Working with OEM Agent software for Amazon RDS for Oracle
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This article discusses the Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) Agent software for Amazon RDS for Oracle, exploring critical scenarios and configuration considerations.
- OEM Agent is a component that enables monitoring and management of Oracle databases on RDS instances
- Recent release of OEM Management Agent version 13.5.0.0.v2 requires Oracle Management Server version 13.5.0.23 or higher
- Key scenarios explored include:
- Minor version upgrades
- OEM Agent version upgrades
- Multi-AZ failovers
- Instance renaming
- Database restoration from backups
- Alternative monitoring options include Amazon CloudWatch, Enhanced Monitoring, and Performance Insights
The article recommends considering Performance Insights as a more stable monitoring solution, especially in environments with frequent infrastructure changes.
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