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Installing Oracle 21c Express Edition on CentOS 7

2021-11-05T16:24:00.000+05:30

Features of Oracle 21c:-Multi-tenant: Get isolation, agility, and economies of scale by managing multiple Pluggable Databases inside your Oracle Multi-tenant Container DatabaseIn-Memory: Support real-time analytics, business intelligence, and reports by keeping your important data in the Oracle Database In-Memory column storePartitioning: Enhance performance, availability, and manageability of

Installing Oracle 21c Express Edition on Ubuntu 64-bit

2021-10-28T09:00:00.001+05:30

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Installing a 1 GB swap in Ubuntu without partitioning

2021-10-20T21:09:00.002+05:30

Some software that you install e.g. oracle database XE requires you to have greater than one GB swap space. So, if you have not created a swap partition of greater than 1GB just because you have lot of RAM, you may land in a fix so as what do now . Although , in ubuntu , you can easily use GParted to create a new swap space but some times you don't have enough free space or don't want

Windows 11 - How to adjust Taskbar position

2021-07-10T19:49:00.000+05:30

Hi Friends,In the new edition of Microsoft Windows i.e. Windows 11, the taskbar along with start menu and search button has a new position i.e. in middle of the screen.As per your preference, this might not be most desirable setting. However, Windows 11 currently provides you with choice to change it to left align or keeping it in centre. To do so, you can right click on the taskbar and

Enabling TPM for Windows 11 on Dell laptop

2021-07-09T23:28:00.000+05:30

Hello Friends,As you all might be aware that Microsoft has announced its latest version of Windows i.e. Windows 11 during their recent event of 24th June,2021. This new version of Windows comes with lot of changes including a new look, a redesigned start menu, an easy to use settings app and new icons as well. Most importantly, Microsoft has build this new version with a focus on

How to Recover admin password of Splunk

2021-06-12T19:41:00.000+05:30

Case 1 (If you are on Splunk 7.1 or prior) :-Rename the file passwd in directory $SPLUNK_HOME/etc to passwd.bkpRestart the splunk serviceLogin using username "admin" and password "changeme" Case 2 (If you are on Splunk 7.1+) :-Rename the file passwd in directory $SPLUNK_HOME/etc to passwd.bkpCreate a file $SPLUNK_HOME/etc/system/local/user-seed.conf.Sample content :[user_info]USERNAME =

A quick guide for Installing Arch Linux in virtualbox

2017-09-08T03:14:00.001+05:30

Hello friends, There are several guides for installing Arch linux (a very popular linux distribution) including Arch's own Guide. So, why write another one ?? Reason is simple... none of them worked 100% for me. So, I thought why not share with you a process or method that worked for me. Majority of what I have written below is taken from this blog . However, even this one was not

Finding software add-ons using terminal in ubuntu

2012-09-25T22:51:00.000+05:30

You can install any program/software/package via Terminal with the following command "sudo apt-get install <program/software/package name>". It will always work. But,if you install it via Ubuntu Software Center, it also suggest for a few add-ons which are many times useful. &

Technical difference between daemon, service and process

2012-09-25T22:02:00.006+05:30

Technical difference between daemon, service and process Daemons :- They are the processes which run in the background and are not interactive. They have no controlling terminal. They perform certain actions at predefined times or in response to certain events. In *nix, the names of

Basic Unix Commands

2012-05-11T19:48:00.000+05:30

1) Command : man Use : This command is used for getting help about UNIX commands. Syntax : man <command name> 2) Command : grep Use : This command is used to search for a particular expression in the given input. Syntax : grep [OPTION]... PATTERN [FILE].

Fun Act 1 Rupee= 45 $ ???

2010-04-26T18:11:00.002+05:30

Here is an old imagination.... but renewed now.. What will happens if ONE INDIAN RUPEE = FORTY-FIVE AMERICAN DOLLARS !!! There's tremendous improvement in the economy of India. India's exports increase, imports decrease. India becomes a super power as Economy is Power.

How to disable and re-enable hibernation on a computer that is running Windows Vista

2010-04-25T15:25:00.000+05:30

The Hiberfil.sys hidden system file is located in the root folder of the drive where the operating system is installed. The Windows Kernel Power Manager reserves this file when you install Microsoft Windows. The size of this file is approximately equal to the amount of random access memory (RAM)

Your computer needs more memory????

2010-04-25T15:23:00.000+05:30

There comes a time when you just don't have enough memory. In the very beginning, everything was perfectly fine. Then after a few years of use, your desktop or laptop computer starts running slower and slower. Sometimes you are simply

Five Reasons Why Solid State Drives (SSDs) Are Right for You

2010-04-25T15:13:00.000+05:30

It is a well known fact that solid state drives are an emerging technology that has huge market potential. But how do SSDs differ from regular hard disk drives (HDD), and why do they deserve a place in your notebook or desktop PC? Reason # 1:

Installing Windows xP after Windows Vista / 7

2010-04-25T15:10:00.000+05:30

Requirements before proceeding:- 1) Installtion CD (and CD key/ serial number) of Windows xP. 2) Installtion DVD (and DVD key / serial number) of Winows vista. 3) Make sure that AC power supply is continuously available during the process. 4) Print the instructions if you feel it necessary. Step 1:- Create a back-up of your all data (e.g. documents,pictures,software

Numerology

2010-04-25T15:08:00.000+05:30

1. The Originator 1's are originals. Coming up with new ideas and executing them is natural. Having things their own way is another trait that gets them labeled as being stubborn and arrogant. 1's are extremely honest and do well to learn some diplomacy skills. They like to take the initiative and are often leaders or bosses, as they like to be the best. Being self-employed is definitely

World's smallest superconductor found, and it's less than 1nm wide

2010-04-25T15:03:00.001+05:30

Scientists at the University of Ohio have discovered what they claim to be the world’s smallest superconductor, which is less than 1nm in width. The superconductor works on a molecular scale and is formed by four pairs of molecules. The research was published in Nature’s Nanotechnology paper, and has been called a path-breaking idea in the field of nanoscale electronics. In the past,

"Mind-reading" brain-scan software showcased in NY

2010-04-25T14:34:00.003+05:30

Mind-reading brain-scan software showcased in NY NEW YORK — Mind reading may no longer be the domain of psychics and fortune tellers — now some computers can do it, too. Software that uses brain scans to determine what items people are thinking about was among the

Music reduces stress in heart disease patients

2010-04-25T14:30:00.001+05:30

Washington, April 13 (IANS): Listening to music may benefit patients who suffer severe stress and anxiety associated with having and undergoing treatment for coronary heart disease (CHD). A study found that listening to music could decrease blood pressure, heart rate and levels of

Top 6 ways to beat computer viruses

2010-04-25T14:27:00.001+05:30

Computer viruses They’ve been around for years, and they aren’t going away. And they continue to proliferate and cause major damage, with the “Gumblar” or “Geno” virus as the latest high-profile virus to infect computers. This virus is a particularly insidious one, with a multi-phased attack. After infecting a machine, Gumblar installs a series of malware programs, including a small

Lock Your Drives and Folders Using Registry Tweaks

2010-04-25T14:24:00.001+05:30

Lock Your Drives and Folders Using Registry Tweaks There are plenty of software which locks drives and folder to protect your confidential data. Why waste money on such tools when you can do it with a simple registry tweak? Here’s how: Caution: Before you attempt these tweaks, please make sure that you have a backup of your registry, just incase something goes wrong in the middle. Locking

About Unicode

2010-04-25T00:12:00.001+05:30

Unicode We all almost have been using notepad ( for Windows OS) and gedit ( for Linux and Unix Users) . When we saving files in these editors, in the save pop up window, there will be a option Called "Unicode Format".. How many of us wanted to know. Here is a small description and usage about it.. Please go through when u find time. What is Unicode? Unicode provides a unique number for every

Brain tumour's 'grow-or-go' switch found

2010-04-24T23:56:00.001+05:30

Washington, March 12 (ANI): American researchers have discovered the brain tumour switch responsible for the 'grow-or-go' phenomenon. Cancer cells in brain tumours have to adjust to periods of low energy or die. When energy levels are high, tumour cells grow and multiply but when levels are low, the cells grow less and migrate more. Scientists at the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer

Full form of Virus

2010-04-24T23:47:00.001+05:30

VIRUS = = VITAL INFORMATION RESOURCE UNDER SIEGE Detail about Computer virus : A computer virus is a type of malicious software program ("malware") that, when executed, replicates itself by modifying other computer programs and inserting its own code. Infected computer programs can include, as well, data files, or the "boot" sector of the hard drive. When this replication succeeds, the

Facial paralysis

2010-04-24T23:00:00.000+05:30

18-year-old Priya Gopal woke up in the morning with watery eyes and a sensation of acute pain on one side of her face. Believing it to be an eye infection, she went to an ophthalmologist, who gave her some eye drops. But these made no difference: The symptoms increased, and her facial muscles felt looser. It was only after consulting a dentist and a physician that Priya ended up at a