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Philippe Fierens

@pfierens

Belgian based from Brussels. Geuze lover, hiker, backpacker, photographer, loving father and husband. Product Manager at Oracle. My opinions expressed on this platform are my own and do not necessarily reflect my employers.

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What a great song, still in limbo if I prefer the original NiN or Johny Cash
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AHC... www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbHz...

20.11.2025 12:13 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Happy to meet you next week in Nรผrnberg at the @doagev.bsky.social conferenced I have two talks on Wednesday. At 10:00 I will talk about how you can enhance your update experience by using the Oracle Update Advisor and at 15:30 I talk with @alexblyth.net about the latest on Exadata MAA,see you there

10.11.2025 08:38 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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In spirit I was there.

07.09.2025 15:12 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

We are working on sth for OCI :-)

18.07.2025 18:14 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Not a #SQL feature but another great feature to get Accurate Guidance with Streamlined Access for Software Health Oracle Update Advisor blogs.oracle.com/maa/post/ann...

17.07.2025 07:21 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I am more than excited to be able to announce Oracle Update Advisor, check you the blog for all the details blogs.oracle.com/maa/post/ann...

17.07.2025 07:18 ๐Ÿ‘ 6 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

#Oracle #Exadata System Software #25ai (25.2) is here! ๐Ÿš€ Enjoy accelerated AI Vector Search, performance boosts, smarter #Exascale management, and enhanced security (SELinux by default). Thanks to our stellar Engineering & PM teams for making it happen! blogs.oracle.com/exadata/post/exadata252

15.07.2025 21:17 ๐Ÿ‘ 9 ๐Ÿ” 5 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The nano retirement aka weekend is almost over :)

05.07.2025 19:50 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

You want to upgrade your Oracle Databases and Grid Infrastructure to Oracle Database 23ai on ExaDB-D or ExaDB-C@C? I have great news for you! You can now use Exadata Fleet Update to upgrade your fleet. More info on blogs.oracle.com/maa/post/exa...

02.07.2025 11:45 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

no fermented fish? :-)

24.05.2025 08:06 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Happy to be part of the Make IT conference next week, join my sessions if you want to hear the latest about Fleet Patching & Provisioning and Application Continuity

Agenda: makeit.si/schedule/

#makeit

22.05.2025 08:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 13 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The latest #Exadata System Software Updates for 25.1, 24ai (24.1), and 23.1 are now available. Details on theย @exadatapm.bsky.social PM Blog site - blogs.oracle.com/exadata/post...

21.05.2025 23:16 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

ooh the boat :-) remember it vividly during a storm :-)

15.05.2025 20:06 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Z8 :-)

25.03.2025 15:28 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Oracle 23ai JDBC driver supports transparent redirection to the True Cache service, which can be served by either a True Cache instance or an Active Data Guard standby Database ๐Ÿค“
Read more here ๐Ÿ‘‡
blogs.oracle.com/maa/post/tru...

17.03.2025 16:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 15 ๐Ÿ” 7 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Discover how #Oracle #Exadata #X11M delivers extreme performance and cost-effective storage on-premises and in the cloud. Learn how intelligent, database-aware software and features like #XRMEM and Exadata Smart Flash Cache optimize performance and scalability for modern workloads.

13.03.2025 05:09 ๐Ÿ‘ 9 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

seems there will be a new model this year well in a few days

06.01.2025 11:02 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

also saw that it is limited to 10.000 kWh to be returned to the home and then deactivates...

06.01.2025 11:02 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

That is cool didn't know Skoda supported vehicle-to-home ! you ofcourse need to have a charger supporting it.

05.01.2025 18:55 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I normally don't like CAPTCHA's but this one is based on DOOM so I have to like it.

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03.01.2025 15:25 ๐Ÿ‘ 13 ๐Ÿ” 4 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Oh man, wishing you a swift recovery !!! take care

03.01.2025 15:48 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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13.12.2024 15:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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13.12.2024 15:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Want to know what is new in Oracle Fleet Patching & Provisioning 23ai? Join me in Meeting Room 11 at #ukougdiscover24 for my session, including live demo's.

02.12.2024 11:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Join me at Noon in Meeting room 11 for my talk
Out-of-place patching automation: the answer to almost everything. And learn how to supercharge your patching experience.

02.12.2024 11:28 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

great questions after the session thank you for attending

02.12.2024 11:25 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Great atmosphere at #ukougdiscover24 packed for the keynote. Great to meet up with customers, the community and @oracleace.bsky.social good to be back.

02.12.2024 11:20 ๐Ÿ‘ 6 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

See you in Birmingham on Sunday and Monday 1th and 2nd Dec
On Sunday for Application Continuity with Oracle Database 23ai. And on Monday for :
Out-of-place patching automation: the answer to almost everything
and of course
What's new in Oracle Fleet Patching and Provisioning 23ai
#ukougdiscover24

28.11.2024 15:09 ๐Ÿ‘ 9 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

ok :-) thanks for clarifying.

21.11.2024 16:10 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Let me know if you have questions about FPP. I'm happy to connect and help with potential issues.

21.11.2024 15:59 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0