Server-generated alerts in Oracle Database are designed to notify DBAs and other administrators about issues within the database environment. These alerts can be triggered by a variety of conditions, including threshold-based metrics and specific events such as ORA- error messages. Here's how these options align with the statements provided:
* A (True):Server-generated alerts are indeed notifications from the Oracle Database Server that highlight existing or impending issues. These alerts are part of Oracle's proactive management capabilities, designed to inform administrators about potential problems before they escalate.
* C (True):These alerts are logged in the alert log of the Oracle Database. The alert log is a crucial diagnostic tool that records major events and changes in the database, including server-generated alerts.
This log is often the first place DBAs look when troubleshooting database issues.
* F (True):Server-generated alerts may include suggestions for correcting identified problems. Oracle Database often provides actionable advice within these alerts to assist in resolving issues more efficiently. These suggestions can range from adjusting configuration parameters to performing specific maintenance tasks.
Options B, D, and E do not accurately describe server-generated alerts:
* B (False):While the statement might have been true in some contexts, Oracle's server-generated alerts often include corrective suggestions, making this statement incorrect.
* D (False):Server-generated alerts can be viewed from various interfaces, not just the Cloud Control Database home page. They are accessible through Enterprise Manager, SQL Developer, and directly within the database alert log, among other tools.
* E (False):While it's true that threshold settings for some alerts can be modified, the method specified, usingDBMS_SERVER_ALERT, is not correct. Threshold settings are typically adjusted through Enterprise Manager or by modifying specific initialization parameters directly.
References:
* Oracle Database Documentation:Oracle Database 19c: Performance Management and Tuning
* Oracle Base: Alert Log and Trace Files
* Oracle Support:Understanding and Managing Server-Generated Alerts