitenant architecture in Oracle AI Database, the container database is essential. If you create it the right way, you can avoid some difficulties later on.
Here's my recommendation for creating container databases.
Here's my recommendation for creating container databases.
How I Think You Should Create Your Container Databases
In the multitenant architecture in Oracle AI Database, the container database is essential. If you create it the right way, you can avoid some difficulties later on. Here's my recommendation for creating container databases.
dohdatabase.com
October 28, 2025 at 6:31 AM
In the multitenant architecture in Oracle AI Database, the container database is essential. If you create it the right way, you can avoid some difficulties later on.
Here's my recommendation for creating container databases.
Here's my recommendation for creating container databases.
YES! 🎉🎉🎉
The October Release Update is out, and it's time to patch your Oracle Database again. ☝☝☝
But don't download patches from My Oracle Support - that's so last year. Use AutoUpgrade! 🚀🚀🚀
The October Release Update is out, and it's time to patch your Oracle Database again. ☝☝☝
But don't download patches from My Oracle Support - that's so last year. Use AutoUpgrade! 🚀🚀🚀
October 23, 2025 at 10:10 AM
YES! 🎉🎉🎉
The October Release Update is out, and it's time to patch your Oracle Database again. ☝☝☝
But don't download patches from My Oracle Support - that's so last year. Use AutoUpgrade! 🚀🚀🚀
The October Release Update is out, and it's time to patch your Oracle Database again. ☝☝☝
But don't download patches from My Oracle Support - that's so last year. Use AutoUpgrade! 🚀🚀🚀
Yes - it's time to patch. I love patching ❤️
If you need any help, tips, or tricks, just let me know.
If you need any help, tips, or tricks, just let me know.
October 22, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Yes - it's time to patch. I love patching ❤️
If you need any help, tips, or tricks, just let me know.
If you need any help, tips, or tricks, just let me know.
Flip through our slides and get updated on the news on Oracle AI Database 26ai. Also, get a glimpse of my impressions from an intensive experience.
That’s a Wrap! Oracle AI World 2025
Flip through our slides and get updated on the news on Oracle AI Database 26ai. Also, get a glimpse of my impressions from an intensive experience.
dohdatabase.com
October 21, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Flip through our slides and get updated on the news on Oracle AI Database 26ai. Also, get a glimpse of my impressions from an intensive experience.
Here a list of Oracle people that I follow for updates on Oracle database tech. Have a look - perhaps you're missing out.
Oracle Influencers
Here a list of Oracle people that I follow for updates on Oracle database tech. Have a look - perhaps you're missing out.
dohdatabase.com
October 20, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Here a list of Oracle people that I follow for updates on Oracle database tech. Have a look - perhaps you're missing out.
Here's solid start on your Thursday. First, learn about the newest Data Pump features and then another run of the upgrade talk.
See you there... 😎
See you there... 😎
Oracle AI World 25: Upgrade to Oracle AI Database 26ai – let’s do it again
We'll do it another time. This is your chance in case you missed our session on Tuesday: Marco Polo 806, Level 1 Upgrade to Oracle AI Database 26ai: Best Practices and Customer Experience We collided with the delayed…
We'll do it another time. This is your chance in case you missed our session on Tuesday: Marco Polo 806, Level 1 Upgrade to Oracle AI Database 26ai: Best Practices and Customer Experience We collided with the delayed…
Oracle AI World 25: Upgrade to Oracle AI Database 26ai – let’s do it again
We'll do it another time. This is your chance in case you missed our session on Tuesday: Marco Polo 806, Level 1 Upgrade to Oracle AI Database 26ai: Best Practices and Customer Experience We collided with the delayed keynote of Larry Ellison, and obviously attending the keynote was way more important than our talk. Therefore, if you couldn't show up but still want to learn about the…
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October 16, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Here's solid start on your Thursday. First, learn about the newest Data Pump features and then another run of the upgrade talk.
See you there... 😎
See you there... 😎
If your migration is tight on time, you can save time by copying the Data Pump dump files before the export completes.
Copy Data Pump Files Before the End of the Export
If your migration is tight on time, you can save time by copying the Data Pump dump files before the export completes.
dohdatabase.com
September 30, 2025 at 4:52 AM
If your migration is tight on time, you can save time by copying the Data Pump dump files before the export completes.
If you need to move 100 PDBs to new hardware and upgrade to Oracle Database 23ai, what would you do? AutoUpgrade and Refreshable Clone PDBs sounds like a perfect match.
How To Upgrade 100 PDBs And Move Them To Another Server
If you need to move 100 PDBs to new hardware and upgrade to Oracle Database 23ai, what would you do? AutoUpgrade and Refreshable Clone PDBs sounds like a perfect match.
dohdatabase.com
September 23, 2025 at 5:18 AM
If you need to move 100 PDBs to new hardware and upgrade to Oracle Database 23ai, what would you do? AutoUpgrade and Refreshable Clone PDBs sounds like a perfect match.
Want to stay updated on Oracle Database upgrades, migrations and patching? Here's a list of sessions at Oracle AI World that'll give you a full update.
Oracle AI World – Come Say Hi!
Want to stay updated on Oracle Database upgrades, migrations and patching? Here's a list of sessions at Oracle AI World that'll give you a full update.
dohdatabase.com
September 16, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Want to stay updated on Oracle Database upgrades, migrations and patching? Here's a list of sessions at Oracle AI World that'll give you a full update.
Wake me up at 02 in the morning and I'll write an AutoUpgrade config file in the dark.
For everyone else, here's a quick way to generate a file for a specific database.
For everyone else, here's a quick way to generate a file for a specific database.
AutoUpgrade New Features: A Very Easy Way To Generate A Config File
Writing a config file is essential for using AutoUpgrade efficiently. There are many parameters to choose from, but here's a really easy way of getting started.
dohdatabase.com
September 9, 2025 at 5:14 AM
Wake me up at 02 in the morning and I'll write an AutoUpgrade config file in the dark.
For everyone else, here's a quick way to generate a file for a specific database.
For everyone else, here's a quick way to generate a file for a specific database.
Patching any piece of software is essential. Datapatch is smart and keeps your Oracle Database protected at the cost of space in SYSAUX.
But you can reclaim that space. How much can you save?
But you can reclaim that space. How much can you save?
Patching Eats Your SYSAUX Tablespace
Patching any piece of software is essential. Datapatch is smart and keeps your Oracle Database protected at the cost of space in SYSAUX. But you can reclaim that space. How much can you save?
dohdatabase.com
September 2, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Patching any piece of software is essential. Datapatch is smart and keeps your Oracle Database protected at the cost of space in SYSAUX.
But you can reclaim that space. How much can you save?
But you can reclaim that space. How much can you save?