The Oracle media parameters define the storage information for backup jobs including the storage policy, location, and agent.
The following table lists the Oracle media parameters that are used in RMAN backups and restores.
Parameter |
Usage |
Description |
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[sp] |
[sp] storage_policy_name Example:
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The name of the storage policy that RMAN backup or restore job uses. You can add this parameter to the media parameters file. |
[mediaagent] |
[mediaagent] media_agent_name Example:
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This is an optional parameter that you can add to the media parameters file. The name of the MediaAgent that is used for the backup or restore job. Specify the MediaAgent's client name, and not its display name. |
[library] |
[library] library_name Example:
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You must specify this parameter when you use the The name of the library that is used for the backup or restore job. |
[drivepool] |
[drivepool] drivepool_name Example:
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This is an optional parameter that you can add to the media parameters file. The name of the drive pool in the library that is used for the backup or restore job. |
Related Topics
Specifying the Media Parameters for Oracle RMAN Command Line Operations