Latest announcements about Macrotone Consulting Ltd, our Services, or the Products we support.

July 2016  
June 2016

Issue Tracker 1.6.11 released.
Rialto 1.3.0 (and 1.2.2) released.
IP Mapping 1.4.2 released.

May 2016

Timesheet 1.0.3 released.
IP Mapping 1.4.1 released.
Rialto 1.2.1 released.

March 2016

Timesheet 1.0.2 released.
IP Mapping 1.4.0 released.
EU Cookie 1.1.4 released.
JAudit 1.2.0 released.
Password Control System Plugin 0.1.7 released.

February 2016 Timesheet 1.0.0 and 1.0.1 released
January 2016

Issue Tracker 1.6.10 released.
Password Control System Plugin 0.1.6 released
Password Control User Profile Plugin 0.0.5 released.
IP Mapping 1.3.3. released.
EU Cookie plugin 1.1.3 released.

December 2015 Rialto 1.2.0 released
November 2015 Kbase 1.1.0 released.
Password Control System Plugin 0.1.5 released
October 2015 Kbase 1.0.0 released.
August 2015 Issue Tracker 1.6.8 and 1.6.9 released.
July 2015 IP Mapping 1.3.2 released.
JAudit 1.1.0 released
Rialto 1.1.0 released.
June 2015 IP Mapping 1.3.1 released.
Password Control System Plugin 0.1.4 released.
May 2015 Rialto 1.0.0 released.
IP Mapping 1.3.0 released.
April 2015 Password Control 0.1.3 released.
March 2015 Issue Tracker 1.6.7 released.
JAudit 1.0.2 released.
February 2015 Issue Tracker 1.6.6 released.
JAudit 1.0.1 released.
November 2014 Issue Tracker 1.6.5 released.
September 2014 Issue Tracker 1.6.4 released.
August 2014 Password Control 0.1.2 released.
Web site revamp.
July 2014 Issue Tracker 1.6.3 released.
June 2014 Issue Tracker 1.6.2 released.
IP Mapping 1.2.3 released.
May 2014 IP Mapping 1.2.2 released.
April 2014 EU Cookie plugin 1.1.1 & 1.1.2 released.
IP Mapping 1.2.1 released.
Issue Tracker 1.6.1 released.
March 2014 Issue Tracker 1.6.0 released.
February 2014 Password Control System Plugin version 0.1.1 released. (Support for PHPpass Password encryption.)
January 2014 Issue Tracker 1.5.1 and 1.5.2 released.
December 2013 Issue Tracker 1.5.0 released.Site forum changed to Kunena.
November 2013 IP Mapping 1.2.0 released.
October 2013 Responsive newsletter design implemented.
Jaudit 1.0.0 released.
IP Mapping 1.1.0 released.
Issue Tracker 1.3.4 (Joomla 2.5) and 1.4.2 (Joomla 3.x) released.
New Spanish translation - Issue Tracker available.Updated Portuguese (Brazilian) translation - Issue Tracker available.
New Portuguese (Brazilian) translation - Password Control available.
September 2013 Issue Tracker 1.4.1 (Joomla 3.1) released.
August 2013 Latest Issue module 1.4.0 for Joomla 2.5 and 3.1 released.
Password Control System Plugin version 0.1.0 released. (Password specification criteria and Password Generator included.)
Issue Tracker 1.3.3 and Latest Issues module 1.4.1 released.
IP Mapping 1.0.5 released.
July 2013

Transifex now holding all extension language files.
New translations for Password Control in French and Vietnamese available.
Updated translations for Issue Tracker in Turkish.
New translation for IP Mapping in French.

June 2013

Issue Tracker 1.3.2 released.
IP Mapping 1.0.4 released.
Password Control system plugin 0.0.9 released.
Issue Tracker language files added to Transifex.

May 2013

Password Control system plugin 0.0.8 released.
Password Control system plugin 0.0.7 created for a Joomla 1.5 site.

April 2013

IP Mapping approved in JED.
Updated translation for Brazilian-Portuguese available - Issue Tracker 1.3.0.
Issue Tracker 1.3.1 released. Also latest issues module 1.3.1 released.
Issue Tracker 1.4.0 (alpha) for Joomla 3.1 made available for public testing.

March 2013 IP Mapping 1.0.3 released.
February 2013

Issue Tracker 1.3.0 released.
IP Mapping 1.0.2 released.

January 2013

IP Mapping 1.0.1 available.
Password Control System Plugin 0.0.6 and User Plugin 0.0.3 available.
Updated Issue Tracker Dutch translation.
New German translation for Issue Tracker.
All Joomla extension documentation made available in web and PDF format.

December 2012

Start of documentation changes to DocBook format.

November 2012

IP Mapping component 1.0.0 released.
Module Latest Issue updated to version 1.0.1

October 2012

Password Control system and user plugins updated (0.0.5 and 0.0.2 respectively), and also support Joomla 3.0.
Turkish translation of Issue Tracker available.

September 2012

Italian translation for Issue Tracker announced. Updated translation for Brazilian-Portuguese available.
Issue Tracker 1.2.1 and 1.2.2 released.

August 2012

Issue Tracker 1.2.0 released.
First general newletter published.

July 2012

Issue Tracker: Dutch Language translation and Module latest_issues made available.
Additional documentation for site and newsletter T&C's and Anti-Spam policy updated (and published).
Web site changed to PHP 5.4 from 5.2.17.

May 2012

New Blog format introduced to site.
Issue Tracker 1.1.0 released.
Banner added to site to comply with PECR regulations.

April 2012

Issue Tracker v1.0.1 released.
sh404sef installable plugin for Codingfish Discussions 1.5 released.

March 2012

Issue Tracker v1.0.0 for Joomla 2.5 released.

December 2011

Version 0.0.4 of Password Control Plug-in publicly released.
Version 0.0.1 of the Password Control User Profile Plug-in released.

November 2011

Password Control now entered into the JED (Joomla Extensions Directory).

October 2011

Version 0.0.3 (and earlier version 0.0.2) of Password Control Plug-in made available. Clean Lines Joomla Template released. Appropriate documentation added to site. i.e. FAQ, Installation Guide etc.

September 2011

Version 0.0.1 release of Joomla extension Password Control. Added some readable Macrotone documentation to the site.

July 2011

Updated Holidays Package 1.3

January 2011

Joomla Web Site Creation

For Joomla extensions documentation please use this link: Joomla

The following Oracle based documentation has been written at various times over the years and has been found to be useful in many situations.  Where required changes have been made to reflect new features or options available to products described in the documents.

No guarantees can be given that any specific document will accurately descibe the current version being used, although where specific changes are know, these are mentioned in the document.

The following general documents exist:

Oracle Backup and Recovery Guide including details on the use of TSM.

Oracle Forms and Reports 10G General guide to setting up and using Forms and Reports 10g.  Based upon the former Oracle Application server and not the newer WebSphere application server.

Oracle DataGuard Configuration and Operation A set up of Database between two locations.  Examples from a real situation where the two sites were many miles apart.

Oracle Transparent Gateway Descibes the setup and usage of the Oracle Transparent gateway to SQL*Server.  Enables data to be 'transparently' moved or accessed from the Oracle database when it is located in a Microsoft SQL server database.

Oracle Streams setup and usage.  Generic description of setting up Oracle Streams.  Does not mention Goldengate which is Oracle's current preferred solution.

Oracle Ultrasearch.  An implementation for a client describing how it is setup, configured and used.

Miscellaneous Documents:

Unwrapping Oracle PLSQL - Document explaining how to determine the original source code for Oracle 9, 10 and 11 where it has been wrapped within the database.  Supposedly this is secure but the document clearly describes how to 'reverse engineer' the original source code, less any former descriptive comments.  This is a potential security concern if the code wrapping was intended to preserve the code.

Data Masking Procedure A procedure intended to mask data to enable it to be removed from a 'secure' site for use in an insecure environment but still retaining the relationships between various table fields to enable software development to be carried out in the insecure environment.  Further development of the package will be required to cover all situations and data types.  i.e.  LOB types are not handled.

Data Auditing Package A comprehensive description of the various auditing mechanisms available in Oracle including FGA available in later versions of the database.  Includes a package to automate the setting of the parameters for specific schema.

Database Performance Statistics.  A database package replacing a set of SQL scripts that together provide a comprehensive set of results for analysis of a database performance.  Largely replaced by the Oracle supplied Statspack statistics but still very useful for those not familiar with StatsPack.  Retained mainly for historical purposes for earlier releases of the Oracle databases that may still exist.

Sucmd Documentation for the Macrotone'sucmd' program which enables a listed number of specific UNIX users to assume root privileges without needing to know the root password.  Similar ro the public domain 'sudo' package but more specific to its intended need.

Holidays Package Describes the Macrotone developed Holidays package which is used to determine the number of working days between two provided dates.  Specifically developed for the UK it handles holidays announced for England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.  Accurate from 1582 (the change to the Gregorian calendar) up to 2012 as of the last change (version 1.3).

 Under Development

Oracle Label Security.  A guide to Oracle Label Security, including installation and experiences in its implementation, and solutions to some of the problems encountered.

Oracle GoldenGate.  A new guide to Oracle Goldengate, with a comparison to Oracle Streams plus sample installation and hints and tricks.

Oracle WebLogic Server.  Installation guide for the server and specific components such as Forms, Reports and Discoverer, and GoldenGate Director Server and Client.

This Privacy Policy statement discloses Macrotone's information sharing practices and is incorporated into and is subject to the Macrotone site's Terms of Use. By registering on this site you expressly consent to Macrotone's use and disclosure of your personal information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

  1. Information Collection and Use.  Macrotone Consulting Ltd is the sole owner of the information collected on this Web site.  We only gather information we need to serve you better and will not - without your consent, - sell, share, or rent this information to others in ways different from what is disclosed in this statement except in cases where in good faith we believe that the law requires us to do so, it is necessary to protect Macrotone Consulting Ltd's rights and/or property, or if circumstances necessitate acting to protect the personal safety of staff or of the public.

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  4. Correspondence.  Macrotone may retain correspondence from Users for tracking purposes only and, except as required by law or to assist in enforcing the Agreement, will not use it for any secondary purpose or to send you unsolicited electronic mail.

  5. Use of Personal Information. Except as set forth in your preferences, Macrotone will not give, sell, rent, share, or trade any personal information about you to third parties or provide your personal information, including your name or electronic mail address, to third parties except as required by law, subpoena or court order, and/or as Macrotone believes necessary or appropriate in connection with an investigation for fraud, intellectual property infringement, piracy, or other potentially illegal activity and/or for dispute resolution and enforcement of the Agreement.  Macrotone may share aggregated demographic information with its partners and advertisers. This is not linked to any personal information that can identify any individual person.

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  7. Links to other websites. Our website may contain links to other websites of interest. However, once you have used these links to leave our site, you should note that we do not have any control over that other website. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites and such sites are not governed by this privacy statement. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question.

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From 26th May 2012, all UK web sites are subject to the requirements of the EU E-Privacy Directive 2009/136/EC.

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On the Macrotone Consulting website, our cookies record information about your online preferences so we can tailor the site to your interests. You can set your device’s preferences to accept all cookies, notify you when a cookie is issued, or not receive cookies at all. Selecting the last option means you will not receive certain personalised features, which may result in you being unable to take full advantage of all the website's features. Each browser is different, so please check the "Help" menu of your browser to learn how to change your cookie preferences.
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Information supplied by cookies can help us analyse the profile of our visitors, which helps us provide you with a better user experience. For example, if on a previous visit you went to our marketing pages, we might find this out from your cookie and highlight marketing information on subsequent visits.

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Encrypted session cookie used by the web site to track the visitor. Both the name and the value are encrypted.

Expires at the end of the session.

The session cookie name is an MD5 hash of logged in username (if logged in), ip address, and some other info.
The names and values are to all extents meaningless.
In addition to the session cookie, if you have set the "remember me" flag there is also a remember me cookie saved with an encrypted version of your username and password.

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Macrotone Consulting Ltd has been providing quality development and support services since our founding in 1996. It is our mission to enable clients to obtain the best possible benefit from the use of Oracle databases, and database applications based upon the variety of different hardware platforms.  We believe the best way to achieve this goal is to work closely with clients to develop and implement their plans, a belief reinforced by the repeat nature of our client business.

Originally based in South Bucks we are now located in the Tor Bay area.  Because we value you, our customer, if you would like more information about our services and consultant availability, please use the contact below.  We will endeavour to respond as soon as possible.

Contact for enquiries is preferred via email (see below).  Full contact details, including phone numbers for support both inside and outside business hours are made available to our contracted clients.

E-mail Contact form

Company Management

Geoffrey S Chapman MSc has served as Macrotone Consulting Ltd. Director and Senior Consultant since the company was formed.

Christine M Chapman has served as Macrotone Consulting Ltd. Company Secretary since company inception.

Partners/Alliances

Macrotone Consulting works closely with Oracle to ensure the optimal performance benefit is obtained the use of Oracle products.

 

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