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Past Event Recordings
Exadata Deployment Case Study with Cardinal Health
January 26, 2012 — Many organizations are migrating to Exadata to reduce costs, improve performance and availability, ensure disaster recovery, and more. But with any migration, there are a number of potential pitfalls and obstacles to avoid. The webinar will cover installation, resource management, administration, application design, performance, and DBA experiences.
Query Performance - The Missing Link in Your IT Department
December 7, 2011 — Join renowned performance tuning expert, Curt Triplett, as he discusses how the DBA can implement a proactive query tuning strategy based on intelligent diagnosis and then integrate the process into an end-to-end performance strategy in your IT organization
Hey Oracle Optimizer! Don’t Mess with MY Plans
September 28, 2011 — Unexpected execution plans due to system changes such as optimizer version and statistics, schema/metadata definitions, and system settings can have disastrous effects on performance. Learn how 11g SQL Plan Management (SPM) provides controlled plan evolution to ensure stability and consistent SQL performance.
Oracle SQL Tuning Tips – OEM is not Enough
August 31, 2011 — Using OEM to resolve performance issues? It’s not showing you everything. Learn new performance tuning techniques based on response time analysis. Real-life case studies are used to demonstrate the techniques.
Monitoring Database Performance on VMware
June 22, 2011 — When moving databases to a virtual environment the performance metrics DBAs typically use to troubleshoot performance issues become unreliable; such as O/S metrics, storage configurations, CPU allocation and more. DBAs no longer have a clear, reliable view of the factors impacting database performance. Join us and discover some best practices for maintaining optimum performance in VMware.
Advanced Memory Management Troubleshooting for SQL Server
June 16, 2011 — Some of the obvious factors leading to memory problems involve the operating system and the amount of physical RAM installed. But most DBAs neglect to configure their SQL instances to use the available memory efficiently. This session will help you avoid spending money on unnecessary hardware enhancements, plus you’ll also see how efficient memory configurations improve overall SQL Server performance.
Fine Tune Oracle Execution Plans for Performance Gains
March 24, 2011 — A solid understanding the operators and their order of execution makes a big difference in deciding the best execution plan – and ultimately how it effects the performance of your Oracle database. Janis Griffin will discuss the different operators found in an execution plan and how they consume resources, demonstrate the best methods for collecting execution plans, and provide tips on tuning the best execution plan.
Server Consolidation for Rock Stars
February 23, 2011 — The term 'server consolidation' means something different to everyone and it's causing confusion and unrealistic expectations between management and DBA teams. Join Thomas LaRock, a.k.a. @SQLRockstar, and how to scope out a consolidation project, decide what to consolidate first, and how to manage expectations throughout the process.
New SQL Tuning Tips for Oracle Using Response-Time Analysis
January 26, 2011 — Using OEM to resolve performance issues? It’s not showing you everything. Learn new performance tuning techniques based on response time analysis. Real-life case studies are used to demonstrate the techniques.
SQL Server Performance Tuning Made Easy
October 7, 2010 — Learn how to put a performance tuning process – based on the concept of Performance Intelligence – into your work routine that will save you time, your company money, and allow you to be more proactive.
Master Oracle Results Cache
September 15, 2010 — Learn how to leverage Results Cache to improve database and application performance. You’ll get practical advice for how to determine the best data sets for Results Cache and avoid common pitfalls.
Sybase ASE Performance Tuning Tips
September 1, 2010 — Quickly find and correct the bad SQL dragging down database performance. We cover topics such as: SQL diagramming, wait type data, column selectivity, and more that will help you through future tuning projects.
4 Oracle Performance Tips You Should Know
June 24, 2010 — Learn how to determine the best tuning approach for a SQL statement by utilizing response time analysis and visual SQL diagramming techniques. A “must see” for those who rely on OEM Performance Packs.
4 SQL Server Performance Tips You Should Know
May 25, 2010 — Learn a four-step process that will help you quickly find and correct the bad SQL code. Covering topics such as: SQL diagramming, wait type data, column selectivity, and more.