Roy Caldwell began his career as a Database Consultant at Oracle, advising Fortune 500 clients on Oracle RAC and Data Guard, and leading performance‑tuning and disaster‑recovery initiatives that halved recovery time objectives. He later joined Google Cloud as a Senior Database Engineer, where he architected Cloud Spanner, Cloud SQL, and Bigtable solutions—reducing query latency by 45% and boosting throughput by 60% with automated failover pipelines. As Lead Database Architect at Vinchin, he now designs scalable, high‑availability infrastructures with proactive monitoring to sustain 99.99% uptime and enable zero‑downtime feature releases.
I love playing basketball and trying new taco recipes. I enjoy board games with friends, biking on nearby trails, and hiking in the woods. I also kayak on the lake, take photos of the stars, tinker with small robots, and hunt for the best cup of coffee.
Running Oracle in NOARCHIVELOG mode limits recovery options but can suit some needs. This guide explains what NOARCHIVELOG mode is and shows step-by-step how to use RMAN, cold backups, and Data Pump exports for reliable backups.
Jan 05 2026
Losing an Oracle datafile can halt your business. This guide explains what datafiles and backup pieces are, why restores matter, and shows clear steps for recovery using both RMAN and graphical tools. Read on to avoid downtime.
Jan 05 2026
Cloning an Oracle database is key for testing or disaster recovery. This guide explains how to use Oracle RMAN Duplicate in two main ways so you can copy your data safely and efficiently.
Jan 05 2026
The Oracle control file stores key database metadata. Losing it can halt operations. This guide explains its role and shows you step-by-step ways to back up and restore the control file with RMAN so you can recover fast after a failure.
Jan 05 2026
Downtime hurts business. Choosing the right VMware backup method keeps your systems running and protects data. Learn how agentless image-based backups can help you recover fast and avoid costly disruptions.
Jan 05 2026
Ransomware is a growing threat to businesses using FusionOne Compute. This article explains key features of strong backup tools and guides you to pick the best solution for reliable data recovery and business continuity.
Jan 05 2026
Ransomware threatens every business. Choosing the right KayGrid backup tool is key. This article explains what makes a strong defense and reviews top options so you can protect your data.
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Ransomware is a major threat to business data. This article explains how the right Red Hat Virtualization backup tool can protect you. Learn about key features like immutability, air-gap options, and rapid restore to keep your data safe.
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Disaster recovery is vital for InCloud Sphere environments. This article explains key features of top backup solutions and shows how Vinchin Backup & Recovery ensures fast, secure restoration after disasters.
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XenServer powers key business systems. Disaster recovery is vital to avoid costly downtime and data loss. This guide explains what makes a backup solution reliable and highlights leading options for XenServer environments.
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Fast VMware recovery keeps your business running. Learn what features matter most in a backup solution and see how top tools deliver quick restores and strong protection.
Jan 05 2026
H3C CAS and UIS run key workloads for many businesses. Disaster recovery is crucial to avoid costly downtime. This article explains how to pick the best backup software and what features ensure fast, safe restores.
Jan 04 2026
