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14. RMAN Restore and Recovery

Michelle Malcher1   and Darl Kuhn2
(1)
Huntley, IL, USA
(2)
Morrison, CO, USA
 

I said it in the previous chapter, and I will say it again, a backup is good only if you can use it to restore. Ideally, you will never need it, but a restore process needs to be documented, tested, and practiced. Practicing allows for errors to occur and for you to document strange things that can happen so that in a moment of panic and needing to complete the restore under pressure, you will be able to remain calm. It will also help verify that there ...

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