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Table Of Contents
Build a Custom RHEL and Oracle Database Template 44
Install the Operating System and Database Software in a Blank DBVM 49
Requirements for the Kickstart File 49
Database Update Configuration 52
Configure a vFabric Postgres Update Chain 53
Update an Oracle Database 54
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Managing Organizations 61
Organization Structure 61
Operating Organizations 62
Managing Resources For Organizations 63
Managing Organization Users 64
Create a Data Director Organization 64
Bind a vCloud Director Organization to Data Director 65
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IP Whitelists 67
Create an Organization IP Whitelist 67
Apply IP Whitelists to Databases 68
Create Custom IP Whitelists 68
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Managing Database Groups 71
Database Group Management Overview 71
Managing Resources for Database Groups 72
Storage Reservation 73
Database Groups and Security 73
Create a Database Group 73
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Managing Database Templates 75
Introduction to Database Templates 75
Enable a Base DB Template 76
Create a DB Parameter Group 77
Create a Resource Template 77
Modify a Resource Template 78
Create a Backup Template 79
Modify a Backup Template 80
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Managing Databases 83
Database Lifecycle 83
Requirements for Creating Databases 85
Database Creation 86
Using Tags 96
Managing the Organization Catalog 97
Batch Operations and Scheduled Tasks 99
Updating Databases 100
Database Administration 101
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Cloning Databases 107
Clone Types 107
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