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Backups should be scheduled during off-peak hours. The default time
is 2:00 a.m.
If a backup fails, the log files display the probable cause of the failure
and any available explanatory information. To view the log files,
double-click a failed job displayed in the OEM Console. See also
“Monitoring backups” on page 20.
This section contains the following backup procedures:
• “Backing up parameter files” on page 73
• “Backup job setup” on page 74
• “Modifying a scheduled backup job” on page 82
Oracle Enterprise Manager backups
Use the procedures listed in this section to schedule backups. This
section explains the generic method for backing up the Database
Module using the Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM).
Similar methods are used to schedule any kind of backup job, the only
difference being the script name and the parameters used.
Backing up parameter files
The following procedure is necessary to backup database parameter
files on the primary and secondary databases. The (.keep) versions are
created in case the original file is corrupted.
Note: Execution of this backup procedure is required only when the
version of the Oracle database changes.
Individual data files cannot be
recovered
Individual data files can be
recovered
Longer recovery time Shorter recovery time
CAUTION
To avoid risk of data loss, always backup data to
external media and use consistent and regular
backup procedures.
Table 10 Comparing backup and recovery methods
Export/Import method RMAN method
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