Do I need a patch? Because timezone data is embedded not only in Database tables but also in arguments to PL/SQL functions and Java code, there is no way for Oracle to definitively tell any customer that they do NOT need to patch. The only way to eliminate risk is to patch all your systems. [...]
Archive of entries posted on May 2009
Managing Software Packages (aka RPMs) with Yum
Yum (Yellow dog Updater, Modified) automatic updater and package installer/remover for rpm systems. It automatically computes dependencies and figures out what things should occur to install packages.
Packages also include a digital signature to identify their source. Software management utilities like yum and rpm verify these signatures using GPG public key. Yum and RPM share a common keyring that stores all public keys for approved sources.
Building Firestarter Firewall and Clam AntiVirus Packages
Please refer to my post Build your own Red Hat Packages to setup the build environment. This article shows how to build firestarter filrewall and clam antivirus from source.
Build your own Red Hat Packages
To build RPMs as local user, you need to create rpm build directory in your home directory. I recommend creating a separate user for building RPMs.
Managing Oracle database services
This articles summarizes on how to start, stop and check the status of Oracle database services.
Removing Oracle 10g Software from Linux Server
This article briefs about the steps that are required to remove Oracle 10g software from Linux server using Oracle Universal Installer and manually.
Change is inevitable
I have never thought I would start blogging, but you know change is envitable. So, here I am with my first post – Hello World! SQL> SELECT ‘Hello World!’ first_post 2 FROM DUAL; FIRST_POST ————- Hello World!