An Overview of Database Problems and Solutions

Before you begin learning the specifics about Oracle XE's database protection mechanisms, you should have a general idea of the types of problems that can adversely affect a database system and the solutions that Oracle XE provides to counter such problems.

Instance Crashes and Crash Recovery

Perhaps the most common type of problem that affects the availability of computer systems is a sudden crash. A crash is the unanticipated failure of the system in question. Unexpected power failures, software bugs, and operating system process failures are inevitable problems that commonly cause crashes. For example, a bug in your computer's operating system might cause an Oracle background thread to suddenly ...

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