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<title>Beta Exam Available For Oracle Webcenter Sites 11g Implementation Specialists </title>
<link>https://blogs.oracle.com/partnernews/entry/beta_exam_available_for_oracle1</link>
<description>Here is your chance to become an implementation specialist in Oracle WebCenter Sites 11g (1Z1-462).</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Oracle SOA Suite 11g Essentials Exam Is Now In Production </title>
<link>https://blogs.oracle.com/partnernews/entry/oracle_soa_suite_11g_essentials</link>
<description>Now you have the opportunity to become a specialist in Oracle SOA Suite 11g. </description>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>New Exam In Production –Oracle Cloud Application Foundation Essentials </title>
<link>https://blogs.oracle.com/partnernews/entry/new_exam_in_production_oracle1</link>
<description>Become certified in Oracle Cloud Application Foundation!</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>LABVANTAGE 6 Achieves Oracle Exadata Ready, Oracle Exalogic Ready and Oracle SPARC SuperCluster Ready Status</title>
<link>http://www.labvantage.com/newsroom/index.php/labvantage-6-achieves-oracle-exadata-ready-oracle-exalogic-ready-and-oracle-sparc-supercluster-ready-status/</link>
<description>LABVANTAGE 6 has achieved Oracle Exadata Ready, Oracle Exalogic Ready and Oracle SPARC SuperCluster Ready status through Oracle PartnerNetwork.</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Leeyo Software's RevPro Achieves Oracle Exadata Ready and Oracle Exalogic Ready Status 
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<link>http://online.wsj.com/article/PR-CO-20130506-904063.html</link>
<description>Leeyo Software's RevPro Achieves Oracle Exadata Ready and Oracle Exalogic Ready Status </description>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>SAP Hana And Exadata Weblogic Replay</title>
<link>https://blogs.oracle.com/partnernews/entry/sap_hana_and_exadata_weblogic</link>
<description> Here is a customer testimony on how SAP applications run faster on Oracle Engineered Systems</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Oracle Partnernetwork Announces New IDM Beta Exam </title>
<link>https://blogs.oracle.com/partnernews/entry/oracle_partnernetwork_announces_new_idm1</link>
<description>A new Beta exam is now available with Oracle Identity Management: Oracle Access Management Suite Plus 11g Essentials.</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>New: Best Practices For Database Consolidation On Exadata Database Machine </title>
<link>https://blogs.oracle.com/partnernews/entry/new_best_practices_for_database</link>
<description>This paper provides the Exadata consolidation best practices to setup and manage systems and applications for maximum stability and availability</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Webcast Replay: Big Data. Big challenges. Big Opportunities</title>
<link>https://blogs.oracle.com/partnernews/entry/webcast_replay_big_data_big</link>
<description>Get an insider view on what 300 members from the Independent Oracle Users Group (IOUG) are currently doing with big data, what they plan to do, what works for their business, and what doesn't.</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>EIU Report: Getting More Out Of Big Data</title>
<link>https://blogs.oracle.com/partnernews/entry/eiu_report_getting_more_out</link>
<description>The Economist Intelligence Unit surveyed 373 senior executives on how to extract business value from big data. </description>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>New Fact Finders Storage Video: Tale Of The Tape </title>
<link>https://blogs.oracle.com/partnernews/entry/new_fact_finders_storage_video</link>
<description>This must see new video will show you how Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory stores massive amounts of data using Oracle's Modular Tape Libraries.</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>New Podcast Series: Making The Right Storage Choices </title>
<link>https://blogs.oracle.com/partnernews/entry/new_podcast_series_making_the</link>
<description>Whether you are consolidating your storage, trying to improve application performance, or looking to get the most out of your databases, it's important to ask the right questions.</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>New E-Book: Oracle Optimized Storage For Private Cloud and Virtualization</title>
<link>https://blogs.oracle.com/partnernews/entry/new_e_book_oracle_optimized1</link>
<description>Download your copy of the Oracle Optimized Storage: Innovation for Private Clouds and Virtualization e-book, and discover the benefits customers have realized by deploying Oracle storage in virtualized and private cloud environments.</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Top Exastack Partner Headlines: HealthEdge Software </title>
<link>http://www.oracle.com/us/corporate/customers/customersearch/healthedge-software-1-exadata-sl-1873465.html </link>
<description> HealthEdge Software Boosts Throughput of Its Solution by Nearly 500% with Optimized Engineered System </description>
<pubDate>Wed, 8 May 2013 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Top Exastack Partner Headlines: ElectraCard Services </title>
<link>http://www.oracle.com/us/corporate/customers/customersearch/electracard-1-exadata-snapshot-1658220.html</link>
<description>ElectraCard Services Triples Financial Transaction Processing Speed to over 12,000 Transactions per Second, Reduces Customers' Total Cost of Ownership by 30%</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 8 May 2013 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Top Exastack Partner Headlines: Kerridge Commercial Systems </title>
<link>http://www.oracle.com/us/corporate/customers/customersearch/kerridge-commercial-1-exadata-ss-1888309.html </link>
<description>Kerridge Commercial Systems Improves Performance 8x to 39x and Gains Operational Benefits for its Distribution-Industry Software Solution </description>
<pubDate>Wed, 8 May 2013 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Oracle Is #1 In The RDBMS Sector For 2012 According To Gartner </title>
<link>https://blogs.oracle.com/partnernews/entry/oracle_is_1_in_the</link>
<description>Oracle holds a larger revenue share than the four of its closest competitors combined, according to Gartner report</description>
<pubDate> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:30:00 GMT </pubDate>
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<title>New Specialization: Exadata Database Machine Models X-2 And X3-8 </title>
<link>https://blogs.oracle.com/partnernews/entry/new_specialization_exadata_database_machine2</link>
<description>The Exadata Database Machine Models X3-2 and X3-8 Specialization recognizes partner organizations that are proficient in selling, implementing and/or developing Exadata solutions.</description>
<pubDate> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:30:00 GMT </pubDate>
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<title>Live Webcasts: How To Manage Your Data Center With Oracle Virtual Networking- April 30, 2013 at 11 AM PDT </title>
<link>https://blogs.oracle.com/partnernews/entry/live_webcasts_how_to_manage1</link>
<description>Improve infrastructure performance, significantly reduce costs and complexity, and simplify storage and server connectivity with Oracle Virtual Networking products. </description>
<pubDate> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:30:00 GMT </pubDate>
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<title>Oracle Partnernetwork Announces New IDM Beta Exam </title>
<link>https://blogs.oracle.com/partnernews/entry/oracle_partnernetwork_announces_new_idm</link>
<description>A new Beta exam is now available with Oracle Identity Management: Oracle Access Management Suite Plus 11g Essentials.</description>
<pubDate> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:30:00 GMT </pubDate>
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<title>New Specialization: Exadata Database Machine Models X-2 And X3-8 </title>
<link>https://blogs.oracle.com/partnernews/entry/new_specialization_exadata_database_machine</link>
<description>The Exadata Database Machine Models X3-2 and X3-8 Specialization recognizes partner organizations that are proficient in selling, implementing and/or developing Exadata solutions.</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Top Exastack Partner Headlines Of The Week </title>
<link>http://www.4-traders.com/TAS-TECNOLOGIA-AVANZATA-D-71210/news/TAS-Tecnologia-Avanzata-dei-Sistemi-TAS-Group-s-GG-TFM-Achieves-Oracle-Exalogic-Optimized-Status-15539754/</link>
<description>TAS Tecnologia Avanzata dei Sistemi : TAS Group's GG TFM achieves Oracle Exalogic Optimized status</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 06:30:00 GMT </pubDate>
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<title>Top Exastack Partner Headlines Of The Week </title>
<link>http://panorama-consulting.com/banner-by-ellucian-achieves-oracle-exadata-optimized-status/</link>
<description>Banner by Ellucian Optimized for Speed and Reliability on Oracle Exadata Database Machine</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 06:30:00 GMT </pubDate>
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<title>Top Exastack Partner Headlines Of The Week </title>
<link>http://www.sterci.com/news/pr/2012/pr_2012_10_24_gtexchange_oracle.html</link>
<description>STERCI GTExchange Optimized for Speed and Reliability on Oracle Exadata Database Machine and Oracle Exalogic Elastic Cloud.</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 06:30:00 GMT </pubDate>
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<title>Oracle Breakthrough with Extreme Performance in Riyadh</title>
<link>http://www.oracle.com/webapps/events/ns/EventsDetail.jsp?p_eventId=162027&amp;src=7599090&amp;src=7599090&amp;Act=136</link>
<description>The breakthrough speed and power of Oracle SPARC can transform your enterprise computing, igniting innovation and driving results. Join Oracle as we discuss the new standard for extreme performance.</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 06:30:00 GMT </pubDate>
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<title>New Specialization! SPARC M5-32 Servers</title>
<link>http://www.oracle.com/partners/campaign/sparc-m5-32-servers-spec-criteria-1912629.html</link>
<description>Check the Business and Competency Criteria to find out what are the requirements in order to become SPARC M5-32 Servers Specialized!</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 06:30:00 GMT </pubDate>
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<title>ANNOUNCING Oracle New SPARC Servers with the World's Fastest Microprocessor - Kansas City: 17th April</title>
<link>http://www.oracle.com/webapps/events/ns/EventsDetail.jsp?p_eventId=164656&amp;src=7598058&amp;src=7598058&amp;Act=367</link>
<description>The breakthrough speed and power of Oracle SPARC can transform your enterprise computing, igniting innovation and driving results. Join Oracle as we discuss the new standard for extreme performance.
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 06:30:00 GMT </pubDate>
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<title>Oracle Engineered Systems Briefing – Pittsburgh: 17th April</title>
<link>http://www.oracle.com/webapps/events/ns/EventsDetail.jsp?p_eventId=164318&amp;src=7598058&amp;src=7598058&amp;Act=341</link>
<description>Your local Oracle team invites you to join us on April 17 as we host a detailed discussion on how you can transform your enterprise computing to ignite innovation and drive results. 
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 06:30:00 GMT </pubDate>
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<title>Oracle LIVE EVEN: Breakthrough with Extreme Performance: Memphis 18th April</title>
<link>http://www.oracle.com/webapps/events/ns/EventsDetail.jsp?p_eventId=164314&amp;src=7598058&amp;src=7598058&amp;Act=337</link>
<description>The breakthrough speed and power of Oracle SPARC can transform your enterprise computing, igniting innovation and driving results. Join Oracle as we discuss the new standard for extreme performance.
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 06:30:00 GMT </pubDate>
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<title>Webcast: Building A Private Cloud Infrastructure With Oracle's Sparc Servers – April 11th 2013</title>
<link>https://blogs.oracle.com/partnernews/entry/webcast_building_a_private_cloud</link>
<description>Join us for this Webcast for enterprise architects and administrators responsible for IT systems running Oracle databases.</description>
<pubDate> Fri, 12 Apr 2013 06:30:00 GMT </pubDate>
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<title>Announcing New SPARC Servers with the World's Fastest Microprocessor: Milwaukee</title>
<link>http://www.oracle.com/webapps/events/ns/EventsDetail.jsp?p_eventId=164655&amp;src=7598058&amp;src=7598058&amp;Act=366</link>
<description>The breakthrough speed and power of Oracle SPARC can transform your enterprise computing, igniting innovation and driving results. Join Oracle as we discuss the new standard for extreme performance.</description>
<pubDate> Fri, 12 Apr 2013 06:30:00 GMT </pubDate> 
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<title>Oracle Event: Breakthrough with Extreme Performance - Houston</title>
<link>http://www.oracle.com/webapps/events/ns/EventsDetail.jsp?p_eventId=166655&amp;src=7598058&amp;src=7598058&amp;Act=410</link>
<description>The breakthrough speed and power of Oracle SPARC can transform your enterprise computing, igniting innovation and driving results. Join Markus Flierl as he unveils the new standard for extreme performance.</description>
<pubDate> Fri, 12 Apr 2013 06:30:00 GMT </pubDate>
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<title>Oracle LIVE EVENT:  Breakthrough with Extreme Performance: New Spark Servers </title>
<link>http://www.oracle.com/webapps/events/ns/EventsDetail.jsp?p_eventId=162369&amp;src=7599083&amp;src=7599083&amp;Act=284</link>
<description>The breakthrough speed and power of Oracle SPARC can transform your enterprise computing, igniting innovation and driving results! Join leading Oracle technology specialists as they unveil and showcase the new standard for extreme performance.
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<pubDate> Fri, 12 Apr 2013 06:30:00 GMT </pubDate>
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<title>Oracle Breakingthrough with Extreme Performance in Dubai </title>
<link>http://www.oracle.com/webapps/events/ns/EventsDetail.jsp?p_eventId=162038&amp;src=7599090&amp;src=7599090&amp;Act=141</link>
<description>Transform your enterprise computing to ignite innovation and drive results. Join leading Oracle technology specialists as they unveil and showcase the new standard for extreme performance. 
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<pubDate> Fri, 12 Apr 2013 06:30:00 GMT </pubDate>
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<title>Announcing Oracle New SPARC Servers with the World's Fastest Microprocessor - Kansas City </title>
<link>http://www.oracle.com/webapps/events/ns/EventsDetail.jsp?p_eventId=164656&amp;src=7598058&amp;src=7598058&amp;Act=367</link>
<description>The breakthrough speed and power of Oracle SPARC can transform your enterprise computing, igniting innovation and driving results. Join Oracle as we discuss the new standard for extreme performance.</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 9 Apr 2013 06:30:00 GMT </pubDate>
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<title>Oracle Engineered Systems Briefing - Pittsburgh </title>
<link>http://www.oracle.com/webapps/events/ns/EventsDetail.jsp?p_eventId=164318&amp;src=7598058&amp;src=7598058&amp;Act=341</link>
<description>Your local Oracle team invites you to join us on April 17 as we host a detailed discussion on how you can transform your enterprise computing to ignite innovation and drive results.</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 9 Apr 2013 06:30:00 GMT </pubDate>
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<link>http://www.oracle.com/webapps/events/ns/EventsDetail.jsp?p_eventId=164314&amp;src=7598058&amp;src=7598058&amp;Act=337</link>
<description>The breakthrough speed and power of Oracle SPARC can transform your enterprise computing, igniting innovation and driving results. Join Oracle as we discuss the new standard for extreme performance.</description>
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<title>New SPARC Servers with the World's Fastest Microprocessor - Portland </title>
<link>http://www.oracle.com/webapps/events/ns/EventsDetail.jsp?p_eventId=164078&amp;src=7598058&amp;src=7598058&amp;Act=306 </link>
<description>The breakthrough speed and power of Oracle SPARC can transform your enterprise computing, igniting innovation and driving results. Join Oracle as we discuss the new standard for extreme performance. </description>
<pubDate>Tue, 9 Apr 2013 06:30:00 GMT </pubDate>
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<title>New Specialization! SPARC T5-Based Servers</title>
<link>http://www.oracle.com/partners/campaign/sparc-t5-based-serv-spec-criteria-1925014.html</link>
<description>Check the Business and Competency Criteria to find out what are the requirements in order to become SPARC T5-Based Servers Specialized!</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 5 Apr 2013 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Announcing New SPARC Servers with the World's Fastest Microprocessor: Austin</title>
<link>http://www.oracle.com/webapps/events/ns/EventsDetail.jsp?p_eventId=164659&amp;src=7598058&amp;src=7598058&amp;Act=370</link>
<description>The breakthrough speed and power of Oracle SPARC can transform your enterprise computing, igniting innovation and driving results. Join Oracle as we discuss the new standard for extreme performance.</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 5 Apr 2013 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Oracle Live Event: Breakthrough with Extreme Performance</title>
<link>http://www.oracle.com/webapps/events/ns/EventsDetail.jsp?p_eventId=164317&amp;src=7598058&amp;src=7598058&amp;Act=340</link>
<description>Your local Oracle team invites you to join us on April 10 as we host a detailed discussion on how you can transform your enterprise computing to ignite innovation and drive results.</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 5 Apr 2013 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Oracle Announcing New SPARC Servers with the World's Fastest Microprocessor</title>
<link>http://www.oracle.com/webapps/events/ns/EventsDetail.jsp?p_eventId=164126&amp;src=7598058&amp;src=7598058&amp;Act=327</link>
<description>The breakthrough speed and power of Oracle SPARC can transform your enterprise computing, igniting innovation and driving results. Join Cheryl Martin, Vice President Hardware Program Office as she unveils the new standard for extreme performance. </description>
<pubDate>Fri, 5 Apr 2013 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description>Oracle delivers complete storage solutions, offering integration at every layer-from applications to disk-to dramatically simplify data center operations for enhanced performance and lower total cost of ownership</description>
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<title>New Systems Update </title>
<link>https://blogs.oracle.com/partnernews/entry/new_systems_update </link>
<description>Check the latest System Update on Sun Servers, Storage and Systems Software for information on price list changes and more.</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 2 Apr 2013 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>SPARC T5/M5 VAR Technical Training –april 4 2013 At 8am PT </title>
<link>https://blogs.oracle.com/partnernews/entry/sparc_t5_m5_var_technical </link>
<description>You've seen the BIG SPARC Server Announcement, now SAVE THE DATE for the live WebEx SPARC T5/M5 Technical Training and get the scoop on the NEW SPARC Servers with the World's Fastest Microprocessor. </description>
<pubDate>Tue, 2 Apr 2013 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Live Webcast: Managing Oracle Engineered Systems From Oracle Exadata To Big Data – Expert Tips &amp;  Tricks – April 4 2013 </title>
<link>https://blogs.oracle.com/partnernews/entry/live_webcast_managing_oracle_engineered </link>
<description>Hear about the latest techniques for efficiently managing the life cycle stages for Oracle Exadata and Oracle Big Data Appliance—from monitoring and management to ongoing maintenance for the entire engineered system using Oracle Enterprise Manager 12c. </description>
<pubDate>Tue, 2 Apr 2013 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Video: Oracle Big Data </title>
<link>https://blogs.oracle.com/partnernews/entry/video_oracle_big_data </link>
<description>This short video uses the simple analogy of a fishing trawler to explain big data, and the steps involved in gaining competitive advantage by combining new sources of data within existing, structured data. Use this video in a big way.
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<pubDate>Tue, 2 Apr 2013 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Oracle Introduces New SPARC Servers </title>
<link>https://blogs.oracle.com/partnernews/entry/oracle_introduces_new_sparc_servers </link>
<description>On Tuesday, Larry Ellison and John Fowler unveiled Oracle's newest generation of SPARC servers, with the speed and power to transform your customers' enterprise computing. </description>
<pubDate>Tue, 2 Apr 2013 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>SPARC SuperCluster T4-4 PreSales Specialist Assessment</title>
<link>http://ilearning.oracle.com/ilearn/en/learner/jsp/offering_details_home.jsp?classid=1232960892</link>
<description>This assessment will allow you to test your knowledge level of the information learned from the SPARC SuperCluster training. Passing with a >80% score from this assessment makes you eligible to become an SPARC SuperCluster T4-4 PreSales Specialist.</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2013 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>SPARC SuperCluster T4-4 Sales Specialist Assessment</title>
<link>http://ilearning.oracle.com/ilearn/en/learner/jsp/offering_details_home.jsp?classid=1232317926</link>
<description>This assessment will allow you to test your knowledge level of the information learned from the SPARC SuperCluster training. Passing with a >80% score from this assessment makes you eligible to become an SPARC SuperCluster Sales Specialist.</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2013 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>New: ZFS Backup For Oracle Engineered Systems Expert Center </title>
<link> https://blogs.oracle.com/partnernews/entry/new_zfs_backup_for_oracle</link>
<description>Your organization's data is critical to its success – and so is choosing the right backup and recovery solution. Check out the NEW Storage Expert Center. </description>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2013 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>New: ZFS Storage Appliance Overview Videos  </title>
<link>https://blogs.oracle.com/partnernews/entry/new_zfs_storage_appliance_overview</link>
<description>Interested in ZFS Storage Appliance? Check the below videos for some top areas like: efficiency, performance and real world implementation. </description>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2013 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Online training: Flash Cache &amp; Exadata Write Back Flash Cache - An insight from Oracle X-Team</title>
<link>http://oukc.oracle.com/static09/opn/login/?t=livewebcast|c=1254461576</link>
<description>Join this eSeminar held by Laura J Mckechnie, jennifer leung completely free on Flash Cache &amp; Exadata Write Back Flash Cache.</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2013 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title> New SL150 Sales Kits For Partners </title>
<link> http://www.oracle.com/partners/secure/engage-with-oracle/storagetek-tape-libraries-169437.html </link>
<description> The Sales Fast Start Kit is designed to get you up and running quickly once you have achieved your Specialization. Once you are up and running with the Fast Start Kit, the Sales Velocity Kit provides you with more depth in demand generation and sales support. </description>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2013 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title> New ZFS Storage Appliance Sales Kits For Partners </title>
<link> http://www.oracle.com/partners/secure/engage-with-oracle/sun-unified-storage-product-info-102989.html </link>
<description> Two new Sales Kits are now available in the Knowledge Zone: the Sales Fast Start Kit and the Sales Velocity Kit. </description>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2013 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title> SL150 Wins 2012 Technology Award</title>
<link> http://www.v3.co.uk/v3-uk/news/2228539/v3-announces-winners-of-technology-awards-2012</link>
<description> Oracle's StorageTek SL150 was chosen as the Best Business Storage at the recent V3 Technology Awards event in London on November 30th. The competing field was tough with over 300 entries from more than 100 companies taking part in the event.</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2013 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Get Your Free Voucher For Oracle Cloud Application Essentials In Beta Now! </title>
<link>http://www.oracle.com/partners/en/knowledge-zone/middleware/oracle-caf-essentials-exam-1843060.html</link>
<description>Take the Oracle Cloud Application Foundation Essentials exam now (1Z1-468). Free vouchers can be ordered at opn-edu_ww@oracle.com. The number of vouchers is limited!</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2013 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title> Exadata Training For SAP Systems Integrators – January 24 2013</title>
<link>http://www.oracle.com/us/products/database/exadata-partner-training-1-24-13-1897173.pdf</link>
<description>Encourage your partners to register for a free one day workshop in Boston and learn how to implement Oracle Exadata for SAP applications. </description>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2013 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Live Webcast: Oracle VM Disaster Recovery Best Practices – January 22 2013 At 10 AM PT</title>
<link>http://event.on24.com/r.htm?e=555057&amp;s=1&amp;k=AEAC48D5055D6E127641CDF63B0E3E24&amp;partnerref=OVM_NL_OPN</link>
<description>Join State University of New York (SUNY)on Jan 22, 10 AM to learn how their IT team implemented Disaster Recovery with Oracle VM to deliver IT services for 450,000 students, library systems for 64 campuses and deliver online courses available to 256,000.</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2013 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Webinar: Prepare Your Data Center And Yourself For 2013 And Beyond – January 23 2012 at 10 AM PT </title>
<link>https://event.on24.com/eventRegistration/EventLobbyServlet?target=registration.jsp&amp;eventid=555048&amp;sessionid=1&amp;key=20B4530325B57ABC6E4B853A5F944E97&amp;sourcepage=register </link>
<description>Check out this upcoming Oracle Storage webinar which will give you great insights into understanding what Oracle Storage can do for you customers on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 10:00 AM PST. Speakers: Ravi Pendekanti, Vice President, Systems Product Marketing, Oracle Laura DuBois, Program Vice President, Storage Practice, IDC.</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2013 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Oracle Offers Multiple Cloud Models For Systems Integrators</title>
<link>http://medianetwork.oracle.com/video/player/1622148426001</link>
<description>Check the SI focused models to learn about perpetual license rights at end/renewal of customer's initial contract, Oracle input costs (software) to $0 at customer's contract renewal and to recover internal solution development costs before solution rollout.</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2013 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Online training: Update on Oracle Database Appliance</title>
<link>http://oukc.oracle.com/static09/opn/login/?t=livewebcast|c=1242002192</link>
<description>This eSeminar "Update on Oracle Database Appliance" presented by: Kevin Deihl, Tammy Bednar and Randy Hietter provides an update and the latest on ODA.</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2013 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>New Online training: Exalytics Promotion Offer for Oracle Partners</title>
<link>http://oukc.oracle.com/static09/opn/login/?t=livewebcast|c=1241490317</link>
<description>Briefing by Alistair Hopkins (A&amp;C VP Technology) on the business opportunity for Oracle Partners and the terms of Oracle's latest Exalytics Promotional Offer.</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jan 2013 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Flash Cache &amp; Exadata Write Back Flash Cache - An insight from Oracle X-Team</title>
<link>http://oukc.oracle.com/static09/opn/login/?t=livewebcast|c=1254461576</link>
<description>Check the latest eSeminar: Flash Cache &amp; Exadata Write Back Flash Cache - An insight from Oracle X-Team.</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Dec 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>December Systems Update</title>
<link>http://www.oracle.com/partners/secure/campaign/eblasts/systems-update-4dec12-1882422.html</link>
<description>Click here to read these Hardware updates and to stay current on the latest systems price list and resources.</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Dec 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>New Online Training: Update on Oracle Database Appliance</title>
<link>http://oukc.oracle.com/static09/opn/login/?t=livewebcast|c=1242002192</link>
<description>Register now for the a new Live Virtual Training on Oracle Database Appliance.</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title> Missed The Last Live Partnercast on Oracle Exadata X3 Machine? Replays Are Now Available</title>
<link> http://medianetwork.oracle.com/video/player/1974431039001</link>
<description>Check the video for more information on the Oracle Exadata X3 Machine Partnercast.</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title> Missed The Last Live Partnercast on Oracle Database Appliance? Replays Are Now Available</title>
<link> http://medianetwork.oracle.com/video/player/1974395054001</link>
<description> Check the video for more information on the Oracle Database Appliance Partnercast.</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title> Missed The Last Live Partnercast on Oracle Exalogic? Replays Are Now Available </title>
<link> http://medianetwork.oracle.com/video/player/1974335562001</link>
<description> Check the video for more information on the Oracle Exalogic Partnercast.</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Partner Event: OTN Developer Day - Exadata in London</title>
<link>http://www.oracle.com/go/?&amp;Src=7583760&amp;Act=18&amp;pcode=EMEAFM12036296MPP017</link>
<description>Check the latest Engineered Systems partner event in London, UK on November 22nd.</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Oracle Virtual Networking Partner Sales Playbook Now Available</title>
<link>http://www.oracle.com/partners/en/knowledge-zone/index.html</link>
<description>Oracle Virtual Networking Partner Sales Playbook now available to partners registered in OPN Server and Storage Systems Knowledge Zones. Find out where you should plan to focus your resources, and how to broaden your offerings by leveraging the OPN Specialized enablement available to your organization.</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title> New Assessment: SPARC SuperCluster T4-4 PreSales Specialist</title>
<link>http://oukc.oracle.com/static09/opn/login/?t=livewebcast|c=1232960892</link>
<description>This assessment will allow you to test your knowledge level of the information learned from the SPARC SuperCluster training. Passing with a >80% score from this assessment makes you eligible to become an SPARC SuperCluster T4-4 PreSales Specialist.</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>New Assessment: SPARC SuperCluster T4-4 Sales Specialist</title>
<link>http://oukc.oracle.com/static09/opn/login/?t=livewebcast|c=1232317926</link>
<description>This assessment will allow you to test your knowledge level of the information learned from the SPARC SuperCluster training. Passing with a >80% score from this assessment makes you eligible to become an SPARC SuperCluster Sales Specialist.</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>New online training:  Consolidating and Sizing Enterprise Applications on Oracle Engineered Systems</title>
<link>http://oukc.oracle.com/static09/opn/login/?t=livewebcast|c=1234644496</link>
<description>Oracle Enterprise Applications run on multiple tiers and many different platforms. These include, but are not limited to: non-Oracle databases, mainframes, and third-party storage systems, with complex data protection and archiving. </description>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Partner Event: Extreme Performance with Oracle Engineered Systems Austin</title>
<link>http://www.oracle.com/go/?&amp;Src=7597199&amp;Act=7&amp;pcode=NAFM12036268MPP004</link>
<description> Check the latest Engineered Systems partner event in Austin, Texas on November 14.</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Partner Event: Oracle Enterprise Architecture Roundtable - Big Data </title>
<link>http://www.oracle.com/go/?&amp;Src=7599521&amp;Act=18&amp;pcode=APACFM12030074MPP011</link>
<description>Check the latest Engineered Systems partner event in Sydney, Australia on November 14. </description>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Partner Event: Oracle Engineered Systems Luncheon </title>
<link>http://www.oracle.com/go/?&amp;Src=7600483&amp;Act=8&amp;pcode=NAFM12039732MPP006</link>
<description> Check the latest Engineered Systems partner event in Amherst, NY on November 15.</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Partner Event: Oracle Desktop Virtualization Seminar </title>
<link>http://www.oracle.com/go/?&amp;Src=7599082&amp;Act=66&amp;pcode=EMEAFM12039704MPP048</link>
<description>Check the latest Virtualization partner event in London on November 8.</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Earn your FREE certification at the OpenWorld 2012 Test Fest</title>
      <link>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-RjR9oxQwE</link>
      <description>Certification testing free of charge to over 100 exam titles! Register for OPN Exchange and then select your session using the schedule builder.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Oracle Engineered Systems Customer Showcase  - September 25 2012, London</title>
      <link>http://www.oracle.com/go/?&amp;Src=7598379&amp;Act=4&amp;pcode=EMEAFM12032125MPP001</link>
      <description>With a market shift towards simplifying your IT environment to enable business growth, more customers are considering &amp; implementing integrated systems - which are tested, certified, and supported as a single unit by a single vendor. But, there is already an enormous investment in any data centre and in order to achieve &amp; implement change you know you must have a strong valid business case.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Oracle Secure Global Desktop Version 4.7 TOI Session 8 EMP LVC</title>
      <link>http://ilearning.oracle.com/ilearn/en/learner/jsp/offering_details_find.jsp?classid=1209131583</link>
      <description>Since July 26th, Oracle has added 4 new courses for partners. You can access the courses through the Oracle University online course catalog. Remember that access to the Oracle University Online library is available at no cost to Oracle PartnerNetwork members.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New Online Course: Engineering TOI: Oracle VM Server for SPARC and Oracle VM Manager Session 1</title>
      <link>http://ilearning.oracle.com/ilearn/en/learner/jsp/offering_details_find.jsp?classid=1212555835</link>
      <description>This session will provide a technical overview of the Oracle VM Server for SPARC virtualization technology. This will include architectural concepts, features, and show how to install and configure logical domain systems. The session will also cover the forthcoming management capability provided by Oracle VM Manager.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Oracle Event: Oracle Technology Network (OTN) Sys Admin Day - Oracle Solaris and Oracle Linux, August 23, 2012, Broomfield</title>
      <link>http://www.oracle.com/go/?&amp;Src=7590517&amp;Act=39&amp;pcode=WWMK12036945MPP006</link>
      <description>OTN Sys Admin Days are live classroom events with two, parallel hands-on Oracle Solaris and Oracle Linux tracks designed for the System Administrator.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New OPN Assessment Certified Implementation Exam: Oracle Virtual Desktop Infrastructure 3 Essentials</title>
      <link>http://www.oracle.com/partners/en/knowledge-zone/server-storage/ovdi3-exam-1653455.html</link>
      <description>The Oracle Virtual Desktop Infrastructure 3 Certified Implementation Specialist Certification identifies professionals that are skilled in implementing solutions that incorporate Oracle Virtual Desktop Infrastructure and Sun Ray products. The certification covers skills such as: Installing and Configuring Oracle Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, Desktop Life Cycle management, Troubleshooting, and Best Practices.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New Online Course: Oracle Database Appliance to Oracle Database Appliance: One-button Disaster Recovery</title>
      <link>http://oukc.oracle.com/static05/opn/login/?t=livewebcast&amp;c=1196514768</link>
      <description>This session will demonstrate the rapid Oracle Data Guard setup tool.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New Online Course: Oracle Database Appliance Secret Sauce – “Zero-Admin” Storage</title>
      <link>http://oukc.oracle.com/static05/opn/login/?t=livewebcast&amp;c=1196473755</link>
      <description>This session will compare and contrast the Database Appliance's database-aware storage management with traditional SAN based environments and discuss the Oracle Database Appliance advantage.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Oracle Event: Oracle Database 11g Upgrade &amp; Oracle Database Appliance Seminar, August 16, 2012, Reston</title>
      <link>http://www.oracle.com/go/?&amp;Src=7588702&amp;Act=18&amp;pcode=NAFM12038626MPP024</link>
      <description>Join the Oracle experts at Mythics for an interactive session surrounding Oracle Database 11g and the Oracle Database Appliance (ODA). The Mythics Oracle engineered systems team will be covering how and why to leverage the leading database software and the ODA in your organization.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Oracle Hardware Partner Webcast Series: Oracle DatabaseAppliance</title>
      <link>http://www.oracle.com/go/?&amp;Src=7604329&amp;Act=7&amp;pcode=WWPN12035286MPP004</link>
      <description>Attendees will receive a business and technical overview of Oracle's products and gain understanding of Oracle's strategy to deliver infrastructure, platform and applications to business driving innovation via technology.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Oracle Hardware Partner Webcast Series: Oracle DatabaseAppliance</title>
      <link>http://www.oracle.com/go/?&amp;Src=7604329&amp;Act=7&amp;pcode=WWPN12035286MPP004</link>
      <description>Attendees will receive a business and technical overview of Oracle's products and gain understanding of Oracle's strategy to deliver infrastructure, platform and applications to business driving innovation via technology.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New Online Course: SPARC Product Line Sales Training: Lesson 05 - SPARC SuperCluster Use Cases</title>
      <link>http://oukc.oracle.com/static05/opn/login/?t=livewebcast&amp;c=1196082833</link>
      <description>Become familiar with customer wins for SPARC T4-4 SuperCluster by industry, ISV and type of customer based on actual customer use cases to help articulate SuperCluster advantages to your customers.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>OPN Specialized Activation Center</title>
      <link>http://www.oracle.com/partners/en/most-popular-resources/specialized-training-034839.htm</link>
      <description>These easy to consume training modules have been designed to provide you with a detailed understanding of the OPN Specialized program and accelerate your ability to sell, develop and specialize in the OPN program.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jul 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New OPN Certified Implementation Specialist Exam: Oracle Virtual Desktop Infrastructure 3 Essentials</title>
      <link>http://www.oracle.com/partners/en/knowledge-zone/server-storage/ovdi3-exam-1653455.html</link>
      <description>The Oracle Virtual Desktop Infrastructure 3 Certified Implementation Specialist Certification identifies professionals that are skilled in implementing solutions that incorporate Oracle Virtual Desktop Infrastructure and Sun Ray products.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New Online Course: High-Impact Oracle Database Appliance Sales Presentation</title>
      <link>http://oukc.oracle.com/static09/opn/login/?t=course|r=1189865037</link>
      <description>This session will highlight the key messages in our revamped Oracle Database Appliance customer presentation.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New Online Course: High Impact Oracle Database Appliance Demo</title>
      <link>http://oukc.oracle.com/static09/opn/login/?t=course|r=1186632234</link>
      <description>We will demonstrate how you can highlight the resiliency of the Oracle Database Appliance to prospective customers. Using a live system, we will show how to prove that the appliance can maintain application and database availability while handling various hardware failures.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>OPN Specialization: Oracle Database Appliance Specialization available starting April 2012!</title>
      <link>http://www.oracle.com/partners/en/knowledge-zone/server-storage/database-appliance-494792.html</link>
      <description>The Oracle Database Appliance Specialization recognizes partner organizations that are proficient in selling, implementing and/or developing Oracle Database Appliance solutions. Topics covered in this Specialization include: Market Trends and Business Drivers, Product Overview, Partner Sales Plays, Objection Handling and Competition, Cross-Sell/Upsell Opportunities, and Pricing &amp; Licensing.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>OPN Specialist Assessment Test: Oracle Database Appliance Sales Specialist Assessment</title>
      <link>http://oukc.oracle.com/static05/opn/login/?t=livewebcast&amp;c=1148257581</link>
      <description>Get Specialized! This 30-question assessment is the final step towards becoming an Oracle Database Appliance Sales Specialist. Be Recognized! Pass the test, score 80% or more, and get your OPN Specialist Certificate!</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>OPN Specialist Assessment Test: Oracle Database Appliance PreSales Specialist Assessment</title>
      <link>http://oukc.oracle.com/static05/opn/login/?t=livewebcast&amp;c=1148341590</link>
      <description>Get Specialized! This 50-question assessment is the final step towards becoming an Oracle Database Appliance PreSales Specialist. Be Recognized! Pass the test, score 80% or more, and get your OPN Specialist Certificate!</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>OPN Specialist Assessment Test: Oracle Database Appliance Support Specialist Assessment</title>
      <link>http://oukc.oracle.com/static05/opn/login/?t=livewebcast&amp;c=1135885395</link>
      <description>This 58-question assessment test is the final component of the Oracle Database Appliance Support Specialist guided learning path. This assessment will allow you to test your knowledge level of the information learned from the Oracle Database Appliance Support Specialist courses. Passing a >80% of this assessment makes you eligible to become an Oracle Database Appliance Support Specialist.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>OPN Specialist Guided Learning Path: Oracle Database Appliance Sales Specialist</title>
      <link>https://competencycenter.oracle.com/opncc/full_glp.cc?group_id=19584</link>
      <description>This guided learning path provides an overview of the Oracle Database Appliance, its target markets, key partner sales plays, and how to overcome the competition.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>OPN Specialist Guided Learning Path: Oracle Database Appliance PreSales Specialist</title>
      <link>https://competencycenter.oracle.com/opncc/full_glp.cc?group_id=19604</link>
      <description>This guided learning path provides an overview of the Oracle Database Appliance, target market opportunities, key partner sales plays, and a technical deep-dive into the product's architecture, features, and capabilities.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>OPN Specialist Guided Learning Path: Oracle Database Appliance Support Specialist</title>
      <link>https://competencycenter.oracle.com/opncc/full_glp.cc?group_id=21705</link>
      <description>The Oracle Database Appliance Support Specialist guided learning path is intended to provide the required information you need to make use of support for Oracle's Database Appliance releases. Passing the assessment test with a score of 80% or more will enable you to become an Oracle Database Appliance Support Specialist.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Oracle Event: Free Hands on OTN Workshop – Unlocking the Value of Oracle Database 11g - Core Features Workshop, June 14, 2012 Dublin</title>
      <link>http://www.oracle.com/go/?&amp;Src=7583760&amp;Act=28&amp;pcode=EMEAFM12036296MPP025</link>
      <description>The Oracle Database is a massively feature-rich software product, which includes application development tools, storage management software and the ability to store unstructured data, such as spatial information, files and XML. By taking full advantage of these capabilities, customers can save costs and use Oracle as a repository for multi-media applications. This workshop covers these capabilities; The format is a short overview presentation, followed by a series of exercises.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New OPN Certified Implementation Specialist Exam: Oracle VM 3.0 for x86 Essentials - now in Beta!</title>
      <link>http://www.oracle.com/partners/en/knowledge-zone/database/ovm3-0-exam-page-1533942.html</link>
      <description>This exam is primarily intended for consultants that are skilled in implementing solutions based on Oracle VM technologies. This certification helps the OPN member’s partner organization qualify for the Oracle VM 3 Specialization.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New OPN Guided Learning Path: Oracle VM 3 for x86 Support Specialist</title>
      <link>https://competencycenter.oracle.com/opncc/full_glp.cc?group_id=22463</link>
      <description>The Oracle VM 3 for x86 Support Specialist guided learning path is intended to provide the required information you need to make use of support for Oracle's VM 3 releases. Passing the assessment test with a score of 80% or more will enable you to become an Oracle VM 3 for x86 Support Specialist.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New OPN Guided Learning Path: Oracle VM 3 for x86 Sales Specialist</title>
      <link>https://competencycenter.oracle.com/opncc/full_glp.cc?group_id=22083</link>
      <description>The Oracle VM 3 Sales Specialist guided learning path is intended for sales representatives at partner organizations who specialize in selling and positioning Oracle VM 3 for X86 to their own customer base.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New OPN Guided Learning Path: Oracle VM 3 for x86 PreSales Specialist</title>
      <link>https://competencycenter.oracle.com/opncc/full_glp.cc?group_id=22103</link>
      <description>The Oracle VM 3 PreSales Specialist guided learning path is intended for sales engineers and presales consultants at partner organizations who specialize in selling and positioning Oracle VM 3 for X86.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New OPN Assessment Test Available: Oracle VM 3 for x86 Sales Specialist</title>
      <link>http://oukc.oracle.com/static05/opn/login/?t=livewebcast&amp;c=1171047055</link>
      <description>Get Specialized! This 30-question assessment is the final step towards becoming an Oracle VM 3 Sales Specialist. Be Recognized! Pass the test, score 80% or more, and get your OPN Specialist Certificate!</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New OPN Assessment Test Available: Oracle VM 3 for x86 PreSales Specialist</title>
      <link>http://oukc.oracle.com/static05/opn/login/?t=livewebcast&amp;c=1168960627</link>
      <description>Get Specialized! This 40-question assessment is the final step towards becoming an Oracle VM 3 PreSales Specialist. Be Recognized! Pass the test, score 80% or more, and get your OPN Specialist Certificate!</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New OPN Assessment Test Available: Oracle VM 3 for x86 Support Specialist</title>
      <link>http://oukc.oracle.com/static05/opn/login/?t=livewebcast&amp;c=1152898280</link>
      <description>This 58-question assessment test is the final component of the Oracle VM 3 for x86 Support Specialist guided learning path. This assessment will allow you to test your knowledge level of the information learned from the Oracle VM 3 for x86 Support Specialist courses. Passing a >80% of this assessment makes you eligible to become an Oracle VM 3 for x86 Support Specialist.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New Online Course: Oracle Database Appliance Performance Architecture</title>
      <link>http://oukc.oracle.com/static09/opn/login/?t=course|r=1175963930</link>
      <description>This course will focus on how the unique storage architecture of the Database Appliance provides best-in-class performance and enterprise reliability using commodity servers and storage. In this session, we will discuss 3 primary aspects of the Oracle Database Appliance storage and performance architecture.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New Online Course: Oracle Database Appliance Software Release 2.2 – Learn What’s New!</title>
      <link>http://oukc.oracle.com/static09/opn/login/?t=course|r=1163535289</link>
      <description>"Learn What's New" will focus on the the new Oracle Database Appliance Software released on April 17.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New OPN Specialist Assessment Test: Oracle Database Appliance Sales Specialist Assessment</title>
      <link>http://oukc.oracle.com/static05/opn/login/?t=livewebcast&amp;c=1148257581</link>
      <description>Get Specialized! This 30-question assessment is the final step towards becoming an Oracle Database Appliance Sales Specialist. Be Recognized! Pass the test, score 80% or more, and get your OPN Specialist Certificate!</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New OPN Specialist Assessment Test: Oracle Database Appliance PreSales Specialist Assessment</title>
      <link>http://oukc.oracle.com/static05/opn/login/?t=livewebcast&amp;c=1148341590</link>
      <description>Get Specialized! This 50-question assessment is the final step towards becoming an Oracle Database Appliance PreSales Specialist. Be Recognized! Pass the test, score 80% or more, and get your OPN Specialist Certificate!</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New OPN Specialist Assessment Test: Oracle Database Appliance Support Specialist Assessment</title>
      <link>http://oukc.oracle.com/static05/opn/login/?t=livewebcast&amp;c=1135885395</link>
      <description>This 58-question assessment test is the final component of the Oracle Database Appliance Support Specialist guided learning path. This assessment will allow you to test your knowledge level of the information learned from the Oracle Database Appliance Support Specialist courses. Passing a >80% of this assessment makes you eligible to become an Oracle Database Appliance Support Specialist.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New OPN Specialist Guided Learning Path: Oracle Database Appliance Sales Specialist</title>
      <link>https://competencycenter.oracle.com/opncc/full_glp.cc?group_id=19584</link>
      <description>This guided learning path provides an overview of the Oracle Database Appliance, its target markets, key partner sales plays, and how to overcome the competition.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New OPN Specialist Guided Learning Path: Oracle Database Appliance PreSales Specialist</title>
      <link>https://competencycenter.oracle.com/opncc/full_glp.cc?group_id=19604</link>
      <description>This guided learning path provides an overview of the Oracle Database Appliance, target market opportunities, key partner sales plays, and a technical deep-dive into the product's architecture, features, and capabilities.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New OPN Specialist Guided Learning Path: Oracle Database Appliance Support Specialist</title>
      <link>https://competencycenter.oracle.com/opncc/full_glp.cc?group_id=21705</link>
      <description>The Oracle Database Appliance Support Specialist guided learning path is intended to provide the required information you need to make use of support for Oracle's Database Appliance releases. Passing the assessment test with a score of 80% or more will enable you to become an Oracle Database Appliance Support Specialist.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Oracle Database Appliance Specialization available starting April 2012!</title>
      <link>http://www.oracle.com/partners/en/knowledge-zone/server-storage/database-appliance-494792.html</link>
      <description>The Oracle Database Appliance Specialization recognizes partner organizations that are proficient in selling, implementing and/or developing Oracle Database Appliance solutions. Topics covered in this Specialization include: Market Trends and Business Drivers, Product Overview, Partner Sales Plays, Objection Handling and Competition, Cross-Sell/Upsell Opportunities, and Pricing &amp; Licensing.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New OPN Specialist Assessment Test: Oracle Database Appliance Sales Specialist Assessment</title>
      <link>http://oukc.oracle.com/static05/opn/login/?t=livewebcast&amp;c=1148257581</link>
      <description>Get Specialized! This 30-question assessment is the final step towards becoming an Oracle Database Appliance Sales Specialist. Be Recognized! Pass the test, score 80% or more, and get your OPN Specialist Certificate!</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New OPN Specialist Assessment Test: Oracle Database Appliance PreSales Specialist Assessment</title>
      <link>http://oukc.oracle.com/static05/opn/login/?t=livewebcast&amp;c=1148341590</link>
      <description>Get Specialized! This 50-question assessment is the final step towards becoming an Oracle Database Appliance PreSales Specialist. Be Recognized! Pass the test, score 80% or more, and get your OPN Specialist Certificate!</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New OPN Specialist Assessment Test: Oracle Database Appliance Support Specialist Assessment</title>
      <link>http://oukc.oracle.com/static05/opn/login/?t=livewebcast&amp;c=1135885395</link>
      <description>This 58-question assessment test is the final component of the Oracle Database Appliance Support Specialist guided learning path. This assessment will allow you to test your knowledge level of the information learned from the Oracle Database Appliance Support Specialist courses. Passing a >80% of this assessment makes you eligible to become an Oracle Database Appliance Support Specialist.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New OPN Specialist Guided Learning Path: Oracle Database Appliance Sales Specialist</title>
      <link>https://competencycenter.oracle.com/opncc/full_glp.cc?group_id=19584</link>
      <description>This guided learning path provides an overview of the Oracle Database Appliance, its target markets, key partner sales plays, and how to overcome the competition.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New OPN Specialist Guided Learning Path: Oracle Database Appliance PreSales Specialist</title>
      <link>https://competencycenter.oracle.com/opncc/full_glp.cc?group_id=19604</link>
      <description>This guided learning path provides an overview of the Oracle Database Appliance, target market opportunities, key partner sales plays, and a technical deep-dive into the product's architecture, features, and capabilities.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New OPN Specialist Guided Learning Path: Oracle Database Appliance Support Specialist</title>
      <link>https://competencycenter.oracle.com/opncc/full_glp.cc?group_id=21705</link>
      <description>The Oracle Database Appliance Support Specialist guided learning path is intended to provide the required information you need to make use of support for Oracle's Database Appliance releases. Passing the assessment test with a score of 80% or more will enable you to become an Oracle Database Appliance Support Specialist.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Oracle Event: Oracle: 2nd Annual Cloud Computing and Virtualization Confcerence, May 21, 2012 Budapest</title>
      <link>http://www.oracle.com/go/?&amp;Src=7304374&amp;Act=24&amp;pcode=EMEAFM11047732MPP020</link>
      <description>The 2nd Annual Cloud Computing and Virtualization CEE, CIS &amp; Russia Conference will focus on emerging issues in Cloud Computing, inspired by latest developments in data, operations, security, infrastructure, technologies and service providing. The attending delegates will be able to leave the event with new ideas and thoughts which they can immediately implement within the cloud, ensuring minimization of costs and improvement of their business scalability.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New OPN Certified Implementation Exam: Become a StorageTek Tape Libraries Implementation Specialist!</title>
      <link>http://education.oracle.com/pls/web_prod-plq-dad/db_pages.getpage?page_id=41&amp;p_org_id=&amp;lang=&amp;p_exam_id=1Z0_546</link>
      <description>The 1Z0-546 StorageTek Tape Libraries Essentials is now live and in production at Pearson Vue.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New Online Course: Oracle Database Appliance – Customer Use Cases (Part 1)</title>
      <link>http://oukc.oracle.com/static09/opn/login/?t=course|r=1157960471</link>
      <description>You will learn about five new ODA customers, why they bought the Appliance and what value they realized. These stories will identify the customer pain points and why the ODA was the perfect solution.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New Online Course: ODA - Oracle Data Appliance Migration Strategy</title>
      <link>http://oukc.oracle.com/static09/opn/login/?t=course|r=1154699011</link>
      <description>This session focuses on the different ways of migrating a database from a legacy platform to the Oracle Database Appliance.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New Online Course: ODA - Oracle Data Appliance Roadmap</title>
      <link>http://oukc.oracle.com/static09/opn/login/?t=course|r=1152297198</link>
      <description>This session will discuss recent enhancements and future directions for the Oracle Database Appliance.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New Online Course: ODA - Backup Practices for Oracle Database Appliance</title>
      <link>http://oukc.oracle.com/static09/opn/login/?t=course|r=1150538786</link>
      <description>This session discusses options and best practices for backing up the Oracle Database Appliance.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New Online Course: Options for Expanding Oracle Database Appliance Storage</title>
      <link>http://oukc.oracle.com/static09/opn/login/?t=course|r=1147425778</link>
      <description>This session will discuss overcoming another common objection to adopting the Database Appliance, the 4TB storage limit.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New Online Course: Oracle Linux 6 with the Enbreakable Enterprise Kernel</title>
      <link>http://oukc.oracle.com/static05/opn/login/?t=livewebcast&amp;c=1153364217</link>
      <description>This session will discuss Oracle Linux 6 with the Enbreakable Enterprise Kernel.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Upcoming Web Cast: Top Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Linux Deployments, May 9, 2012</title>
      <link>http://event.on24.com/r.htm?e=452104&amp;s=1&amp;k=9292BFF32FC2A347E4771667EC0502D5&amp;partnerref=OracleLinux_Linux_US</link>
      <description>Join our Linux expert for this live webcast and learn how avoid common pitfalls, prevent problems and circumvent known issues to accelerate your deployment. Find out how to configure your Linux system the right way, learn diagnostics tricks, and get a wealth of best practices for running Linux in real-world enterprises.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New OPN Certified Implementation Specialist Exam: Oracle VM 3.0 for x86 Essentials - now in Beta!</title>
      <link>http://www.oracle.com/partners/en/knowledge-zone/database/ovm3-0-exam-page-1533942.html</link>
      <description>This exam is primarily intended for consultants that are skilled in implementing solutions based on Oracle VM technologies.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Oracle Event: Oracle Storage for Oracle Software, May 16, 2012 Minneapolis</title>
      <link>http://www.oracle.com/go/?&amp;Src=7239492&amp;Act=425&amp;pcode=NAFM10128216MPP285</link>
      <description>Join us and learn how Oracle software working with Oracle's NAS and SAN storage solutions improves performance and productivity, lowers costs and makes the entire system easier to manage.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Oracle Event: Oracle - 2nd Annual Cloud Computing and Virtualization Conference, May 21, 2012 Budapest</title>
      <link>http://www.oracle.com/go/?&amp;Src=7304374&amp;Act=24&amp;pcode=EMEAFM11047732MPP020</link>
      <description>The 2nd Annual Cloud Computing and Virtualization CEE, CIS &amp; Russia Conference will focus on emerging issues in Cloud Computing, inspired by latest developments in data, operations, security, infrastructure, technologies and service providing.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New and Updated OPN Guided Learning Path: StorageTek Tape Libraries Sales Specialist</title>
      <link>https://competencycenter.oracle.com/opncc/full_glp.cc?group_id=13024</link>
      <description>The Sun StorageTek Tape Libraries Sales Specialist guided learning path is intended to provide recommended and required support based information on Sun Tape Storage products and services.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New and Updated OPN Guided Learning Path: StorageTek Tape Libraries Presales Specialist</title>
      <link>https://competencycenter.oracle.com/opncc/full_glp.cc?group_id=13044</link>
      <description>The Sun StorageTek Tape Libraries Presales Specialist guided learning path is intended to provide recommended and required support based information on Sun Tape Storage products and services.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New and Updated OPN Guided Learning Path: Sun Tape Storage Entry-Level and Midrange Installation (IDO) Specialist</title>
      <link>https://competencycenter.oracle.com/opncc/full_glp.cc?group_id=19456</link>
      <description>The Sun Tape Storage Entry-Level and Midrange Installation (IDO) Specialization guided learning path is intended to provide recommended and required support based information on Sun Tape Storage Hardware products and services.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New and Updated OPN Guided Learning Path: Oracle Solaris 11 Implementation Specialist</title>
      <link>https://competencycenter.oracle.com/opncc/full_glp.cc?group_id=21182</link>
      <description>The Oracle Solaris 11 Implementation Specialist guided learning path is intended to provide recommended and required installation, configuration and implementation knowledge and skills on Solaris products and services.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Oracle Event: Oracle at Storage for Virtual Servers and Desktops Seattle, April 12, 2012 Seattle</title>
      <link>http://www.oracle.com/go/?&amp;Src=7239492&amp;Act=312&amp;pcode=NAFM10128216MPP241</link>
      <description>Storage for Virtual Servers and Desktops offers vendor-neutral advice from leading independent expert, Howard Marks, who will present various approaches for making the most of storage systems in virtualized environments – all without breaking the bank. Attendees will walk away armed with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions on where to prioritize spending as well as choosing the method that’s best for their organization.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New Online Course: ODA - Best Practices for Proof of Value Engagements</title>
      <link>http://oukc.oracle.com/static09/opn/login/?t=course|r=1139659886</link>
      <description>This session highlights the important factors to consider when performing a Proof of Value (POV) engagement.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New Online Course: ODA - Installation &amp; Configuration Lessons Learned</title>
      <link>http://oukc.oracle.com/static09/opn/login/?t=course|r=1139613645</link>
      <description>This session highlights observations from the "FirstWatch" early adopter program that have led to improved documentation and a better customer deployment experience.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New Online Course: Oracle Database Appliance Customer Wins and Use Cases</title>
      <link>http://oukc.oracle.com/static09/opn/login/?t=course|r=1133395746</link>
      <description>This eSeminar highlights specific customer wins and their catalysts for adopting Database Appliance.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New OPN Specialist Guided Learning Path: Oracle Database Appliance Support Specialist</title>
      <link>https://competencycenter.oracle.com/opncc/full_glp.cc?group_id=21705</link>
      <description>The Oracle Database Appliance Support Specialist guided learning path is intended to provide the required information you need to make use of support for Oracle's Database Appliance releases. Passing the assessment test with a score of 80% or more will enable you to become an Oracle Database Appliance Support Specialist.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Upcoming Web Cast: Friday Webcast: Oracle Database Appliance Roadmap, April 06, 2012</title>
      <link>http://www.oracle.com/go/?&amp;Src=7277362&amp;Act=513&amp;pcode=WWPN11025907MPP524</link>
      <description>This training is exclusively for Partners. Join Sohan DeMel, VP Product Strategy and Business Development, every Friday for the latest and greatest tools and practices to increase your sales of the Oracle Database Appliance.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New Online Course: Innovations and Key Features of Oracle Linux</title>
      <link>http://oukc.oracle.com/static05/opn/login/?t=livewebcast&amp;c=1128394804</link>
      <description>This module covers some of the key features and innovations implemented in Oracle Linux. Topics covered include features implemented in Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel, Ksplice and a brief discussion about Systems Management and Virtualization software.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Oracle Event: Oracle Technology Network (OTN) Sys Admin Day - Oracle Solaris and Oracle Linux, April 10, 2012 Santa Clara</title>
      <link>http://www.oracle.com/go/?&amp;Src=7328803&amp;Act=43&amp;pcode=WWMK11054222MPP025</link>
      <description>OTN Sys Admin Days are like OTN's Developer Days, but we focus on the Sys Admin with two parallel, hands-on Oracle Solaris and Oracle Linux tracks. These are live classroom events and you'll need to bring your own laptop to follow the practical exercises that we will go through in a VirtualBox environment.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Oracle Event: Oracle Storage Update Luncheon at Del Frisco's New York, April 10, 2012 New York</title>
      <link>http://www.oracle.com/go/?&amp;Src=7239487&amp;Act=496&amp;pcode=NAFM10122911MPP434</link>
      <description>The briefing will provide an overview of the new and exciting changes within the Oracle hardware solutions line. It will focus on the value proposition of each solution set and position those that can help you best address your most critical challenges.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New OPN Certified Implementation Specialist Exam: Oracle VM 3.0 for x86 Essentials - now in Beta!</title>
      <link>http://www.oracle.com/partners/en/knowledge-zone/database/ovm3-0-exam-page-1533942.html</link>
      <description>This exam is primarily intended for consultants that are skilled in implementing solutions based on Oracle VM technologies. The certification helps the OPN member’s partner organization qualify for the Oracle VM 3 Specialization.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New Online Course: Oracle VM Server for SPARC 2.2 Engineering TOI</title>
      <link>http://oukc.oracle.com/static05/opn/login/?t=livewebcast&amp;c=1135739891</link>
      <description>You can access the courses through the Oracle University online course catalog. Remember that access to the Oracle University Online library is available at no cost to Oracle PartnerNetwork members.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Upcoming Web Cast: Friday Webcast: Oracle Database Appliance Roadmap, April 06, 2012</title>
      <link>http://www.oracle.com/go/?&amp;Src=7277362&amp;Act=513&amp;pcode=WWPN11025907MPP524</link>
      <description>This training is exclusively for Partners. Join Sohan DeMel, VP Product Strategy and Business Development, every Friday for the latest and greatest tools and practices to increase your sales of the Oracle Database Appliance.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Oracle Database 11g R2 Certified on Oracle Linux 6 and RHEL6</title>
      <link>http://www.oracle.com/us/corporate/press/1563775</link>
      <description>Read the press release announcing the Certification of the Oracle Database on Oracle Linux 6 and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>OPN Boot Camp: Sun Flash Storage Sales Bootcamp</title>
      <link>http://www.oracle.com/partners/en/most-popular-resources/flashstoragesales-bc-337872.html</link>
      <description>This course provides sales consultants with an overview of the product’s features and benefits, customer value propositions, and sales strategies. The knowledge gained from this course can be use for both new account development, and target existing accounts for upgrades and consolidation projects.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>OPN Boot Camp: Pillar Axiom 600 Storage Systems Implementation Specialist Boot Camp</title>
      <link>http://www.oracle.com/partners/en/most-popular-resources/pillar-axiom600-impl-bc-519217.html</link>
      <description>The Pillar Axiom 600 Storage Systems Implementation Specialist Boot Camp will provide you with a thorough introduction into the technical implementation of the Axiom 600 – the hardware, software, data services as well as installation and maintenance and some advanced features.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New Online Course: Systems TechTalks - Achieving Break-Through Efficiency with Agility and Control Using Netra T4 systems and Oracle Solaris 11</title>
      <link>http://oukc.oracle.com/static09/opn/login/?t=livewebcast|c=1123825769</link>
      <description>In this edition of Systems TechTalks, Mark Butler (Director, Netra Product Management) will be joined by Joost Pronk (Principal Product Director, Oracle Solaris), who will provide an in depth view of select Oracle Solaris 11 features that particularly benefit communications customers. This would be followed by live Q&amp;A.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>OPN Boot Camp: Flash Storage Implementation Boot Camp</title>
      <link>http://www.oracle.com/partners/en/most-popular-resources/flash-storage-impl-bc-495640.html</link>
      <description>The Flash Storage Implementation Specialist Boot Camp will provide you with a thorough introduction into the technical implementation of the F5100 Flash array, the F20 Flash HBA, and general SSDs – the hardware, software, data services as well as installation, maintenance, and advanced features.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New OPN Guided Learning Path: Sun Tape Storage Entry-Level and Midrange Installation (IDO) Specialist</title>
      <link>https://competencycenter.oracle.com/opncc/full_glp.cc?group_id=19456</link>
      <description>The Sun Tape Storage Entry-Level and Midrange Installation (IDO) Specialization guided learning path is intended to provide recommended and required support based information on Sun Tape Storage Hardware products and services.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New OPN Guided Learning Path: Oracle Solaris 11 Implementation Specialist</title>
      <link>https://competencycenter.oracle.com/opncc/full_glp.cc?group_id=21182</link>
      <description>The Oracle Solaris 11 Implementation Specialist guided learning path is intended to provide recommended and required installation, configuration and implementation knowledge and skills on Solaris products and services.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New Online Course: SPARC SuperCluster Architecture and Features</title>
      <link>http://oukc.oracle.com/static09/opn/login/?t=checkusercookies|r=-1|c=1120222196</link>
      <description>Access to the Oracle University Online library is available at no cost to Oracle PartnerNetwork members.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Oracle Event: What’s New: SPARC SuperCluster T4-4</title>
      <link>http://www.oracle.com/us/products/servers-storage/servers/sparc-enterprise/supercluster/supercluster-t4-4/overview/index.html</link>
      <description>The SPARC SuperCluster T4-4 is the first general purpose engineered system that combines the computing power of the new SPARC T4 processor, the performance and scalability of Oracle Solaris 11, the optimized database performance of Oracle Exadata storage, and the accelerated middleware processing of the Oracle Exalogic Elastic Cloud.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Oracle Event: Oracle Solaris 11: The First Cloud OS</title>
      <link>http://www.oracle.com/us/corporate/events/solaris11launch/index.html</link>
      <description>Learn how Oracle Solaris 11 has been engineered, tested, and supported to get the most of SPARC and x86 systems including Oracle Exalogic Elastic Cloud, Oracle Exadata Database Machine, and SPARC SuperCluster engineered systems.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New Online Course: Systems TechTalks - Competing With The VSM System Against IBM TS7700 and EMC DLm</title>
      <link>http://oukc.oracle.com/static09/opn/login/?t=checkusercookies|r=-1|c=1123115678#_blank</link>
      <description>Access to the Oracle University Online library is available at no cost to Oracle PartnerNetwork members.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New OPN Certified Implementation Exam: Become a StorageTek Tape Libraries Implementation Specialist!</title>
      <link>http://education.oracle.com/pls/web_prod-plq-dad/db_pages.getpage?page_id=41&amp;p_org_id=&amp;lang=&amp;p_exam_id=1Z0_546</link>
      <description>The 1Z0-546 StorageTek Tape Libraries Essentials is now live and in production at Pearson Vue.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Oracle Event: Meet Oracle Cloud experts at the Enterprise Cloud Computing and Virtualisation Conference 2012, March 08, 2012 London</title>
      <link>http://www.oracle.com/go/?&amp;Src=7259675&amp;Act=139&amp;pcode=EMEAFM11027167MPP033</link>
      <description>Visit the Oracle Cloud experts at the ECCV 2012, the UK's Leading Enterprise Cloud Computing and Virtualisation Conference for Senior IT and Corporate Decision-Makers. Oracle can help you determine the right cloud strategy for IT and Business needs, whether it is public, private or hybrid.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Upcoming Web Cast: Leveraging Linux Innovations for Extreme Performance with Oracle Exadata, March 07, 2012</title>
      <link>http://www.oracle.com/go/?&amp;Src=7314533&amp;Act=13&amp;pcode=WWMK11042719MPP014</link>
      <description>With over a thousand of installations already in place, Oracle Exadata is the ideal platform for consolidating multiple workloads onto private clouds while delivering extreme performance and a lower total cost of ownership.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New Instructor-Led Course: Oracle Sun Storage 6000 Series Installation and Configuration</title>
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