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Automating DBA Tasks with Oracle GoldenGate - Part 2

Automating DBA Tasks with Oracle GoldenGate In this post, we will explore how to automate DBA jobs with Goldengate. If you're reading this directly, I recommend checking out Part 1 first to understand how it works. If you've already read Part 1, feel free to continue from here! Or you are already familiar with goldengate you are good enough to continue. Steps to Automate User Management in Goldengate Configure Goldengate parameters and place the required shell and SQL scripts. Add the necessary input into GG_USERMGMT_TB, such as the username, database name, and granted roles. Verify that the user has been successfully created in the database. This setup is sufficient to bring your bright idea to life using your environment. Here, the E_E01_1 extract acts as the master process to automate DBA job user management operations. I have two databases, orclpdb01 and orclpdb02, with the master extract process configured and running on or...

Automating DBA Tasks with Oracle GoldenGate - Part 1

Automating DBA Tasks with Oracle GoldenGate Oracle GoldenGate is widely recognized as one of the best tools for real-time data replication. It allows seamless database migrations, schema or table replication across homogeneous and heterogeneous environments, and enhances database performance by offloading reporting workloads. Additionally, it ensures high availability by enables Bi-directional or cascading database replication configurations. Beyond these well-known benefits, GoldenGate can also be leveraged for automating routine DBA tasks, reducing manual intervention and improving efficiency by Streamline Your DBA Tasks with EVENTACTIONS. Let's explore how you can leverage its EVENTACTIONS parameter to automate routine DBA tasks, reduce manual effort, and optimize workflows. In this post, I will demonstrate how GoldenGate can assist in automating key DBA operations, such as: Starting or stopping GoldenGate processes – Automate the m...