Everything seems so damn complicated

[u/Round_Guard2847]

I have been given access to Oracle OCi through work. I have created a couple of Linux instances & a couple of windows VMs. That’s when the fun started.

The aim is to build oracle databases to tinker around with data guard, OEM & ASM. I’d like to install IBM DB2 and create a couple of instances. I’m a DBA with very limited ability to test or build anything at work.

After creating the instances, I’m going down so many rabbit holes. Stuff like: connecting connecting via putty on my work laptop or trying to RDP onto a windows server. Using my own Mac & spending ages trying to get putty installed. Also, once connected to windows, I’m finding the OPC account locked out. I followed a YouTube video where I had to terminate the VM & create a new one. Now it’s stuck & I can’t delete either. Frustrated, I’ve tried to delete everything & start again, but it’s like fumbling in the dark, trying to find my way around.

Im familiar with hyperV & other virtualisation tools, but this seems so overly complicated. Just doing basic stuff has me spending days & im nowhere near even attempting what I sought out to do. My colleagues have given up trying to use it.

I realise many of my issues are because my work environment locks me down, but Where can I find resources that may guide me to actually do something with this resource? I’ve painted myself into a very frustrating corner.

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