#restapi
20 posts
Rename a GoldenGate Extract with the REST API
In a previous blog, I went through the full procedure of renaming a GoldenGate extract from the adminclient. I included all necessary steps to avoid missing transactions. Doing this by hand is
The GoldenGate REST API Python client is now on pip
In a previous post, I shared the OGGRestAPI Python client I built for the GoldenGate REST API. Since then, I kept using it on production deployments, fixing it and adding new features along the way.
NGINX Secured Distribution Path with GoldenGate REST API
In a previous blog, I presented how to set up a distribution path between two GoldenGate deployments both secured with NGINX. The method I used there was purely through the Web UI. But GoldenGate
Checking Long Running Transactions in GoldenGate
When doing complex operations with GoldenGate, checking for long running transactions is mandatory if you don't want to miss transactions. Let's look at two ways of retrieving such information, first
Simplified Distribution and Receiver Path Configuration in GoldenGate 26ai
The 23.26.3.0.0 release update of GoldenGate 26ai (July 2026) ships a small but welcome usability change, listed in the *New Enhancements section of the release notes: > Bug 39415027: Generic -
GoldenGate NGINX Reverse Proxy Behavior Changes
I recently wrote about NGINX reverse proxy reconfiguration after creating or deleting a deployment in GoldenGate. It reminded me that there is an overlooked aspect of the reverse proxy configuration,
Deployment removal failed in GoldenGate Configuration Assistant (INS-85038)
Recently, I wrote about deleting a GoldenGate deployment with the REST API, and when investigating this issue, I remembered a limitation of the configuration assistant, which I wanted to talk about.
Delete a GoldenGate deployment when the password is lost
Recently, I was asked how to recreate a GoldenGate deployment if the password for the Security user (the first user created with the deployment) was lost. This is an interesting question that I
Bulk Update of GoldenGate Extract Profiles
After writing blogs about Default profile updates and a bug affecting profiles in GoldenGate 26ai, I realized it would be a good idea to present a quick way to update all processes at once with the
GoldenGate 26ai Logs Explained
GoldenGate logs are a powerful source of information when troubleshooting or analyzing your deployments. However, there is at least one log file per service in the Microservices Architecture. This
Monitoring GoldenGate Certificates Expiration
Your GoldenGate certificates should be granted by a trusted Certificate Authority, which normally handles the monitoring of certificates. However, if you don't want your future you, or a colleague,
Change GoldenGate Default Extract Profile
As part of a GoldenGate setup automation, changing the Default profile of your extracts and replicats seems like a good start if you don't want to deal with custom profiles or changing each
The Undocumented GoldenGate 'all' Role You Should Know About
Let me tell you a story about how I discovered an undocumented role in GoldenGate that could break your automation. Recently, I wanted to do a massive update of the role of a GoldenGate user on
Creating Path Connections with GoldenGate REST API
When automating your GoldenGate deployment management, you might want to create path connections with the GoldenGate REST API. This is an important aspect when connecting GoldenGate deployments with
Create a new GoldenGate deployment with the REST API
Is it possible to create a new GoldenGate deployment with the REST API ? This is the question I will try to answer in this blog, based on my experience with the REST API. I will dive in what is done
Production-ready GoldenGate REST client in Python
*Updated in June 2026, based on the latest version of the client. In this blog, I provide GoldenGate administrators with a fully working, production-ready Python client to efficiently handle
Querying GoldenGate REST API log efficiently
In this blog post, I will guide you on how to query the restapi.log file of your GoldenGate deployments more efficiently. These logs are a valuable source of information for GoldenGate administrators
OGG-08116 when creating a connection with GoldenGate REST API
When playing around with the GoldenGate REST API, you might have encountered the OGG-08116 error. It happens when using the *Create Connection REST API call, with the following endpoint given in the
GoldenGate REST API basics with Python
Oracle GoldenGate REST API has been around for quite some time now, but I've yet to see it used in practice at customers. Every time I tried to introduce it, it was some sort of novelty. Mainly
Extend Session Timeout in GoldenGate Microservices Web UI
If you start using the GoldenGate web UI after installing it, you might end up thinking that extending the session timeout would be nice. Since there is no clear Oracle documentation on that matter,