The document introduces edb360, a free tool that provides a comprehensive view of an Oracle database when executed via SQL*Plus, functioning on Linux/Unix systems from versions 10g to 12c. It outlines the download and execution process, along with features like easy navigation, zoom-in capabilities, and the inclusion of AWR, ASH, and ADDM data. For further information, users can visit the provided website or contact the author via email.

1. Understanding my database through
SQL*Plus using the free tool eDB360
Carlos Sierra

2. Agenda
• Motivation
• Download and Execution
• Consuming eDB360 Output
• Navigation Demo

3. Motivation
• Principle of Least Privilege
• Cloud
• Junior DBA
• Developers
• Consultant
• Health Check?

4. What is eDB360?
• Free tool that installs nothing! (set of scripts)
• Provides a 360-degree view of an Oracle database
• Executed from SQL*Plus on Client or DB Server
• Connects as user with access to Data Dictionary
• Works on 10g-12c on Linux/UNIX
• Super easy to use!

6. carlos-sierra.net
download

7. Readme.txt

8. Execution Instructions
• Download from carlos-sierra.net
• Copy to database server (or to remote client)
• Unzip edb360-master.zip
• Navigate to edb360-master directory
• Connect into SQL*Plus as user with access to DD
• Execute edb360.sql passing License parameter
– T for Tuning Pack, D for Diagnostics Pack, or N for None

9. Output
• Copy edb360_*.zip to PC (or Mac)
• Unzip file (contains over a thousand files)
• Open 00001_edb360_N_index.html
• Browse Content
– 360-degree view of an Oracle Database!

10. I could not fit index
page on one slide!

12. Zoom-in capabilities
thanks to Google Charts!

13. Easy to read
charts!

14. Includes AWR,
ASH and ADDM!

15. SQLd360 and
planx for Top SQL

17. edb360_00_config.sql
Modify this file or
create a new one

18. Questions?

19. The End
• http://carlos-sierra.net/
– Blog and downloads
• carlos.sierra.usa@gmail.com
– Questions and follow-up
• Enjoy a 360-degree view of your database!