Getting Started with the SAP for Oracle Agent

Step 1: Review Requirements and Supported Features

Refer to the following information to learn more about the requirements for the agent:

• System Requirements

• Supported IntelliSnap Platforms

• License Requirements

Step 2: Install the SAP for Oracle Database Agent

Windows

• 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.

• 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.

• Installation Methods

  Select the installation method that is most appropriate for your environment.

Unix

• 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.

• 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.

• Installation Methods

  Select the installation method that is most appropriate for your environment.

Step 3: Configure Your Environment

1. Open the CommCell Console.

2. Configure a storage device. For more information, see one of the following:

   • Disk Libraries

   • Tape Libraries

3. Configure the client for IntelliSnap.

4. If you have not done so already, configure a storage policy.

5. Create a SAP for Oracle database online subclient.

   Note

   • You must keep data and logs on a separate volume group.

   • A revert restore operation is applicable for SAPDATA volumes only. The source computer must have a separate Volume Group that has only SAPDATA volumes. You must not include any other mount points or sub-mount points in the Volume Group.

6. Create a snapshot copy.

7. Configure a backup copy.

Step 4: Run Your First Backup and Restore

• Back up data.

• Restore data.

Step 5: What to Do Next

• Manage snapshots.

• Plan to rapidly recover critical data and to restore business functions if a disaster occurs. Review Full System Recovery: Oracle Database Agent.

• Configure data retention and data aging for this agent. For more information, see Data Aging.