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Jan 23, 2017 · Databases

How a Hidden Oracle RAC Bug Caused a Database Hang and the Steps We Took to Resolve It

A production Oracle RAC database on IBM Power8 experienced a severe hang due to incomplete checkpoints caused by a bug in index handling, and the detailed analysis, root‑cause identification, and three‑step remediation—including index rebuild, application isolation, and a hidden parameter tweak—ultimately restored full service.