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Integrating Oracle and Data Protector
Integration Concept
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Integration Concept
The Data Protector Oracle integration links the Oracle database
management software with Data Protector. From the Oracle point of
view, Data Protector represents a media management software. On the
other hand, the Oracle database management system can be seen as a
data source for backup, using media controlled by Data Protector.
Components The software components involved in backup and restore processes are:
• The Oracle Recovery Manager (RMAN)
• The Data Protector Oracle integration software
Integration
Functionality
Overview
The Data Protector Oracle Integration agent (ob2rman.pl) works with
RMAN to manage all aspects of the following operations on the Oracle
target database:
• Backups (backup and copy)
• Recovery (restore, recovery, and duplication)
How Does the
Integration Work?
Ob2rman.pl executes RMAN, which directs the Oracle server processes
on the target database to perform backup, restore and recovery. RMAN
maintains the required information about the target databases in the
recovery catalog, the Oracle central repository of information, and in the
control file of a particular target database.
The main information which ob2rman.pl provides to RMAN is:
• Number of allocated RMAN channels
• RMAN channel environment parameters
• Information on the database objects to be backed up or restored
For backup, ob2rman.pl uses the Oracle target database views to get
information on which logical (tablespaces) and physical (datafiles) target
database objects are available for backup.
For restore, ob2rman.pl uses current control file or recovery catalog (if
used) to get information on which objects are available for restore.
Using the Data Protector integration with RMAN, you can back up and
restore the Oracle control files, datafiles, and Archived Redo Logs.