Oracle CPAT serves as the single source of truth for Oracle Database migrations. We are continuously enhancing the tool to incorporate more comprehensive information and provide an even better experience for users. Let me walk you through some of the new features now available in CPAT. Source Cloud Vendor: CPAT will try to identify the…

In case you missed the previous posts: This post will cover the traditional upgrade from a 19c pdb to 23ai.I’ll also rename the PDB to demonstrate this capability. Why should I use AutoUpgrade? It’s worth mentioning that the same steps can be applied if you’re using Oracle Exadata Database Service on Cloud@Customer (ExaCC). What you can do:…

In case you missed the previous post: Part 1 – Refreshable Clone PDBs This post will cover the traditional upgrade from a non-cdb 19c to 23ai pdb.You can also use the same approach to upgrade from 19c pdb to 23ai. Why should I use AutoUpgrade? One thing to point out is you can use the same…

There are many ways to upgrade your database to 23ai. You can use the OCI Console, OCI command-line tools, and AutoUpgrade. AutoUpgrade is heavily used by Exadata on-premises customers, and you can also use this powerful tool on OCI. Why should I use AutoUpgrade? In this post, I will cover the Refreshable Clone PDBs. One…

CPAT currently includes more than 80 possible checks. Purpose: Identify issues that may interfere with the migration of the source database to the target. Each CPAT Check: The results of Checks are Listed from Most Serious to Least Serious. Action Required means there’s a significant chance that something from the source database will not be…

I was assisting a customer with migrating a PDB from on-premises to OCI. The source database did not have TDE configured. After plugging the PDB into the OCI CDB, the customer encountered some TDE issues. I created the following test to replicate the steps. First, I’ll create a new on-premises PDB without TDE enabled: Let’s…

One Year at Oracle: A Life Transformed A year ago, I joined Oracle after several intense years as a consultant. Looking back, this decision has brought about transformative changes in my personal and professional life. I’m excited to share this journey, reflecting on the differences Oracle has made and what a difference a supportive company…

In this blog post, we will discuss how to minimize patching downtime in Oracle Database environments using AutoUpgrade Patching. AutoUpgrade Patching is a new enhanced capability of AutoUpgrade that automates all of the necessary steps in the database patching process, including optional downloading. AutoUpgrade Patching will create a brand new target ORACLE_HOME using a base…

Humans create software, and as such, it is inherently imperfect. Programmers work diligently to write code to perform complex tasks, solve problems, and make processes easier. However, mistakes or unforeseen issues can arise despite their best efforts, leading to software bugs or glitches. If you encounter any issues with CPAT, first verify that you’re using…

Gather target properties – Fetch Target Instance Properties for Use in Source Instance Analysis If the target environment already exists, a helpful approach is to create a properties file from the target database and utilize it to make a more precise evaluation of the source database. CPAT will consider the actual values of specific attributes,…