2024 is coming close to an end, and what a year!

What Happened In 2024?

• 7 releases of AutoUpgrade which included many new features. The one I’m most proud of is AutoUpgrade Patching. Being able to patch a database with just one command is a great help.

• My team started the Oracle DBAs run the world appreciation campaign. The biggest and most important systems have an Oracle Database underneath and a DBA next to it. A lot happens in tech these days, and I think DBAs need more appreciation. If we meet at a conference, say hello and get a sticker with the slogan. Put the sticker on your bosses’ door, so they are constantly reminded.

  

• My most popular blog post was How to Patch Oracle Grid Infrastructure 19c Using In-Place OPatchAuto. But did you know there’s a much better way to patch Oracle Grid Infrastructure?

• The most popular video on our YouTube channel was Virtual Classroom Seminar #19: Move to Oracle 23ai – Everything about Multitenant – PART 1. You spent more than 1.000 hours watching it. If you need more tech content, check out the other webinars. All tech, no marketing!

• What’s your wish for 2025? Leave a comment to make it happen.

My Wishes For Next Year

• I wish for even more customer feedback. If you have a good idea, please don’t hesitate to reach out. This enhancement and this one come from customer feedback. Your Feedback Matters!

• I wish you try AutoUpgrade Patching when you patch your database in January next year (you do that, right?). At least use it to download patches. It’s so much easier than going through My Oracle Support.

• I wish the world would be inspired by the Oracle community. Despite all our differences, we meet each other with an open mind and a smile. We share knowledge and work together towards the greater good. A big shout-out to the many volunteers that make our community thrive!

Get Ready By Stopping

When this blog post is out, I’ll already be on Christmas holiday (I started early this year). 😎🎄

I love working in tech, but you need time off to recharge your batteries. Especially as a DBA, you get frequent adrenalin kicks when making changes in production. 🪫🔌🔋

Wind down, spend time with family and friends, work on your hobby, listen to music, read a book, and learn something new. 🤗🎶📖

I’m sure 2025 will be just as awesome!