Reaping the Rewards from Actively Volunteering
Michelle Malcher, security architect and Select executive editor, shares the benefits and rewards of being an active volunteer within the IOUG community and the database community at large.
It may seem difficult to believe the rewards outnumber the time and effort put into volunteering.

A Master (Class) Discussion with Jim Czuprynski
September 13 will be a day of learning around Oracle Database 12cR2. Join experts for the Oracle Master Class, which will focus on two of the most compelling features - Multitenancy and Database In-Memory (DBIM) - with plenty of discussion around other pertinent features.

Storage Migration
The database needs storage and memory, an obvious statement. This also seems to be what the database administrator is always asking for, more disk and more memory. It is possible with Automatic Storage Management (ASM) to take advantage of any new storage technology.

DBA 201: Training a Guardian of the Data
The role of database administrator is critical within any organization. As you evolve from a junior administrator to a senior administrator, you not only take on more responsibilities, you accept the duty of guiding the role’s future and the safekeeping of your organization’s data.

The Future Has Arrived: Big Data took center stage at COLLABORATE 17
The COLLABORATE 17 conference for Oracle professionals has come and gone for 2017. It was an event which illustrated the disruptive changes we are currently experiencing in technology. The age of Big Data has moved the needle for data professionals.