Step 1: Review Requirements and Supported Features
Refer to the following information to learn more about the requirements for the agent:
Step 2: Install the SAP for Oracle Database Agent
Windows
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Prepare the Installation on Windows Computers
Review general guidelines to prepare for the installation, which include configurations that your computer might need before the installation.
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Preinstallation Checklist for the SAP for Oracle Agent on Windows and the MediaAgent
Review agent specific guidelines to prepare for the installation, such as gathering the information that you must provide during the installation.
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Select the installation method that is most appropriate for your environment.
Unix
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Prepare the Installation on UNIX, Linux, and Macintosh Computers
Review general guidelines to prepare for the installation, which include configurations that your computer might need before the installation.
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Preinstallation Checklist for the SAP for Oracle Agent on UNIX and the MediaAgent
Review agent specific guidelines to prepare for the installation, such as gathering the information that you must provide during the installation.
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Select the installation method that is most appropriate for your environment.
Step 3: Configure Your Environment
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If you have not done so already, configure a storage policy.
Step 4: Run Your First Backup and Restore
Step 5: What to Do Next
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Plan to rapidly recover critical data and to restore business functions if a disaster occurs. Review Full System Recovery: Oracle Database Agent.
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Configure data retention and data aging for this agent. For more information, see Data Aging.