Episode 16: Jeff Smith and Oracle MCP Server

Описание: In this video, Michelle Skamene talks to Jeff Smith — Distinguished Product Manager at Oracle — who breaks down the newly released Oracle MCP Server and explains what it means for developers, DBAs, and enterprise AI workflows. Jeff gives a clear, high-level explanation of what MCP (Model Context Protocol) actually is, why it matters, and how it changes the way AI systems interact with databases and developer tools like SQLcl and REST Data Services.

Jeff also discusses:

Real-world adoption patterns — who’s using MCP today and how

Surprising use cases customers and early adopters have explored

The role of MCP in connecting AI agents securely to enterprise systems

How MCP fits into existing Oracle ecosystems like APEX and EBS

Practical advice for developers experimenting with AI and database automation

Whether you’re just starting to explore AI with Oracle technologies or planning to integrate MCP into your own workflows, this video gives actionable insights straight from the product team.

And don't forget to check out our bonus episode here!
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Links to resources about Jeff and MCP Server:

Jeff Smith on YouTube:
   / @jeffsmiththatjeff  

Jeff demos different Agentic AI tasks on his blog
https://www.thatjeffsmith.com/ai/

Oracle MCP Server docs
https://docs.oracle.com/en/database/o...

Hands On LiveLab tutorial for setting up your SQLcl MCP Server, working with a free Oracle AI Database (viai FreeSQL.com) and working through 5 different development tasks using Cline, and AI Agent via extension in VS Code

https://livelabs.oracle.com/ords/r/db...