Oracle University Podcast

Encore: Cloud Data Centers - Core Concepts Part 1

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Curious about what really goes on inside a cloud data center?   In this episode, Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham dive into how cloud data centers are...

Vector AI Supporting Features: What's New in Oracle Exadata and GoldenGate

22 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham are joined by Brent Dayley, Senior Principal APEX and Apps Dev Instructor, to explore the latest vector AI suppo...

RAG with Oracle AI Vector Search and OCI Generative AI: Python and PL/SQL Approaches

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Oracle University Podcast, hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham are joined by Brent Dayley, Senior Principal APEX & Apps Dev I...

Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Join hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham as they explore one of the most exciting innovations in enterprise AI: Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)...

Inside Oracle AI Vector Search: Indexes, Metrics, and Best Practices

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Go deeper into Oracle AI Vector Search as hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham, along with Senior Principal APEX & Apps Dev Instructor Brent Dayley, ...

Introduction to Oracle AI Vector Search

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Explore Oracle AI Vector Search and learn how to find data by meaning, not just keywords, using powerful vector embeddings within Oracle Database 23ai...

Exploring the Oracle Analytics AI Assistant

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Join hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham for a special episode of the Oracle University Podcast as they explore the Oracle Analytics AI Assistant. I...

Oracle Database@AWS: Monitoring, Logging, and Best Practices

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Running Oracle Database@AWS is most effective when you have full visibility and control over your environment.   In this episode, hosts Lois Houston ...

How Oracle Database@AWS Stays Secure and Available

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

When your business runs on data, even a few seconds of downtime can hurt. That's why this episode focuses on what keeps Oracle Database@AWS running wh...

Security and Migration with Oracle Database@AWS

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham are joined by special guests Samvit Mishra and Rashmi Panda for an in-depth discussion on secur...

Getting Started with Oracle Database@AWS

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you've ever wondered how Oracle Database really works inside AWS, this episode will finally turn the lights on.   Join Senior Principal OCI Instru...

What is Oracle Database@AWS?

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham take you inside how Oracle brings its industry-leading database technology directly to AWS cust...

Oracle Multicloud Made Easy

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Multicloud is changing the way modern teams run their workloads: with real choice and real control.   In this episode, hosts Lois Houston and Nikita ...

From Curiosity to Career Growth: An Oracle AI Certification Journey

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for an inspiring conversation with private equity advisor Jeffrey Malcolm as he shares how Oracle AI certification has transformed his career,...

Driving Business Value with OCI – Part 2

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Security, compliance, and resilience are the cornerstones of trust.   In this episode, Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham continue their conversation wi...

Driving Business Value with OCI–Part 1

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Understanding cloud costs can be challenging, but it's essential for maximizing value. In this episode, hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham speak wi...

Getting to Know Oracle Cloud Infrastructure

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Every system depends on reliable infrastructure behind the scenes. Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) delivers that reliability with speed, flexibility...

Best of 2025: Unlocking the Power of Oracle APEX and AI

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham explore how Oracle APEX integrates with AI to build smarter low-code applications. They are joined by Chaitanya Korata...

Best of 2025: Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications Foundations Training & Certifications

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Oracle University Podcast, hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham dive into Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications and the new courses...

Best of 2025: What is Multicloud?

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham are shining a light on multicloud, a game-changing strategy involving the use of multiple cloud servi...

Best of 2025: Introduction to MySQL

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham as they explore the world of MySQL 8.4. Together with Perside Foster, a MySQL Principal Solution Engineer, ...

Understanding Security Risks and Threats in the Cloud - Part 1

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham are joined by Principal OCI Instructor Orlando Gentil to explore what truly keeps data safe, and what puts ...

Networking & Security Essentials

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do all your devices connect and stay safe in the cloud? In this episode, Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham talk with OCI instructors Sergio Castro a...

Inside Cloud Networking

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham team up with Senior Principal OCI Instructor Sergio Castro to unpack the basics of cloud networ...

Cloud Data Centers: Core Concepts - Part 4

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham, along with Principal OCI Instructor Orlando Gentil, break down the differences between Infrast...

Cloud Data Centers: Core Concepts - Part 3

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever considered how a single server can support countless applications and workloads at once?   In this episode, hosts Lois Houston and Niki...

Cloud Data Centers: Core Concepts - Part 2

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered where all your digital memories, work projects, or favorite photos actually live in the cloud?   In this episode, Lois Houston...

Cloud Data Centers: Core Concepts - Part 1

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Curious about what really goes on inside a cloud data center?   In this episode, Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham chat with Principal OCI Instructor O...

AI Across Industries and the Importance of Responsible AI

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

AI is reshaping industries at a rapid pace, but as its influence grows, so do the ethical concerns that come with it.   This episode examines how AI ...

Oracle AI for Fusion Apps

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Want to make AI work for your business? In today's episode, Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham continue their discussion of AI in Oracle Fusion Applicati...

Oracle's AI Ecosystem

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham are joined by Principal Instructor Yunus Mohammed to explore Oracle's approach to enterprise AI. The ...

Buy or Build AI?

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do you decide whether to buy a ready-made AI solution or build one from the ground up? The choice is more than just a technical decision; it's abo...

The AI Workflow

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham as they chat with Yunus Mohammed, a Principal Instructor at Oracle University, about the key stages of AI model d...

Core AI Concepts – Part 3

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham, along with Principal AI/ML Instructor Himanshu Raj, as they discuss the transformative world of Generative...

Core AI Concepts – Part 2

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham continue their discussion on AI fundamentals, diving into Data Science with Principal AI/ML Instructo...

Core AI Concepts – Part 1

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham, along with Principal AI/ML Instructor Himanshu Raj, as they dive deeper into the world of artificial intel...

What is AI?

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham, together with Senior Cloud Engineer Nick Commisso, break down the basics of artificial intelli...

Modernize Your Business with Oracle Cloud Apps – Part 2

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham welcome back Cloud Delivery Lead Sarah Mahalik for a detailed tour of the four pillars of Oracl...

Modernize Your Business with Oracle Cloud Apps – Part 1

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham, along with Cloud Delivery Lead Sarah Mahalik, as they unpack the core pillars of Oracle Fusion Cloud Appli...

Oracle Cloud Success Navigator – Part 2

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham continue their discussion with Mitchell Flinn, VP of Program Management for the CSS Platform, by exploring how O...

Oracle Cloud Success Navigator – Part 1

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Oracle University Podcast, Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham are joined by Mitchell Flinn, VP of Program Management for the CSS P...

Oracle GoldenGate 23ai: Parameters, Data Selection, Filtering, & Transformation

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the final episode of this series on Oracle GoldenGate 23ai, Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham welcome back Nick Wagner, Senior Director of Product Ma...

Oracle GoldenGate 23ai: Managing Extract Trails and Files

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Oracle University Podcast, Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham explore the intricacies of trail files in Oracle GoldenGate 23ai wit...

Oracle GoldenGate 23ai: The Replicat Process

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham, along with Nick Wagner, Senior Director of Product Management, dive into the Replicat process in Ora...

Oracle GoldenGate: Distribution Path, Target Initiated Path, Receiver Server, and Initial Load

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham dive into key components of Oracle GoldenGate 23ai with expert insights from Nick Wagner, Senior Dire...

Oracle GoldenGate 23ai: The Extract Process

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Extract process is the heart of Oracle GoldenGate 23ai, capturing data changes with precision. In this episode, Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham si...

Oracle GoldenGate Installation

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Installing Oracle GoldenGate 23ai is more than just running a setup file—it's about preparing your system for efficient, reliable data replication. ...

Oracle GoldenGate 23ai Security Strategies

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

GoldenGate 23ai takes security seriously, and this episode unpacks everything you need to know. GoldenGate expert Nick Wagner breaks down how authenti...

GoldenGate 23ai: Terminology & Architecture

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham, along with Nick Wagner, focus on GoldenGate's terminology and architectural evolution.   Nick defin...

Oracle GoldenGate 23ai: New Features & Product Family

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham continue their deep dive into Oracle GoldenGate 23ai, focusing on its evolution and the extensive fea...

What is Oracle GoldenGate 23ai?

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In a new season of the Oracle University Podcast, Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham dive into the world of Oracle GoldenGate 23ai, a cutting-edge softwa...

Integrating APEX with OCI AI Services

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover how Oracle APEX leverages OCI AI services to build smarter, more efficient applications. Hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham interview APEX...

AI-Assisted Development in Oracle APEX

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Get ready to explore how generative AI is transforming development in Oracle APEX. In this episode, hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham are joined b...

Unlocking the Power of Oracle APEX and AI

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham kick off a new season of the podcast, exploring how Oracle APEX integrates with AI to build smarter low-code applicati...

Raise Your Game with Oracle Cloud Applications

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode of the Oracle University Podcast, Bill Lawson and Nikita Abraham chat with Peter Fernandez, Senior Director of Cloud Certifica...

Oracle Database@Azure

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The final episode of the multicloud series focuses on Oracle Database@Azure, a powerful cloud database solution. Hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham...

Oracle Interconnect for Azure

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham as they interview Samvit Mishra, Senior Manager of CSS OU Cloud Delivery, on Oracle Interconnect for Azure. Learn...

What is Multicloud?

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham are shining a light on multicloud, a game-changing strategy involving the use of multiple cloud servi...

Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications Foundations Training & Certifications

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode of the Oracle University Podcast, hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham dive into Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications and the new...

Monitoring MySQL and HeatWave

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham chat with MySQL expert Perside Foster on the importance of keeping MySQL performing at its best. They...

MySQL Backup - Part 2

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham continue their conversation with MySQL expert Perside Foster, with a closer look at MySQL Enterprise Backup. They cove...

MySQL Backup - Part 1

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham as they kick off a two-part episode on MySQL backups with MySQL expert Perside Foster. In this conversation, they...

MySQL Security - Part 2

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Picking up from Part 1, hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham continue their deep dive into MySQL security with MySQL Solution Engineer Ravish Patel. ...

MySQL Security - Part 1

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Security takes center stage in this episode as Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham are joined by MySQL Solution Engineer Ravish Patel. Together, they expl...

MySQL Database Design

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Explore the essentials of MySQL database design with Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham, who team up with MySQL expert Perside Foster to discuss key stor...

Installing MySQL

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham discuss the basics of MySQL installation with MySQL expert Perside Foster. Perside covers every key s...

Introduction to MySQL

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham as they kick off a new season exploring the world of MySQL 8.4. Together with Perside Foster, a MySQL Princ...

Best of 2024: Autonomous Database on Serverless Infrastructure

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Want to quickly provision your autonomous database? Then look no further than Oracle Autonomous Database Serverless, one of the two deployment choices...

Best of 2024: Developing Redwood Applications

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Redwood is a state-of-the-art graphical interface that defines the look and feel of the new Oracle Cloud Redwood Applications.   In this episode, hos...

Best of 2024: Preparing to Extend Oracle Fusion Apps Using Visual Builder Studio

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What do you need to start customizing the next generation of Oracle Fusion Apps? How do you create new pages for business processes? What level of exp...

Best of 2024: Introduction to Visual Builder Studio, Visual Builder Cloud Service, Stand-Alone, and JET

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The next generation of front-end user interfaces for Oracle Fusion Applications is being built using Visual Builder Studio and Oracle JavaScript Exten...

Oracle AI in Fusion Cloud Human Capital Management

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode of the Oracle University Podcast, Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham, along with Principal HCM Instructor Jeff Schuster, delve in...

Oracle Database 23ai: Backup and Recovery - Part 2

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham continue their deep dive into Oracle Database 23ai backup and recovery strategies with Senior Principal Database & MyS...

Oracle Database 23ai: Backup and Recovery - Part 1

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this two-part special, Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham delve into the critical topic of backup and recovery in Oracle Database 23ai.   Together wi...

Oracle AI Vector Search: Part 2

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham continue their exploration of Oracle AI Vector Search with a deep dive into vector indexes and memory consi...

Oracle AI Vector Search: Part 1

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Senior Principal APEX and Apps Dev Instructor Brent Dayley joins hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham to discuss Oracle AI Vector Se...

Automatic Transaction Quarantine

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham explore the Automatic Transaction Quarantine feature with Senior Principal Database & MySQL Instructo...

Automatic Transaction Rollback

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham as they discuss the Automatic Transaction Rollback feature with Senior Principal Database & MySQL Instructor, Bil...

Unrestricted Parallel DMLs and Direct Loads

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham discuss new features in Oracle Database 23ai related to Data Manipulation Language (DML). They ...

True Cache

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham are joined by Senior Principal Database & MySQL Instructor Bill Millar who explains Oracle's newest caching solu...

Enhancements in SQL Plan Management, SecureFiles LOB Write Performance, and Column Width

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham, along with Senior Principal Database & Security Instructor Ron Soltani, as they discuss how the new Automatic SQ...

Hybrid Columnar Compression & Fast Ingest

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham speak with Senior Principal Database & MySQL Instructor Bill Millar about the enhanced performa...

Time & Data Handling & Data Storage

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham discuss improvements in time and data handling and data storage in Oracle Database 23ai. They a...

Database Sharding: Part 2

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham in Part 2 of the discussion on database sharding with Ron Soltani, a Senior Principal Database & Security I...

Database Sharding: Part 1

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this two-part episode, hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham are joined by Ron Soltani, a Senior Principal Database & Security Instructor, to discu...

Database Security: Part 2

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham continue their exploration of Oracle Database 23ai's database security capabilities. They are j...

Database Security: Part 1

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham, along with Senior Principal Database & Security Instructor Ron Soltani, as they dive into the critical top...

Blockchain Tables

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Oracle University Podcast, hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham kick off a new season with a deep dive into the latest feature...

Database Essentials

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham, along with Hope Fisher, Oracle's Product Manager for Database Technologies, as they break down the basics ...

Container Engine for Kubernetes: Security Practices

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the season's final episode, hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham interview senior OCI instructor Mahendra Mehra about the security practices that ...

Working with Self-Managed Nodes and Managing Kubernetes Deployments

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham speak with senior OCI instructor Mahendra Mehra about the capabilities of self-managed nodes in...

Working with OKE Virtual Nodes

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Want to gain insights into how virtual nodes provide a serverless Kubernetes experience?   Join hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham, along with sen...

Introduction to OCI Container Engine for Kubernetes

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Curious about how OCI Container Engine for Kubernetes (OKE) can transform the way your development team builds, deploys, and manages cloud-native appl...

Basics of Kubernetes

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham, along with senior OCI instructor Mahendra Mehra, dive into the fundamentals of Kubernetes. They talk...

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Registry

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham, along with senior OCI instructor Mahendra Mehra, discuss how Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Regis...

What is Containerization?

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to a new season of the Oracle University Podcast, where we delve deep into the world of OCI Container Engine for Kubernetes. Join hosts Lois H...

Encore Episode: OCI AI Services

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham, along with Senior Principal Product Manager Wes Prichard, as they explore the five core components of OCI A...

Encore Episode: Generative AI and Large Language Models

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham, along with Senior Instructor Himanshu Raj, take you through the extraordinary capabilities of...

Encore Episode: Deep Learning

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that the concept of deep learning goes way back to the 1950s? However, it is only in recent years that this technology has created a trem...

Encore Episode: Machine Learning

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Does machine learning feel like too convoluted a topic? Not anymore!   Listen to hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham, along with Senior Principal O...