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What do I need to back up my Oracle Database?
To configure Oracle for backup, the user performing the configuration must be logged in with database administrator privileges. To make an efficient backup, the database must: Be running in ARCHIVELOG Mode. In addition, the RMAN option CONTROLFILE AUTOBACKUP should be set to ON.
Can a database be backed up in a Data Guard?
As explained in “RMAN File Management in a Data Guard Environment”, you can run RMAN backups at any database in a Data Guard environment. Any backup of any database in the environment is usable for recovery of any other database if the backup is accessible.
What kind of backup is used in Oracle 9-7?
There is no need to explicitly mention the type of compression used or how to decompress the backup set in the recovery operation. Example 9-7 backs up the entire database and archived logs to the configured default backup destination (disk or tape), producing compressed backup sets.
Can You offload a backup to a standby database?
You can offload all backups of database files, including control file backups, to a physical standby database and thereby avoid consuming resources on the primary database. Oracle Data Guard Concepts and Administration to learn how to back up a standby database with RMAN
How long does it take to backup and restore a database?
Backup or restore a database can complete within one minute (yes minute not hour, not typo), no difference for database size either a few TB or 100GB. I am sure DBAs are aware the co NetApp.
Do you need archivelog mode for Oracle Database?
The database must be running in ARCHIVELOG Mode. This makes it possible to perform on-line backups of the database. See the section “Setting the Initial Database Archiving Mode” in chapter “Managing Archived Redo Logs” in Oracle® Database Administrator’s Guide 10g Release 1 (10.1) . The database should be configured to use the Flash Recovery Area.
How often should I back up my RDBMS database?
Although your RDBMS server software should maintain a replicated database for a production installation, BEA recommends backing up the full slee_db once daily, to an offline location. This provides an extra layer of protection against losing the domain-wide configuration stored in the database.