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title: "Webinar | From Oracle to Postgres: Understanding Core Differences for a Successful Transition"
description: Umair Shahid, on November 6, 2024, at 3 PM GMT, gave a session in which he explored the structural differences between Oracle and PostgreSQL and how to manage these differences for optimal performance.
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# Webinar | From Oracle to Postgres: Understanding Core Differences for a Successful Transition

As businesses transition to open-source solutions, Oracle professionals are increasingly adopting PostgreSQL. While both databases share some similar concepts, there are key differences in the handling of core elements like schemas, tablespaces, and other structural components.

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Umair Shahid, Founder of Stormatics, on November 6, 2024, gave a session on "From Oracle to Postgres: Understanding Core Differences for a Successful Transition". Umair explored the structural differences between Oracle and PostgreSQL in this session and explained how to manage these differences for optimal performance.

The webinar covered the following topics:

Schema

 Tablespaces

 PL/SQL vs PL/pgSQL

 Partitionin

 Indexing

 Concurrency control

 Roles and privileges

Whether you’re in the early stages of expansion to PostgreSQL or looking to enhance your skills, this webinar will provide you with the tools you need for success.

### About the Speaker

#### **Umair Shahid**

Umair, founder of Stormatics, is a 20-year veteran of the PostgreSQL community with extensive experience in solving real-world problems with technology. Being a recognized expert in PostgreSQL, he is a blogger and a regular global conference speaker. His previous experience with commercial PostgreSQL has spanned roles related to professional services and product management in major pure-play PostgreSQL organizations.

 

Planning on Transitioning Oracle to PostgreSQL for your business? [Book a call with us today for a free consultation!](https://stormatics.tech/contact-us)

 

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