The DBA Q&A (99¢) app presents a collection of Oracle-centric questions and their corresponding answers — written by an author who apparently has studied English as a second language — designed to mimic what a prospective candidate might be asked in a typical DBA job interview. Sweaty palms optional.
The Oracle database ships with a supplied but undocumented PL/SQL package named SYS.DBMS_SYS_SQL. This package enables the execution of dynamic SQL but it also enables the parsing of a statement as a specific database user and with the privileges of this specific database user. This PL/SQL package is highly privileged, obviously. The EXECUTE privilege on this package is not granted to database user, by default. It should almost never be granted to any database user, ever. When asked to grant execution on this package to someone, a smart DBA will always say "no."
With the Sun Microsystems deal closed, SoftwareAdvice.com thought it would be fun to guess who might be next on Oracle’s M&A agenda.
In the post that follows, SoftwareAdvice.com attempt to make a few educated guesses on Oracle’s next move based on the criteria they employed in their past acquisitions. They also want to hear from you. What company do you think will be Oracle’s next target? Be sure to take the survey and express your opinions.
Before we go any further, let’s put this all in context by looking at a graphical illustration of Oracle’s recent M&A activity.
On the weekend of May 22, 2010, the Portland Development community is coming together in a way never experienced before.
Using the University of Portland campus, SQLSaturday, Portland Code Camp, and Portland Bar Camp are combining and coordinating efforts to bring 800-1000 regional technology professionals together for the opportunity to immerse themselves in seminars, presentations, group exploration, and networking. Participants will be able to engage in their preferred technology, as well as to 'sample' other options
Admittance to this event is free, all costs are covered by donations and sponsorships. Please register soon as seating is limited, and let friends and colleages know about the event.
>> Click here to register.
Most sessions will be one hour and fifteen minutes (1:15), and a few 'deep dive' sessions will be longer (2.5 hours). The 'deep dive' sessions will be scheduled for 7:00 PM (after the snacks and refreshments.) Also, throughout the day, there may be opportunities for 30 minute 'SQL snack' sessions.
>> Click here to submit your presentation abstract.
I encourage all Oracle SQL and PL/SQL enthusiasts living in the Pacific Northwest to present in and/or attend this not-to-be-missed event.
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