CHAPTER 6Database Backup, Restore, and Recovery

As a DBA, you already know the importance of database backups. You have probably developed your own backup strategies and disaster recovery plans for the SQL Server databases you support.

You also know that being able to back up a database is just part of the job. You need to manage the backups and know which backup pieces to use to be able to recover quickly and easily. Testing restore procedures validates that you have solid, usable backups, and also lets you develop restore scripts to save for a rainy day.

In this chapter, you will learn about the set of backup and recovery tools available for the Oracle platform. This will help you to develop your backup and recovery strategies for your Oracle ...

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