W.P. Hill Tech

Full CV

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Full CV writeup

WSL Install Notes

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Purpose

The windows operating system has made some significant improvements for developers who live and work with Linux servers or Mac users. WSL levels the playing field and is an excellent option.

The following is a collection of my own personal notes. These instructions have an Oracle slant. Your settings may need to be different. The focus here is some common problems, but not exhaustive. No warranty is assumed or implied. This is just transparent note taking.

ORDS Dynamic Configuration with Central Configuration Server

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0400

ORDS Central Configuration Server Lab

References

Downloads

Database APP Dev VM

At the time of testing:

Oracle Database 23ai Free VirtualBox Appliance
Updated: February 20, 2025

Welcome to the Oracle Database 23ai Free VirtualBox Appliance. This document describes how to install a virtual guest appliance that provides pre-configured Oracle software for your use.

This virtual machine contains:
    Oracle Linux 8.7
    Oracle Database 23.7
    Oracle REST Data Services 24.4
    Oracle SQLcl 24.4.1
    Oracle APEX 24.2
    JDK 21.0.5

ORDS REST Data Services

DNS Issue Notes - Red Cross

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000

DNS is a wide topic. Here are some of my notes and the services I like.

Hugo Notes

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0000

My notes, links, and reminders for the SSG HUGO.

APEX and REST Authentication Using BASIC Username and Password

Wed, 15 May 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Example of using APEX users and groups to secure REST calls.

APEX Auth-N And Auth-Z Using Oracle Identity Cloud Service (IDCS)

Fri, 18 May 2018 00:00:00 +0000

As of Oracle Application Express (APEX) 18, there is a declarative method of enabling authentication (Auth-N) using Oracle Identity Cloud Service (IDCS) This post will walk through the steps for setup of a basic Auth-N then follow up with Authorization (Auth-Z) using IDCS groups.

Oracle Undo And Deleting Many Rows

Tue, 10 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Considerations when deleteing large number of rows from a transactional table with limited quota or resources.

Executing Host Commands From An Oracle Database

Sat, 02 Apr 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Options for running HOST based commands from an Oracle Database

ORDS 400 Error - Due To Password Expire

Thu, 17 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0000

ORDS Listener profiles settings for middle tier accounts.

APEX 5 Saved Interactive Reports – Primary Report Name Change

Mon, 23 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Example of using APEX users and groups to secure REST calls.

Adventures with AWS RDS and APEX

Tue, 10 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Example of using APEX users and groups to secure REST calls.

What is Oracle Application Express (APEX)?

Wed, 25 Mar 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Some basic descriptions and answers to common questions.

APEX Authentication with Remember Me Cookie

Mon, 25 Aug 2014 00:00:00 +0000

Example Application and Presentation from KSCOPE 14 about APEX cookies and automatic authentication.

Scripts for Setting Oracle ACL 11g

Wed, 21 May 2014 00:00:00 +0000

Understanding and configuring the ACL (Access Control List) in an Oracle database can be a challenge. I have constructed a series of scripts to make seeing and changing ACL settings easier.

Sublime Text for Oracle Apex Developers

Thu, 20 Mar 2014 11:00:29 +0000

I use Sublime Text every day and have found it to be a great productivity tool. As it is cross platform, I use it on MAC, Windows, and Linux operating system (often simultaneously). The pictures may have steps or details specific to one OS or the other. Regardless, the concepts apply to Linux, Mac or Windows. As with many things, there is more than one way to accomplish a goal. This is especially true with Sublime Text. My intention not to re-do Sublime documentation or duplicate what others have already done, but to show you what has worked for me.

About Me

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Vague but Specific

W.P. Hill Tech

Full CV

WSL Install Notes

Purpose

ORDS Dynamic Configuration with Central Configuration Server

ORDS Central Configuration Server Lab

References

Downloads

DNS Issue Notes - Red Cross

Hugo Notes

APEX and REST Authentication Using BASIC Username and Password

APEX Auth-N And Auth-Z Using Oracle Identity Cloud Service (IDCS)

Oracle Undo And Deleting Many Rows

Executing Host Commands From An Oracle Database

ORDS 400 Error - Due To Password Expire

APEX 5 Saved Interactive Reports – Primary Report Name Change

Adventures with AWS RDS and APEX

What is Oracle Application Express (APEX)?

APEX Authentication with Remember Me Cookie

Scripts for Setting Oracle ACL 11g

Sublime Text for Oracle Apex Developers

The following is information related to using Sublime Text for developing Oracle APEX Applications. Well, actually it is more for any PL/SQL development, but it just sounds cooler.

About Me