SQL Diagnostic Report: Oracle 23ai Feature Now Available in 19.28
Introduction Oracle Database 23ai introduced a powerful new diagnostic capability through the DBMS_SQLDIAG.REPORT_SQL function, which generates comprehensive HTML diagnostic reports for SQL statements. The great news for Oracle 19c users is that this feature has been backported to Oracle Database 19.28 , allowing you to leverage advanced SQL analysis without upgrading to 23ai. Before this feature, DBAs typically relied on the awrsqrpt.sql script to analyze SQL execution plans and performance metrics. The new REPORT_SQL function provides a more comprehensive, graphical HTML report with deeper performance insights. What Does SQL Diagnostic Report Provide? The REPORT_SQL function generates a comprehensive HTML diagnostic report that includes: Execution Plan History - Track how execution plans have evolved over time Cursor Sharing Information - Understand cursor behavior and sharing patterns Optimizer Statistics History - View changes in optimizer statistics Index ...