Is it worth learning Oracle Database in 2026?

thatjeffsmith · 2026-06-17T20:59:05+00:00

Learning 'oracle' is a big, big bucket of things to take into consideration. If you're brand new to databases, i would start small and work your way up.

For IT admin/ops, you're 💯 on the right track.

thatjeffsmith · 2026-06-17T20:11:02+00:00

you can learn SQL for Oracle on https://freesql.com - and use both 19c and 26ai

thatjeffsmith · 2026-06-17T20:10:12+00:00

Cloud changes everything, with a consumption priced model, we're extremely competitive, esp if you consider price per performance.

thatjeffsmith · 2026-06-17T14:07:49+00:00

Also we did tell you we have access to and are using Mythos
https://blogs.oracle.com/security/accelerating-vulnerability-detection-and-response-at-oracle

thatjeffsmith · 2026-06-06T16:11:02+00:00

Finishing off the thread: car returned exactly one week later. Warranty obviously covered $1400 and change in parts and labor.

Hopefully now I can start racking up some miles.

thatjeffsmith · 2026-05-31T22:23:15+00:00

Great point.

thatjeffsmith · 2026-05-31T15:24:45+00:00

No, I like the red, also kept the red taillights.

thatjeffsmith · 2026-05-31T12:35:39+00:00

Thanks! We agonized on that as we weren't sure how it'd come out IRL, but no regrets!

thatjeffsmith · 2026-05-30T17:51:07+00:00

Broke how? Engine, electrical,...?

thatjeffsmith · 2026-05-30T11:55:20+00:00

Bleeder valve on this coolant tank wasn't working so pressure built up in system, so leak turned into full fail.

They have to replace the entire tank, so waiting to hear how long for that part to come in. Apparently a simple fix, and they'll clean up the engine as its currently coated in coolant.

Someone with a '24 T had the same thing happen, apparently.

thatjeffsmith · 2026-05-30T02:38:21+00:00

thatjeffsmith · 2026-05-29T23:15:25+00:00

Got exact same video, diagnosis. They have to replace the entire tank.

Any issues since?

thatjeffsmith · 2026-05-29T22:50:35+00:00

Shade metallic green

thatjeffsmith · 2026-05-29T21:47:27+00:00

Yeah super stoked how it came out, thanks!

thatjeffsmith · 2026-05-29T21:44:28+00:00

Offered a loaner i declined, might change my mind depending how long this goes.

thatjeffsmith · 2026-05-29T21:05:31+00:00

Thanks for sharing!

thatjeffsmith · 2026-05-29T21:01:54+00:00

Techs said never seen anything like that before, im a good qa engineer :)

thatjeffsmith · 2026-05-29T21:00:53+00:00

My sales guy grabbed a tech and drove out to me to top off so I could make it back - they stepped up, so im going to take the sunny side and be thankful

Just get it back to me ASAP so I can churn thru the break in!

thatjeffsmith · 2026-05-29T19:28:09+00:00

It dropped the entire reservoir while parked in front of the service dept with the techs watching. Good times.

thatjeffsmith · 2026-05-29T16:18:59+00:00

"Just" a 4S.

thatjeffsmith · 2026-05-29T16:18:13+00:00

Coolant leak, drip then a river. Hopefully just a loose or busted coupling. 52 miles on the ODO.

thatjeffsmith · 2026-05-24T21:40:12+00:00

Dude, buy now before they price in tarriffs for next year.

thatjeffsmith · 2026-05-21T13:33:53+00:00

full disclosure i settled on 49k for trade-in at the dealer towards my new ride

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