Performing the Initial Oracle Restore

Use this default restore procedure after you install the Oracle Agent and perform your first backup. This will test the backup and restore process.

Before You Begin

1. Perform a full backup for Oracle.

2. Place the database in MOUNT mode, or use the Switch Database Mode for Restore option (Options tab).

Procedure

1. From the CommCell Browser, go to Client Computers > client > Oracle.

2. Right-click the instance, then go to All Tasks > Browse and Restore.

   The Browse and Restore Options dialog box appears.

3. Select Latest Backup, and then click the View Content button.

4. Select the database, and then click the Recover All Selected button.

   The Oracle Restore Options dialog box appears.

5. Depending on the type of restore to be run, click Restore in place or Restore out of place, and then click Next.

   The Oracle In Place Restore Options or Oracle Out of Place Restore Options dialog box appears.

6. On the Oracle Restore Options dialog box, click Advanced.

   The Oracle Advanced Restore Options dialog box appears.

7. On the Options tab, make the following selections:

   1. Select None in the Reset Logs.

   2. Click OK to close the Advanced Restore Options dialog box.

8. Click OK to start the restore.