DBA Trace File Contents – Oracle EBS SQL Report
Oracle E-Business Suite SQL report from the Enginatics Library powered by Blitz Report™. Oracle EBS module: Database Administration · all Database Administration reports
Overview
V$DIAG_TRACE_FILE_CONTENTS contains trace data that is present in the trace files that are part of the current Automatic Diagnostic Repository (ADR). Supported starting from Oracle Database 12.2.
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Report Parameters
Trace Filename
Oracle EBS Tables Used
Report Categories
Related Reports
DBA Alert Log, DBA Tablespace Usage, DBA Data Files, DBA Database Parameter Validation, ECC Admin - Concurrent Programs, ECC Admin - Data Load Tracking, FND Debug and Trace Settings, GL Oracle FSG Converter, DBA AWR Tablespace Usage
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Download & Import Options
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Excel Example Output | DBA Trace File Contents 22-Dec-2025 084937.xlsx |
| Blitz Report™ XML Import | DBA_Trace_File_Contents.xml |
| SQL Source | DBA Trace File Contents.sql |
| Full Report on Enginatics | www.enginatics.com/reports/dba-trace-file-contents/ |
Case Study & Technical Analysis
Abstract
The DBA Trace File Contents report provides SQL-based access to the server-side trace files generated by the Oracle Database. Introduced in Oracle 12.2, the V$DIAG_TRACE_FILE_CONTENTS view allows DBAs and developers to read trace data (including SQL traces, error stacks, and alert log entries) directly from the database session, eliminating the need for operating system access (SSH/RDP) to the database server.
Technical Analysis
Core Features
- Security: Grants trace file visibility to users with database privileges without exposing the underlying OS filesystem.
- Filtering: Since it’s a SQL query, users can filter trace contents by timestamp, payload, or component.
- ADR Integration: Automatically looks within the Automatic Diagnostic Repository (ADR) home.
Key View
V$DIAG_TRACE_FILE_CONTENTS: A virtual view that exposes the contents of text-based trace files.
Operational Use Cases
- Cloud Environments: In PaaS or SaaS environments where OS access is restricted, this is often the only way to view trace files.
- Self-Service: allowing developers to view their own session traces (e.g., from
DBMS_MONITOR.SESSION_TRACE_ENABLE) without asking a DBA toscpthe file. - Automated Analysis: Writing PL/SQL scripts to parse trace files for specific error codes (e.g.,
ORA-00060deadlocks).
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