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How do you manage large database integrations? ✏️ With interface agreements. Contracts that state what data is required, its name, data type , nullability, and constraints, and a date that it is guaranteed not to change. All signed and dated by all stakeholders involved. If you violate the agreement you roll back your changes and wait until the date you agreed to with your downstream systems.

𝐇𝐢 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞 - 𝐎𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐃𝐁𝐀 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 - 𝟑+ 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 - 𝐊𝐚𝐧𝐣𝐮𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐠 𝐌𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐢, 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐝 – 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝟯𝟬 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐬: 𝟐𝟒/𝟕 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 : 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 1. Database Installation and Configuration>> Deploy and set up Oracle databases in accordance with industry best practices, ensuring optimal performance and security. 2. Performance Tuning>> Monitor and optimize database performance, addressing bottlenecks, query optimization, and resource utilization to enhance overall system efficiency. 3. Security Management>> Implement and maintain robust security measures, including user access controls, encryption, and auditing, to safeguard sensitive financial data in compliance with industry regulations. 4. Backup and Recovery>> Develop and execute comprehensive backup and recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and minimize downtime in case of system failures or disasters. 5. Patch Management>> Stay current with Oracle database releases and security patches, applying updates promptly to mitigate vulnerabilities and maintain a secure database environment. 6. Database Design and Modeling>> Collaborate with application developers and architects to design and model databases that meet the bank's requirements for data integrity, scalability, and performance. 7. High Availability Solutions>> Implement and manage high availability solutions such as Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC) and Data Guard to ensure continuous access to critical banking systems. 8. Capacity Planning>> Analyze and forecast database growth patterns, recommending, and implementing scalable solutions to accommodate the increasing data volumes associated with banking operations. 9. Database Monitoring>> Utilize monitoring tools to track database performance metrics, proactively identify issues, and respond promptly to incidents to minimize impact on banking services. 10. Documentation>> Maintain thorough documentation of database configurations, processes, and procedures, ensuring a comprehensive knowledge base for troubleshooting and future reference. 11. Collaboration and Communication>> Work closely with cross-functional teams, including system administrators, developers, and business analysts, to address database-related requirements and issues effectively. 12. Compliance and Auditing>> Ensure databases adhere to regulatory requirements and industry standards, actively participating in audits and implementing corrective actions as necessary to maintain compliance in the banking domain. 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐕 𝐨𝐧 - 𝐚𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐲@𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬.𝐜𝐨𝐦

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🔒 Did you know that the 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 is a transformative approach for protecting sensitive information?" 🛡️ 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 is a vital feature within Data Security, safeguarding sensitive information against unauthorized access and potential data breaches. 🧩 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐏𝐈𝐈) - Masking PII data, such as addresses, emails, and Social Security numbers, for unauthorized users in customer service or call center applications. 🔐 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 - Masking financial data, including account numbers or transaction details, for data analysts or developers who do not need to see exact figures. 🔗 Adherence to Compliance Requirements Meeting privacy and security compliance requirements, such as 𝐆𝐃𝐏𝐑, 𝐇𝐈𝐏𝐀𝐀, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐂𝐈-𝐃𝐒𝐒, by ensuring sensitive data is only accessible to authorized individuals. 💡 𝐎𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 (𝐎𝐅𝐒𝐀𝐀), enriched the data redaction feature and following tables support Data Redaction: 👇 𝐀𝐀𝐈_𝐃𝐑𝐅_𝐅𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍_𝐌𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑—This table defines redaction functions for essential data types such as addresses, emails, card numbers, and phone numbers. 𝐀𝐀𝐈_𝐃𝐑𝐅_𝐅𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍_𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐔𝐌𝐍_𝐌𝐀𝐏 - This table maps these redaction functions to specific columns containing Personally Identifiable Information (PII), ensuring data is redacted as per the function mappings." 𝐀𝐀𝐈_𝐃𝐑𝐅_𝐓𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄_𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐒_𝐂𝐃_𝐌𝐀𝐏 - This table stores the mapping of tables containing columns marked for redaction to the Access codes. These access codes are SMS function codes and are expected to be mapped to the role 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐔𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐘. The policy expression will be created based on this role and evaluated to access non-redacted data. In Oracle Financial Services Analytical Applications (OFSAA), 🛠️ configuring data redaction involves setting up specific 🧑💻 𝘶𝘴𝘦𝘳-𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘱, 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘱𝘴, 👩💻 defining 𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘴, and executing OOB 𝘣𝘢𝘵𝘤𝘩 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘴 for optimal security. 📑 For detailed steps, refer to the 📚 official documentation below. #ofsaa #DataSecurity #Oracle #DataRedaction #Compliance 👉https://lnkd.in/ghczVmgv 👉 https://lnkd.in/gGUm--8X

𝐇𝐢 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞 - 𝐎𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐃𝐁𝐀 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 - 𝟑+ 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 - 𝐊𝐚𝐧𝐣𝐮𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐠 𝐌𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐢, 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐝 – 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝟯𝟬 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐬: 𝟐𝟒/𝟕 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 : 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 1. Database Installation and Configuration>> Deploy and set up Oracle databases in accordance with industry best practices, ensuring optimal performance and security. 2. Performance Tuning>> Monitor and optimize database performance, addressing bottlenecks, query optimization, and resource utilization to enhance overall system efficiency. 3. Security Management>> Implement and maintain robust security measures, including user access controls, encryption, and auditing, to safeguard sensitive financial data in compliance with industry regulations. 4. Backup and Recovery>> Develop and execute comprehensive backup and recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and minimize downtime in case of system failures or disasters. 5. Patch Management>> Stay current with Oracle database releases and security patches, applying updates promptly to mitigate vulnerabilities and maintain a secure database environment. 6. Database Design and Modeling>> Collaborate with application developers and architects to design and model databases that meet the bank's requirements for data integrity, scalability, and performance. 7. High Availability Solutions>> Implement and manage high availability solutions such as Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC) and Data Guard to ensure continuous access to critical banking systems. 8. Capacity Planning>> Analyze and forecast database growth patterns, recommending, and implementing scalable solutions to accommodate the increasing data volumes associated with banking operations. 9. Database Monitoring>> Utilize monitoring tools to track database performance metrics, proactively identify issues, and respond promptly to incidents to minimize impact on banking services. 10. Documentation>> Maintain thorough documentation of database configurations, processes, and procedures, ensuring a comprehensive knowledge base for troubleshooting and future reference. 11. Collaboration and Communication>> Work closely with cross-functional teams, including system administrators, developers, and business analysts, to address database-related requirements and issues effectively. 12. Compliance and Auditing>> Ensure databases adhere to regulatory requirements and industry standards, actively participating in audits and implementing corrective actions as necessary to maintain compliance in the banking domain. 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐕 𝐨𝐧 - 𝐚𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐲@𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬.𝐜𝐨𝐦

Reduce risk and control access Evolving methods of working are demanding more secure data analytics systems. With Oracle Analytics, the semantic layer and data model ensure that everyone uses a common set of curated data and definitions, thereby reducing inconsistencies. Application and role-based security specify who is authorized to access what. Data-level security enables fine-grained access controls while ensuring that all stakeholders use the same data irrespective of their personalized view and level of access. Plus, native integration with federated identity management systems enables single sign-on (SSO) across applications. 🔒📊🔐 #DataSecurity #Analytics #Oracle #SingleSignOn

Reduce risk and control access Evolving methods of working are demanding more secure data analytics systems. With Oracle Analytics, the semantic layer and data model ensure that everyone uses a common set of curated data and definitions, thereby reducing inconsistencies. Application and role-based security specify who is authorized to access what. Data-level security enables fine-grained access controls while ensuring that all stakeholders use the same data irrespective of their personalized view and level of access. Plus, native integration with federated identity management systems enables single sign-on (SSO) across applications. 🔒📊🔐 #DataSecurity #Analytics #Oracle #SingleSignOn

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🗂 Advanced Oracle DBA Interview Scenario: Handling Multi-Site Data Guard with Cascading Standby and Severe Network Constraints 🔍 Scenario: You manage a multi-site Oracle Data Guard environment for a mission-critical 24/7 application with three locations: Primary in New York, Physical Standby 1 in London (sync mode), Physical Standby 2 in Tokyo (cascaded from Standby 1, async mode). Due to severe network constraints between New York and London, you’re experiencing delays that push London’s standby behind by 10-15 minutes. Additionally, Tokyo's cascaded standby is several hours behind A disaster strikes, and the New York primary becomes completely unreachable. Question: How would you proceed with the failover process in this complex, latency-affected environment? With London also delayed, how would you mitigate the potential data loss in Tokyo to get it as current as possible? Once Tokyo is promoted to primary, what approach would you take to eventually re-establish synchronization with New York once it becomes available, considering the complex cascaded setup? ✅ Answer Guidelines: Failover Process: Promote London to primary, applying all available redo to bring it as close as possible to New York’s state. Initiate a manual failover if automatic failover is not feasible due to network issues. Minimizing Data Loss in Tokyo: Force all remaining redo logs from London to be applied immediately in Tokyo, possibly adjusting the cascading configuration temporarily to directly sync Tokyo. Use RMAN incremental backups from London’s state to Tokyo if needed to bring Tokyo as close as possible to London’s state. After promoting Tokyo, continually monitor log application rates to handle any latent redo. Resynchronizing with New York: Once New York is reachable, determine if Flashback Database was enabled; flash back the former primary if possible to its most recent SCN. Reconfigure the Data Guard Broker to synchronize New York from Tokyo. Carefully manage role transitions and redo applications to avoid any data inconsistencies. #OracleDBA #DataGuard #DisasterRecovery #HighAvailability #DBAInterview #OracleDatabase

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