HP 3PAR Application Software Suite for Oracle - Manual (Page 20)

The following restrictions apply when backing up a database using the Recovery Manager for
Oracle database backup utility.
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For NBU (user-managed) backup:
The NBU client must be installed on the backup server, as well as on the database server. ◦
◦ At least one NBU policy of standard type must be created and configured for database
backup. Optionally, a separate NBU policy of standard type can be created and
configured for archive log destination backup.
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For Oracle RMAN, Oracle RMAN with Symantec NetBackup, or Oracle RMAN with HP Data
Protector backup:
◦ An RMAN Recovery Catalog database must be created and configured prior to using
the backup utility.
◦ For Oracle RMAN with Symantec NetBackup backup:
The NBU for Oracle client must be installed on the backup server, as well as on the
database server. –
– At least one NBU policy of standard type must be created and configured for
database backup. Optionally, a separate NBU policy of standard type can be created
and configured for archive log destination backup.
◦ For Oracle RMAN with HP Data Protector backup:
– HP Data Protector client with Oracle Integration Agent and User Interface components
must be installed on the Recovery Manager for Oracle database server and backup
servers.
– HP recommends that HP Data Protector Cell Manager with Oracle Integration Agent
and User Interface components be installed on the Recovery Manager for Oracle
backup server.
– The Transparent Network Substrate (TNS) service name must be pre-configured for
the database instance on the database server.
– The same Transparent Network Substrate (TNS) net service name must be
pre-configured for the cloned database instance on the backup server.
– Oracle Home must be the same between the Recovery Manager for Oracle database
server and backup server.
– At least one HP Data Protector Oracle backup specification must be created and
configured for database backup. Optionally, a separate HP Data Protector Oracle
backup specification can be created and configured for archive log backup.
There are two ways to perform backups:
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Client-side backup - A backup that is initiated by using Recovery Manager for Oracle User
Interface.
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Server-side backup - A backup that is initiated by using Symantec NetBackup or HP Data
Protector User Interface from the Symantec NetBackup master server or HP Data Protector cell
manager respectively.
Client-side Backup
During client-side backup, Recovery Manager for Oracle performs the following:
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Creates an online, offline, datafile, or archonly Virtual Copy for the database or archive log
destination.
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Mounts the Virtual Copy on the backup server.
20 Overview of Recovery Manager Operations