WSL2 is a game-changer for developers like me. I prefer Oracle Linux 8 for coding in Ansible, Terraform, and OCI-CLI. Setting up Oracle Linux 8.8 on WSL2 from the Microsoft Store was easy. With OCI CLI configured within the Linux environment, managing Oracle Cloud Infrastructure resources became effortless. WSL2 eliminates the need for additional virtualization software, providing a seamless Linux environment on Windows. This integration has significantly improved my development workflow, making tasks like deploying infrastructure and managing cloud resources more accessible. In conclusion, WSL2’s integration with Windows and support for various Linux distributions, including Oracle Linux, has transformed the way I work. If you’re a developer, I highly recommend giving WSL2 a try – it might just revolutionize your…
Read MoreWindows Podman & Oracle Container Registry & VS Code – What a Match!
Introduction Podman utilizes a daemonless architecture to run Linux containers on Windows through the Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 (WSL2), providing full Linux kernel compatibility and high performance. Podman Desktop offers a graphical interface for managing containers and images, enhancing usability by integrating seamlessly with WSL2’s capabilities. This combination delivers a powerful container management solution for Windows users, leveraging the strength of Linux containers directly within a Windows environment. Together with the Oracle provided images on the container registry and the very popular Visual Studio Code, you get a powerful platform for Oracle SQL & PL/SQL Development. Installation Install and Setup Podman Desktop for Windows & Podman For Windows, several install methods like Silent Windows installer, Chocolatey, Scoop and…
Read MorePCA X9-2 – Update 3.0.2-M3.7.1 (302-b1010555) kills your Grafana SMTP Settings
Following the recent PCA upgrade from 3.0.2-M3.5 to 3.0.2-M3.7.1, we encountered an issue where Grafana was unable to send alerts as intended. Since Grafana plays a crucial role in monitoring aspects such as the health state of ZFSSA, restoring this functionality became important. Upon raising a service request (SR), it was identified as a bug that is planned for resolution in version 3.0.2-M3.9, according to support. Therefore, if version 3.0.2-M3.8 is released in the future, we’ll need to verifay the situation again. Previously, there was a MOS note detailing the configuration of SMTP for the earlier software release, identified by Doc ID 2964429.1. Unfortunately, this document is currently unavailable. I am hopeful that it will be updated in the near…
Read MorePCA X9-2 – How To: Storage Expansion with High Performance Storage DE3-24P
Situation The Oracle Private Cloud Appliance X9-2 was delivered at the end 2022 with high capacity storage. For the Oracle PCA X9-2, there are two distinct storage types available, differentiated by their disk characteristics such as type, size, and whether they are HDDs or SSDs. The standard block size for a Block Volume in this system is set at 8k. However, if your specific workload requires a different block size, you can customize the Block Volume at the time of its creation using the tag ‘PCA_blocksize’ (this aspect will be explored in a separate test). The disk shelves within the system are interconnected using dual 100Gb interfaces. Two variants are available: High Capacity – DE3-24C High Performance – DE3-24P…
Read MorePCA X9-2 – 3.0.2-b1010555: Changed Availability Domain Identifier
Following the application of the most recent patch set to our Oracle Private Cloud Appliance PCA X9-2, currently on version 3.0.2-b1010555, we encountered an issue with our OCI CLI script, which has been in use for some time to generate a block volume. It’s important to note that the script configures parameters such as profile, certificate, and compartment through the use of variables. The “NotAuthorizedOrNotFound” return code indicates that either a) the user’s IAM API key is incorrect, or b) one of the specified parameters is unavailable. Given that answer a) has been ruled out, as basic commands such as oci bv volume list are functioning correctly, the focus should shift to answer b). Among the parameters used, the one…
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