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Introduction to RMAN
RMAN related terminologies
Lets understand some components in reference with RMAN utility
• A target database
A target database is a database on which RMAN is performing backup and recovery operations. RMAN always maintains metadata about its operations on a database in the control file of the database known as RMAN repository.
• The RMAN client
Its the executable that interprets commands, directs server sessions to execute those commands, and records its activity in the target database control file. The RMAN executable is automatically installed with the database and is located in $ORACLE_HOME/bin directory
• A fast recovery area (FRA)
A disk location on server in which the database can store and manage files related to backup and recovery.
DB_RECOVERY_FILE_DEST <= Parameter points to the FRA location
DB_RECOVERY_FILE_DEST_SIZE <= defines FRA size
• A media management software
If you want to backup database on tape, you require an application that facilitates the interaction with RMAN and tape device such as tape libraries. A media manager is responsible for loading, labeling, and unloading tapes during backup or recovery operations.
NOTE: installation and configuration instruction of media management software can be found in vendor specific installation/configuration documents
• A recovery catalog
As you already know RMAN maintains metadata about its operations in control file. If you want to retain this information for rally longer period of time you can configure recovery catalog and instruct rman to write RMAN repository in recovery catalog.
A recovery catalog can store RMAN repository for multiple databases at the same time.
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