Getting Started with the Oracle Agent

Step 1: Review Requirements and Supported Features

Refer to the following information to learn more about the requirements for the Oracle Agent:

• Oracle System Requirements

• Supported IntelliSnap Platforms

• License Requirements

Step 2: Install the Oracle Database Agent

To set up your environment for IntelliSnap backups, you must install the Oracle Agent with the MediaAgent.

Review each of the following topics to get started with the installation:

• 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 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. Create an Oracle RAC client.

4. Configure the client for IntelliSnap.

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

6. Create an Oracle RAC database online subclient.

7. Create a snapshot copy.

8. 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 RAC Database Agent.

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