Community Update - May 17, 2026

This week, we’re diving deep into data management with a fantastic three-part series on using Oracle Data Pump with Autonomous Database and OCI storage. We’ll also explore how to create effective pie chart visualizations in PeopleSoft Insights and kick off a new series on performance tuning.

Mastering Data Pump with Autonomous DB and OCI

Running into storage limits with the default Data Pump directory in your Autonomous Database? David Kurtz has a comprehensive three-part guide on leveraging OCI Object Storage to manage your data more effectively. The first post covers the general considerations and setup, explaining how to use the dbms_datapump PL/SQL API to avoid consuming valuable database tablespace for your dump files. https://blog.go-faster.co.uk/2026/05/autonomousdatapump1.html

Exporting Directly to OCI Storage

Once you’re set up, the next step is getting your data out. This follow-up guide demonstrates how to export a schema directly from your Autonomous Database to an OCI Object Storage bucket. You’ll learn the right way to point your dump files to a URI and a key detail about where log files need to be written. https://blog.go-faster.co.uk/2026/05/autonomousdatapump2export.html

Importing from OCI Storage

To complete the cycle, the final article shows how to import data from OCI storage back into your Autonomous Database. Using the DBMS_DATAPUMP package, you can easily manage import jobs for entire schemas or individual tables, making your data migration process seamless and efficient. https://blog.go-faster.co.uk/2026/05/autonomousdatapump3import.html

Visualizing Data with PeopleSoft Insights

Need a clear way to show portions of a whole? Randall Groncki walks through creating Pie Chart visualizations using PeopleSoft Insights. This practical guide is perfect for anyone looking to compare values and represent data as percentages of a total, making complex information easier for users to understand at a glance. https://peopletoolstechtips.com/insights-12-pie-charts/

A New Series on PeopleSoft Performance

Everyone wants to know how to make PeopleSoft run faster. Graham is kicking off a new series dedicated to just that. While we don’t have a summary for the first episode, the title alone makes it a must-read for any administrator or developer looking to boost system performance. https://i-like-trains.blogspot.com/2026/05/how-to-make-peoplesoft-run-faster.html