Configuring Oracle RMAN Backup Copy

Use RMAN for copying the data to the media. When data is moved from the snapshot to the media, the RMAN backup interface is used for block level backup operations. These backup operations are recorded in the RMAN catalog. RMAN is required in the case of Automatic Storage Management (ASM) Oracle databases because ASM data is not available on the file system. You can run RMAN restores and reports from these backups.

The advantages include:

• Full and incremental backup copies are supported.

• ASM database backups are supported.

• Most RMAN features for backups and restores are supported.

The disadvantages include:

• The Oracle application must be installed on the proxy client.

• The solution is more resource-intensive because Oracle instances need to be configured on the proxy computer.

• Parallel backup copies of the same instance or data directory structure for different sources using the same proxy are not possible.

Before You Begin

Verify all RMAN Backup Copy Proxy Client Requirements are met.

Procedure

1. From the CommCell Browser, navigate to Client Computers > client > Oracle > instance.

2. Right-click the subclient, and then click Properties.

   The Subclient Properties dialog box appears.

3. On the IntelliSnap Operations tab, make the following selections:

   1. From the Use Proxy list, select the proxy.

   2. Select the Use RMAN for backup copy check box.

4. Click OK to close the Subclient Properties dialog box.

5. You can configure an additional setting to prevent backup copies from failing if the physical schema changes. For more information, see Preventing RMAN Backup Copy Failures due to Schema Changes.