November 2025
Intermediate to advanced
355 pages
5h 24m
English
book
Pro Oracle GoldenGate 23ai for the DBA: Powering the Foundation of Data Integration and AI
by Bobby Curtis
Overview
Transform your data replication strategy into a competitive advantage with Oracle GoldenGate 23ai.
This comprehensive guide delivers the practical knowledge DBAs and architects need to implement, optimize, and scale Oracle GoldenGate 23ai in production environments. Written by Oracle ACE Director Bobby Curtis, it blends deep technical expertise with real-world business insights from hundreds of implementations across manufacturing, financial services, and technology sectors.
Beyond traditional replication, this book explores the groundbreaking capabilities that make GoldenGate 23ai essential for modern AI initiatives. Learn how to implement real-time vector replication for RAG systems, integrate with cloud platforms like GCP and Snowflake, and automate deployments using REST APIs and Python. Each chapter offers proven strategies to deliver measurable ROI while reducing operational risk.
Whether you're upgrading from Classic GoldenGate, deploying your first cloud data pipeline, or building AI-ready data architectures, this book provides the strategic guidance and technical depth to succeed. With Bobby's signature direct approach, you'll avoid common pitfalls and implement best practices that scale with your business.
What You Will Learn
Master the microservices architecture and new capabilities of Oracle GoldenGate 23ai
Implement secure, high-performance data replication across Oracle, PostgreSQL, and cloud databases
Configure vector replication for AI and machine learning workloads, including RAG systems
Design and build multi-master replication models with automatic conflict resolution
Automate deployments and management using RESTful APIs and Python
Optimize performance for sub-second replication lag in production environments
Secure your replication environment with enterprise-grade features and compliance
Upgrade from Classic to Microservices architecture with zero downtime
Integrate with cloud platforms including OCI, GCP, AWS, and Azure
Implement real-time data pipelines to BigQuery, Snowflake, and other cloud targets
Navigate Oracle licensing models and optimize costs
Who This Book Is For
Database administrators, architects, and IT leaders working with Oracle GoldenGate—whether deploying for the first time, migrating from Classic architecture, or enabling AI-driven replication—will find actionable guidance on implementation, performance tuning, automation, and cloud integration. Covers unidirectional and multi-master replication and is packed with real-world use cases.
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