How to Automatically Purge Trail Files in Oracle GoldenGate with PURGEOLDEXTRACTS

Sep 4, 2026

Learn how to safely and efficiently remove old trail files in Oracle GoldenGate using the PURGEOLDEXTRACTS command. In this tutorial, I’ll show you step-by-step how to set up automated purging, help you avoid running out of storage, and share best practices for trail file management. Whether you’re a DBA, architect, or GoldenGate admin, this is for you!

In This Video:

What are trail files in GoldenGate?

Why is purging old trail files important?

Configuring and using the PURGEOLDEXTRACTS command

Tips, common mistakes, and troubleshooting

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