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Friday, August 21, 2026 · 2 stories, curated & summarized — click any story for the source.

AWS Database Blog awsdatabase ↺ since 08-19

Measure SQL*Net Latency Before Migrating Oracle to ExaCC@AWS

Oracle Database@AWS hosts Exadata infrastructure within AWS data centers, which can alter SQL*Net latency profiles for applications. The CRET methodology leverages AWR, Active Session History, and SQL Trace to identify latency-sensitive SQL and quantify performance impacts prior to migration. This approach enables teams to characterize network behavior changes and plan accordingly.

  • ExaCC@AWS changes network topology, potentially affecting SQL*Net response times.
  • Use AWR, ASH, and SQL Trace to pinpoint latency-sensitive SQL statements.
  • Quantify pre-migration latency baselines to predict post-migration performance.
  • Identify application-level bottlenecks before committing to the migration.

Fleet impact: For ExaCC and RAC fleets, validate network routing and packet sizes to ensure SQL*Net paths remain optimal. Monitor AWR reports for increased 'SQL*Net message from client' waits post-migration to adjust application connection pooling or retry logic.

AWS Database Blog awsdatabase ↺ since 08-20

Use SQLcl to Create Oracle Wallets for AWS DMS SSL Connections

AWS Database Blog details how to leverage Oracle SQLcl as a lightweight alternative to the full Oracle Client for managing SSL certificates. The guide covers installing SQLcl, adding necessary certificates, testing the secure connection, and configuring the corresponding endpoint in AWS DMS. This approach simplifies the setup for SSL-encrypted data replication between AWS DMS and Amazon RDS for Oracle.

  • SQLcl offers a lightweight alternative to the full Oracle Client for managing certificates.
  • Step-by-step process included for adding certs and testing SSL connectivity.
  • Directly supports configuring AWS DMS endpoints for encrypted RDS for Oracle connections.
  • Reduces overhead by avoiding full client installation for wallet management.
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