Lost an Archive Log File? Use RMAN Incremental Backups to Resync Your Standby...
Anyone who has done time on the “tech frontline” knows that there are occasions in production systems when the unexpected transpires. Whether such events are of human origin, for example, accidentally...
View ArticleThree Steps to Getting Started with RMAN
One area that is critical to any database environment is backup and recovery, but too many times I have seen DBA’s neglecting backups. A perfect example of this is when backups are implemented, but...
View ArticleRestoring with RMAN and using the Data Recovery Advisor
In July this year I created a blog post focusing on Three steps to getting started with RMAN and if you have not read it yet I do recommend you take a quick look, as getting the basics right when using...
View ArticleRMAN – Cataloging, Formatting and Deleting
There is one utility in Oracle that I think is essential to know about, even if it is just a few basics – and that is RMAN. It can get complex, and this is partly due to the fact that you can do so...
View ArticleOracle Database 12c and three New RMAN Features
Last week Oracle Database 12c was released and as many did I downloaded it straight away, looking forward to installing and testing some of the new features. The download consists of two zip files for...
View ArticleRMAN – The pocket knife of the DBA – Part 1
One area which has always interested me within the Oracle ‘world’ is Backup and Recovery, and there is one utility in particular that I think stands out – RMAN. Oracle Recovery Manager, or RMAN as it...
View ArticleRMAN – The pocket knife of the DBA – Part 2
In this second instalment of the series (Missed the first instalment?), “RMAN – The pocket knife of the DBA” I would like to focus on backup sets vs. image copies, as a lead in to the special subject...
View ArticleOTN LA Tour 2015
A few months ago I received the excellent news that I was selected to present on the Oracle Technology Network Latin American Tour (OTN LA Tour) – and my destinations: Mexico and Guatemala. I was super...
View ArticleWhat does v$datafile.last_change# (Stop SCN) mean?
As mentioned in my previous post here, before getting into the details of the famous ORA-01152 and ORA-01547 error messages there are a number of other areas that should be reviewed first. Once we have...
View ArticleHow-to: Backup to the Oracle Cloud
Many are busy evaluating cloud based solutions, and this brings us to the question: Why not use a cloud based backup solution? No need to worry about local storage or tape devices, just backup your...
View ArticleRestore Standby Database after Activation
Database Administrators (DBAs) often activate their Standby Database for testing purposes – the end result is that post activation, the Standby Database must be recreated. While testing I realised...
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Backups vs. Disaster Recovery
As Dbvisitors, we talk to a lot of people about Disaster Recovery. At conferences, Oracle events, partner meetings and in day to day life we end up talking about DR all the time. You might call it the...
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