Configure Oracle Database Vault on Oracle CDB$ROOT
Configure Oracle Database Vault on Oracle CDB$ROOT Oracle Database Vault (DV) strengthens the security posture of the Oracle database by enforcing separation of duties and restricting access, even for highly privileged users. While DV is often configured at the PDB level , enterprise environments typically require securing the CDB$ROOT itself to protect the entire multitenant architecture. This blog walks through the complete process of enabling and verifying Oracle Database Vault on CDB$ROOT in an Oracle 19c environment. Step 1: Verify DV and OLS Status Before starting, check if Database Vault and Oracle Label Security (OLS) are installed and verify their status. sql COL DESCRIPTION FORMAT A40 SET LINES 900 SELECT * FROM SYS.DBA_DV_STATUS; SELECT * FROM DBA_OLS_STATUS; If the components are not installed, install them using DBCA or the Oracle-provided scripts. Step 2: Create DV Owner and Account Manager Users You must create common users to manage Database Vault. The...