OracleDB12c New Feature: Capture Privilege Usage

One of the top features of the Oracle Database 12c that attracted me is capturing the privileges used (and unused). This feature is introduced to strengthen the security of the database to enforce the principle of least privilege. Many application users today have excessive privileges assigned, and believe me, have seen many applications connect to … Read more

Oracle Database 12c is now GA… (Finally!!)

Oracle Database 12c is released today [June 25]… there is a wealth of new features in 12c database, most major ones were discussed by Oracle speakers in conferences since OOW 2012… The major feature is the introduction of container databases and pluggable databases. Database 12c software is available for download at OTN. Documentation is also … Read more