Linux VM: Server crash due to Fatal Machine kernel panic

As our systems become more and more complicated, and we look for more and more ways to consolidate and save money I am sure more technologists will need to learn about bugs associated with the Linux VM platform!  Tonight is one such lesson from MOS note "Server Crashed with Kernel panic - not syncing: Fatal Machine check" via ID 2093734.1 as the vmcore output shows very clearly that the kernel did panic which resulted in the server crashing, but just as important as knowing that information is WHY Oracle indicates this happened!

Weekend Learning: Learning how to replace an Exadata Storage Server hard drive

This weekend learn both "How to Replace a Hard Drive in an Exadata Storage Server (Hard Failure)" and "How to Replace a Hard Drive in an Exadata Storage Server (Predictive Failure)" from MOS article IDs 1386147.1 and 1390836.1 respectively!

Weekend Learning: Improve hardware support from Oracle

Did you know there are ways you can get better hardware support from Oracle via MOS and the Proactive Hardware Services portal?  Visit the page "Improve Your Hardware Support Experience - Part 2" to find out more about this, visit Part 1, ad get the latest blog site for MOS too by visiting the most recent post on this blog site!