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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Open the CommCell Console.
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Configure a storage device. For more information, see one of the following:
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If you have not done so already, configure a storage policy.
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Create a SAP for Oracle database online subclient.
Note
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You must keep data and logs on a separate volume group.
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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.
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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.