Setting application defaults for Oracle

You can use the defaults that Backup Exec sets during installation for all Oracle backup jobs, or you can choose your own defaults.

To set application defaults for Oracle

  1. On the Tools menu, click Options.

  2. On the Properties pane, under Job Defaults, click Oracle.

  3. Complete the appropriate options as follows:

    Backup Method

    Select one of the following backup methods:

    • Full - Back up selections. This method is the equivalent of the Oracle RMAN Incremental: Level 0 backup. Select this method to perform a full backup of Oracle selections.

    • Differential - Back up changes since last full. This method is the equivalent of the Oracle RMAN Cumulative Incremental: Level 1 backup. Select this method to back up all database changes since the last full backup. A full backup is performed of all archived redo logs since log files are never partially backed up.

    • Incremental - Back up changes since last full or incremental. This method is the equivalent of the Oracle RMAN Incremental: Level 1 backup. Select this method to back up all database changes since the last full or incremental backup. A full backup is performed of all archived redo logs since log files are never partially backed up.

    Delete backed up archive log files

    Check Delete backed up archive log files to delete the archived log files automatically after the backup job.

    Do not back up archived logfiles that have already been backed up

    Check Do not back up archived logfiles that have already been backed up to have Backup Exec skip any archived logfiles that have been backed up previously.

    Perform the backup offline

    Check Perform the backup offline to have Backup Exec take the database offline before you start the backup job. Backup Exec brings the database online after the backup job is complete.

    Modify list

    Click Modify list to add the Oracle computer name and the logon account name to the media server's list of authentication credentials for Oracle servers.

    See Configuring database access on the media server for Oracle operations.

  4. Click OK.

More Information

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