Time for action – configuring fast-start failover

The following steps will help you configure FSFO in a configuration managed by the Data Guard broker:

  1. Check if Data Guard is in the Maximum Performance(11gRx) or Maximum Availability mode using the following command:
    DGMGRL> show configuration
Configuration - PACKT
  Protection Mode: MaxPerformance
  Databases:
    TURKEY_UN - Primary database
    INDIA_UN  - Physical standby database
Fast-Start Failover: DISABLED
Configuration Status:
SUCCESS
  2. If your configuration is in the Maximum Availability mode, make sure that LogXptMode is set to synchronous redo transport.
  3. Make sure you have configured a flashback database and fast recovery area. This is applicable on both the primary and standby databases and helpful ...

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