How to Check Oracle Database Role Using V$DATABASE View
Jan 1, 2026 / · 3 min read · Oracle Data Guard DBA SQL Query Database Administration V$DATABASE Standby Database Primary Database ·How to Check Oracle Database Role Using V$DATABASE View Purpose The SQL query SELECT database_role FROM v$database is a fundamental Oracle Database command used to determine the current operational role of a database instance. This query is essential for Database Administrators (DBAs) working with Oracle Data Guard …
Read MoreCheck Missing Archive Logs in Oracle Data Guard Standby Database
Nov 26, 2025 / · 3 min read · Oracle Data Guard Database Administration Standby Database Archive Logs Replication Troubleshooting SQL Query ·Check Missing Archive Logs in Oracle Data Guard Standby Database Purpose This SQL query helps database administrators identify missing archive logs on an Oracle Data Guard standby database. When archive logs fail to transfer from the primary to the standby database, it creates gaps that prevent proper synchronization. …
Read MoreHow to Monitor Oracle Shared Pool Usage with V$SGASTAT
Aug 22, 2025 / · 2 min read · oracle database shared pool memory tuning dba scripts sql query oracle performance database monitoring administration v$sgastat ·How to Monitor Oracle Shared Pool Usage with V$SGASTAT Database Administrators (DBAs) frequently need to track memory allocation inside Oracle’s SGA (System Global Area), especially within the Shared Pool. Monitoring the shared pool helps identify memory fragmentation, excessive parsing, and potential memory-related …
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