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Top 5: blog posts from March 2026

March 31, 2026 No Comments
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March is over and, as usual, I’d like to share my list of must‑read articles with you. These pieces either bring us new insights or tackle everyday problems with a simple, engaging approach.

Here it is, without further ado. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I did!

SQL Assertions
The constraints you’ve been waiting for since 1992! In this practical example, Javier walks us through their strengths and limitations.
I want to read it!
Oracle RAC Startup Architecture
Do you really know the order in which an Oracle RAC actually starts up, or do you just pray that it works? Anish explains it all in a super clear way.
Read It now!
Why oracle’s optimizer has been getting smarter for 15 years and what 26ai version actually adds
From “guess how many rows” to a self-correcting Optimizer: 15 years of magic and what’s new in Oracle 26ai according to Prashant.
Let’s read it!
How to Clone a Non-CDB as a PDB in a CDB with Data Guard Configuration
Data Guard + Non-CDB to PDB: the detail nobody tells you about. Maicon walks you through the full procedure.
Dive into it!
Oracle „Lizenzfalle“ Oracle Standard Edition und Oracle Text Indizes
Watch out: your Oracle Text index on Standard Edition is using forbidden compression without asking for permission! This month’s silent trap, clearly explained by Chris.
Check this out!

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