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HP 3PAR Recovery Manager 4.3.0 Softwarefor OracleUser GuideAbstractThis document provides the information needed to install, configure, and use the HP

Oracle is configured to perform backup to tape, Recovery Manager for Oracle interacts withOracle RMAN, which in turn interacts with NBU to trigger the

6 Using the Recovery Manager Rollback UtilityRecovery Manager for Oracle provides a way to rollback a database to a point-in-time image bypromoting a

7. From the backup server, perform a rollback of the database virtual volumes using a databaseread-only Virtual Copy.Example:# rmora_rollback -s TEST9

NOTE: Use with the -f option if the database virtual volumes are in Remote Copy groups.Also, perform step 8 through step 11 to startup the clone datab

7 Using Remote Copy with Recovery ManagerOverviewHP 3PAR Remote Copy Software helps you safeguard against disasters by copying (syncing) virtualvolume

On the backup server:• Run /opt/3PAR/RMOra/bin/rmoragui to start the Recovery Manager for Oracle GraphicalUser Interface (GUI).or• Run /opt/3PAR/RMOra

Figure 4 Asynchronous Periodic Remote Copy ConfigurationA Remote Copy configuration can also be configured as a Synchronous Long Distance configuratio

Figure 5 Synchronous Long Distance Remote Copy ConfigurationCreating Virtual CopiesTo create Virtual Copies, use the rmora_sync command or the Recover

8 Support and Other ResourcesContacting HPFor worldwide technical support information, see the HP support website:http://www.hp.com/supportBefore cont

See:For information about:HP 3PAR Secure Service Custodian Configuration UtilityReferenceConfiguring the Secure Service Custodian server in order tomo

See:For information about:Planning for HP 3PAR storage system setupHardware specifications, installation considerations, power requirements, networkin

Once created, the Virtual Copy can be mounted on the backup server for off-host processingpurposes such as backup and database cloning.A database Virt

Typographic conventionsTable 1 Document conventionsElementConventionBold text• Keys that you press• Text you typed into a GUI element, such as a text

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A Case Study: Remote Copy with Recovery Manager forOracleIntroductionHP 3PAR Recover Manager Software for Oracle provides a utility, rmora_rsync, whic

oracleasm-support-2.1.4-1.el5oracleasmlib-2.0.4-1.el5The database ASM11GR2 uses SPFILE, which is located on one of the ASM disk groups.$cat initASM11G

2. Create Remote Copy groups on the local storage system S256:# creatercopygroup linux_asm11gr2_data S347:sync S336:periodic# creatercopygroup linux_a

Checking database status ...Discovering database devices ...Retrieving database Remote Copy group(s) ...Archiving online redo logs ...Putting the data

1. Failover to the synchronous storage system S347.If the Remote Copy groups have not been stopped, stop the groups on S256 by issuing thefollowing:#

Name Target Status Role Mode Optionslinux_asm11gr2_arch.r256 S256 Stopped Secondary SyncLocalVV

a. From the remote synchronous system S347, issue the following commands to failover thedatabase ASM11GR21 related Remote Copy groups to S347:# setrco

c. After failover, any LUNs associated with volumes on storage system S347 will becomewritable by the connected host panther. If VLUNs have not yet be

The Virtual Copy Display UtilityThe Virtual Copy utility (rmora_display) of HP 3PAR Recovery Manager Software for Oracledisplays database Virtual Copi

2. Recover the Remote Copy groups from the synchronous storage system S347.• The recover operation initiates reverse replication and synchronizes the

On S347:Name Target Status Role Mode Optionslinux_asm11gr2_arch.r256 S256 Started Primary-Rev SyncLocalVV

From this output, note that the Status and Role of the three Remote Copy groups withtarget S356 are Started and Primary-Rev, respectively.On S256:Name

3. Restore the Remote Copy groups from the synchronous storage system S347.• The restore operation restores the replication for the Remote Copy groups

On S347:Name Target Status Role Mode Optionslinux_asm11gr2_arch.r256 S256 Started Secondary SyncLocalVV

In the output above, note that the Status and Role of the three Remote Copy groupson S347 are Started and Secondary, respectively.On S256:Name

4. Recover the RAC database ASM11GR2.Assume the Oracle binary is available and CRS is up. Mount all necessary file systems if thefile systems are used

The best recovery option is recovering from the asynchronous periodic backup system S336. Torecover, perform the following sequence of actions:• Perfo

1. Failover to the asynchronous periodic backup system S336.If the Remote Copy groups have not been stopped, stop the groups on S256 by issuing thefol

Name Target Status Role Mode Optionslinux_asm11gr2_arch.r256 S256 Stopped Primary-Rev Periodic over_per_al

• If the database files reside on ASM disk groups, it is dependent on which ASM databaseversion is installed on the backup server, different restricti

2. Clone the database on the remote backup server using the desired Virtual Copy.a. Mount the Virtual Copy; in this example, Virtual Copy 060311173319

3. Back up the binary control file from the cloned database and prepare to rollback the VirtualCopy.a. Issue the RMAN command to backup the control fi

4. Rollback the read-write Virtual Copy to the base volumes from the remote system S336. Promotethe read-write Virtual Copy to its base volume by issu

5. Recover the Remote Copy groups from the asynchronous periodic backup system S336 to thelocal system S256.The recover operation initiates reverse re

On S336Name Target Status Role Mode Optionslinux_asm11gr2_arch.r256 S256 Started Primary-Rev Periodic Last-Sync 20

From this output, note that the role of the Remote Copy groups from S336 arePrimary-Rev.S256:Name Target Status Role Mod

6. Restore the Remote Copy groups from the asynchronous periodic system S336.The restore operation restores the replication for the remote copy groups

From this output, note that the Status and Role of the Remote Copy groups on S336are Started and Secondary, respectively.S256:Name Targ

7. Bring up the primary database from the database server.a. Bring up the +ASM1 instance from the node dl160g6-13, mount all diskgroups, andcreate a n

[vcdba@dl160g6-13 ~]$ sqlplus '/as sysdba'SQL*Plus: Release 11.2.0.1.0 Production on Thu Jun 9 21:59:32 2011Copyright (c) 1982, 2009, Oracle

Unmounting a database Virtual Copy involves the following actions:• For an ASM-managed database, if the ASM database on the backup server has a versio

B TroubleshootingThis appendix provides Recovery Manager for Oracle error messages, their explanations, andappropriate actions.MESSAGE ID1003SYMBOLIC

3PAR1007: ERROR: Cannot determine archive log mode for database <name>.REASONFailed to retrieve the archive log mode for the specified database.

MESSAGE ID1012SYMBOLIC NAMERMO_ERROR_MULTIPLE_PARTITIONMESSAGE3PAR1012: ERROR: Disk <disk ID> has multiple partitions.REASONIn Linux, the specif

REASONFailed to retrieve the hostname defined in the HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage system for the backupsystem.SOLUTIONExecute InForm CLI command showhost

3PAR1021: ERROR: Backup tag not specified.REASONUsing RMAN to backup the Virtual Copy to media with NetBackup, Recovery Manager for Oraclecould not fi

RMO_ERROR_UNSUPPORTED_FILETYPEMESSAGE3PAR1031: ERROR: <file name> is neither a regular file, directory, block nor character device.REASONWhen di

MESSAGE ID1048SYMBOLIC NAMERMO_ERROR_ARCHDEST_ERRORMESSAGE3PAR1048: ERROR: One or more archivelog destinations have error status.REASONWhen trying to

Change to use a different host as the alternate host.MESSAGE ID1054SYMBOLIC NAMERMO_ERROR_INVALID_ARGUMENTMESSAGE3PAR1054: ERROR: Invalid argument.REA

MESSAGE3PAR1061: ERROR: Could not find file system for file <file name>.REASONThe specified file or directory is a regular file or qio file, but

MESSAGE ID1066SYMBOLIC NAMERMO_ERROR_SHARED_ASMDGMESSAGE3PAR1066: ERROR: Archive logs and datafiles are on the same ASM disk group.REASONRecover Manag

When using an ascii control file:• The structure of the clone database is not required to be exactly the same as the structure ofthe original database

During configuration, the retention or expiration value provided exceeds the maximum systemallowed value, which is in the range of 1 to 43800 hours (1

3PAR1080: ERROR: Failed to retrieve the retention/expiration time for Virtual Copy <name>.REASONFailed to retrieve the retention and/or expirati

MESSAGE ID1097SYMBOLIC NAMERMO_ERROR_SNAPDEV_NOTFOUNDMESSAGE3PAR1097: ERROR: Could not find Virtual Copy device for <Virtual Copy name>.REASONTh

MESSAGE ID1101SYMBOLIC NAMERMO_ERROR_REMOVE_ORAASMDISKMESSAGE3PAR1101: ERROR: Could not delete oracleasm disk <disk ID>.REASONFailed to use the

MESSAGE3PAR1104: ERROR: The number of Virtual Copies has exceeded the maximum of <value>.REASONThe maximum number of Virtual Copies specified in

Check if device is valid. Ignore the error message for non-3PAR devices. Check log files for moreinformation. Contact customer support for further inv

Try the operation at a later time. If you are certain that there are no similar operations going on,remove the lock file specified on the screen as it

SYMBOLIC NAMERMO_ERROR_RETRIEVE_LDVVMESSAGE3PAR1116: ERROR: Could not retrieve logical disks for volume <name>.REASONThe InForm CLI command show

MESSAGE ID1128SYMBOLIC NAMERMO_ERROR_RETRIEVE_CTRLFILEMESSAGE3PAR1128: ERROR: Could not retrieve location of the control files from <database name&

REASONBefore using the rmore_rsync command, all of the volumes within the Remote Copy groups thatare used by the Oracle database should be in Synced s

Integration with HP 3PAR Virtual Lock SoftwareHP 3PAR Virtual Lock Software allows administrators to apply a configurable retention period tovirtual v

MESSAGE ID1135SYMBOLIC NAMERMO_ERROR_CONFIG_PARAM_NOTFOUNDMESSAGE3PAR1135: ERROR: Parameter <value not found from the configuration file.REASONAn e

Contact customer support for further investigation.MESSAGE ID1139SYMBOLIC NAMERMO_ERROR_ORA_VERSIONMESSAGE3PAR1139: ERROR: Could not determine Oracle

When running rmora_createdb to clone the database on the backup server using the binarycontrol file, and if the original datafiles/archive log destina

RMO_ERROR_VC_NOTMOUNTED_AT_ROOTMESSAGE3PAR1145: ERROR: The Virtual Copy <Virtual Copy name> is not currently mounted at <location>.REASONT

MESSAGE ID1149SYMBOLIC NAMERMO_ERROR_RESTOREMESSAGE3PAR1149: ERROR: Could not restore backup to host <name>.REASONThe operation rmora_restore fa

When Recovery Manager for Oracle tries to execute the command createvlun, it has to makesure there is no other identical operation going on to take th

Make sure the HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage system is working properly. Retry the operation. If thesame error persists, contact customer support for furth

MESSAGE ID1164SYMBOLIC NAMERMO_ERROR_SET_RETENTEXPMESSAGE3PAR1164: ERROR: Could not set retention/expiration for Virtual Copy <Virtual Copy name>

3PAR1168: ERROR: One or more Virtual Copy's repository exist.REASONTrying to execute rmora_rmrep to remove the backup repository for a database c

RMO_ERROR_SET_PROTECTION_MODEMESSAGE3PAR1173: ERROR: Could not set the database protection mode to maximum performance.REASONAfter using the binary co

For a time-based policy example, if the expiration time is one month (specified in the configurationfile), then the Virtual Copy that reaches the expi

SOLUTIONCheck the alert log and Recovery Manager for Oracle log file for more details. Manually querythe cloned the database to see if there are any p

SYMBOLIC NAMERMO_ERROR_PHYSDEV_NOTFOUNDMESSAGE3PAR1182: ERROR: Could not find device '%s'.REASONFailed to retrieve the OS device used by the

SOLUTIONCheck the log file for more details. Contact customer support for further investigation.MESSAGE ID1192SYMBOLIC NAMERMO_ERROR_DB_NOTIN_STANDBYM

SOLUTIONMake sure that the –d <loc> argument entered under rmora_createdb is entered and enclosedwithin double quotes (“), and make sure that th

SYMBOLIC NAMERMO_ERROR_ARCHLOG_GAPMESSAGE3PAR1208 ERROR: Archive log gap exists between the primary and standby database.REASONRecovery Manager for Or

MESSAGE ID1216SYMBOLIC NAMERMO_ERROR_SETVVMESSAGE3PAR1216: ERROR: Could not set retention time <time> for Virtual Copy <Virtual Copy name>

SOLUTIONTry to upgrade the InForm OS, or do not use this feature.MESSAGE ID1220SYMBOLIC NAMERMO_ERROR_INVALID_RETENTEXPMESSAGE3PAR1220: ERROR: Invalid

3PAR1224: ERROR: Oracle ASMLib has not been installed.REASONIn Linux, the required file /etc/sysconfig/oracleasm or/etc/sysconfig/Oracleasm-_dev_oracl

SOLUTIONMake sure the TPDSYSNAME and TPDUSERNAME have correct values in the configuration file.Make sure the volumes were not removed, which can cause

MESSAGE ID1231SYMBOLIC NAMERMO_ERROR_RETRIEVE_VVMESSAGE3PAR1231: ERROR: Could not retrieve virtual volume information from the HP 3PAR StoreServStorag

• Datafile backup - A backup of datafiles only.• Archive log backup - A backup of archive logs only.Recovery Manager for Oracle can be configured to p

SOLUTIONCheck the log file for more information. Make sure the OS is a valid supported version and thatthe OS is functioning correctly. Contact custom

SYMBOLIC NAMERMO_ERROR_SHUTDOWN_ASMMESSAGE3PAR1238: ERROR: Could not shutdown ASM instance on host <host name>.REASONCould not shutdown the ASM

MESSAGE ID1242SYMBOLIC NAMERMO_ERROR_RETRIEVE_ASMDISKMESSAGE3PAR1242: ERROR: Could not retrieve ASM disks for database '%s'.REASONFailed to

If during database cloning time, check the saved init.ora file to see if there are any unusualcharacters or wrong syntax. Make sure the primary databa

Make sure the archive log destinations are in valid state and have enough space. Make sure theprimary database is running normally.MESSAGE ID1250SYMBO

REASONFailed to remount the specified file system.SOLUTIONMake sure the OS is in valid state on the database server. Manually remount the file system.

MESSAGE3PAR1258: ERROR: Could not startup all VxVM volumes in disk group <name>.REASONUsing the command vxvol -g dgname to start up all VxVM vol

SYMBOLIC NAMERMO_ERROR_DROP_ASMDGMESSAGE3PAR1262: ERROR: Could not drop one or more ASM snapshot disk groups.REASONThe SQL command to drop one or more

MESSAGE ID1266SYMBOLIC NAMERMO_ERROR_BACKUP_NOT_CONFIGUREMESSAGE3PAR1266: ERROR: Recovery Manager has not been configured for backup/restore.REASONThe

The operation to use Oracle RMAN and a NetBackup policy with Oracle type to backup a databasefailed.SOLUTIONCheck NetBackup log files and the Recovery

For Oracle RMAN backup, Recovery Manager for Oracle:• Starts up a clone database in mounted mode using the mounted Virtual Copy on the backupserver, a

MESSAGE ID1273SYMBOLIC NAMERMO_ERROR_RETRIEVE_DBNAMEMESSAGE3PAR1273: ERROR: Could not retrieve the current database name.REASONDuring rmora_restore, R

SYMBOLIC NAMERMO_ERROR_ARCHLOG_RESTOREMESSAGE3PAR1276: ERROR: Archive logs will be restored automatically during media recovery usingOracle RMAN.REASO

MESSAGE3PAR1279: ERROR: The host <host name> is neither the backup server or the original host.Use '-H' option to specify the Oracle H

Make sure TPDSYSNAME and TPDUSERNAME to access the specified HP 3PAR StoreServ Storagesystem are correct. Make sure the Remote Copy and Remote copy gr

3PAR1304: ERROR: Control file ASM disk group <name> not found.REASONDuring rmora_createdb process, the error occurs when:• A non-default clone l

Make sure that the alternate backup server is connected to the HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage systemand is set up correctly, so that a showhostcommand on t

MESSAGE ID1315MESSAGE3PAR1315: ERROR: Could not import volume group <group>.REASONThe LVM vgimport command, which is used to import the snapshot

See the preceding error message to determine the cause of failure.MESSAGE ID1320MESSAGE3PAR1320: ERROR: Could not remove LVM volume group <group>

IndexAarchive log backupconfiguring NBU policy, 40automatic backup, 19Bbackup server to HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage system SSHconnection, 36backup to NB

removing Virtual Copy repositories, 79requirementsstandby databases, 9restrictions with SSH, 32RMAN recovery catalog creation, 42rmora_create, 63rmora

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NOTE: The backup scripts (rmora_nbu_dbbackup.sh and rmora_nbu_archbackup.sh)and the RMAN backup scripts (rmora_rman_dbbackup.sh andrmora_rman_archback

For an NBU (user-managed) restoration:• Control files are not restored by default.• For an online Virtual Copy, both datafiles and archive logs are re

The following configuration requirements must be met:• The HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage system must be running HP 3PAR OS 2.3.1 or higher.• The backup se

Recovery Manager for Oracle and Fat-to-Thin and Thin-to-FatTo improve the existing RMO setup environment, an unlimited bidirectional conversion of vol

2 Installing and Uninstalling Recovery ManagerThis chapter describes how to install, verify, and remove HP 3PAR Recovery Manager Softwarefor Oracle on

◦ If you install the NetBackup for Oracle client, you must link the Oracle libok.so libraryon the database and backup servers to point to the Symantec

If you are not using the backup server as the NetBackup master server, be sure to install RecoveryManager for Oracle on the NetBackup master server.In

5. After the installation is complete on all the required servers, you can allow Oracle users andDatabase Administrators group access to the Recovery

If you are not using the backup server as the NetBackup master server, be sure to install RecoveryManager for Oracle on the NetBackup master server.In

1. Log on as the root user.2. Insert the HP 3PAR Recovery Manager CD into a CD-ROM drive.If the CD is not mounted automatically, you will need to moun

Contents1 Overview of Recovery Manager Operations...7Virtual Copies...

4. Enter ./rmora_install.sh.The prompts and output from running rmora_install.sh are similar to those when runningrmora_install.sh on Linux. If necess

3 Configuring Recovery Manager for OracleRecovery Manager for Oracle requires that an SSH connection be configured for the backup server,the database

Figure 2 SSH Connection Relationship for Remote Copy SupportSSH RestrictionsRecovery Manager for Oracle has the following SSH restrictions:• The ssh a

3. If you are using HP UX, verify that the SSH daemon has strict mode disabled:a. Check the sshd_config file for the following line:StrictModes nob. I

Setting Up Connections from the Backup Server to the Database ServerTo set up an SSH connection from the backup server to the database server, perform

NOTE: If you are prompted for a password, the setup is incorrect and you must redo the previoussetup.<backup_server># ssh <user>@<NBU_m

4. Copy the public key of the backup server to the HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage system. You canfind the public key in the location specified when generat

Setting Connections from the Database Server to the HP 3PAR Storage SystemSkip this step if the database server has the same SSH key pair as the SSH k

4. Copy the public key of the database server to the HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage system.<db_server># ssh <username>@<ss_name><usern

Setting up National Language Host SupportThe Recovery Manager for Oracle message catalog and the symbolic link are installed in thefollowing locations

3 Configuring Recovery Manager for Oracle...31Setting Up SSH Connections for Recovery Manager...

NOTE: This section assumes that you are familiar with the Oracle Database and SymantecNetBackup (NBU). For more information on creating a NetBackup po

be set to at least 600 seconds (10 minutes) to allow enough time for Recovery Manager to performall necessary operations prior to the actual backup.Fo

For Recovery Manager for Oracle to perform backup and restoration correctly, you must use thefollowing guidelines in conjunction with Symantec NetBack

1. Create a database for housing the Recovery Catalog. Oracle suggests the following diskspace requirements:• System tablespace: 100 MB• Temp tablespa

6. Configure the Oracle listener for the Recovery Catalog database by adding an entry in the$ORACLE_HOME/network/admin/listener.ora file on the host w

2. When prompted, press ENTER.• ORACLE_SID of the database instance [h=help,q=quit]?Enter ORACLE_SID of the database instance that you want to configu

• HP 3PAR Storage system user name for the database server[h=help,q=quit]?Recovery Manager for Oracle requires that a HP 3PAR OS Software user must ha

reached, Recovery Manager for Oracle removes the oldest Virtual Copy before creating anew one.The default maximum number is 500 read-only Virtual Copi

• NetBackup full schedule name for policy 'your policyname'[h=help,s=skip,q=quit]?You will only be prompted with this question if you previo

4. In the Recovery Manager Policy wizard screen, set either a numeric or time-based policy. ClickNext.5. In the Vendor Backup Product Properties wizar

5 Using the Recovery Manager for Oracle Graphical User Interface...88Starting and Stopping the Recovery Manager for Oracle GUI...

3. When prompted, answer the following questions:• ORACLE_SID of the database instance [h=help,q=quit]?Enter ORACLE_SID of the database instance that

• Primary/Local storage system user name [h=help,q=quit]?Recovery Manager for Oracle requires that a HP 3PAR Operating System Software user musthave b

NOTE: If the database volumes do not belong to any domain, then the retention time of theread-only Virtual Copy cannot exceed the VVRetentionTimeMax v

7. Click Finish.If Recovery Manager for Oracle successfully connects to the database, it retrieves the databasetablespaces, datafiles, the archive log

4 Using the Recovery Manager Command Line InterfaceThis chapter describes the Recovery Manager for Oracle command line utilities.NOTE: The command lin

The following list describes the restrictions and automated scripts that are generated whenconfiguring Recovery Manager. The automated scripts will be

server is separate from the Recovery Manager for Oracle backup server, the Oracle DatabaseAdministrator user and group must exist on the NetBackup mas

differential incremental or cumulative incremental backup, which is predefined in the NBU schedule.If Oracle RMAN is selected as the backup method, th

rmora_checkconfigSYNTAXrmora_checkconfig -s <oracle_sid> -p <db_server> [-oall|skipdatabase|databaseonly] [-v]DESCRIPTIONThe rmora_checkco

changes the permissions and owners of the necessary files and directories in order to enable anOracle binary owner to operate Recovery Manager for Ora

9 Documentation feedback...111A Case Study: Remote Copy with Recovery Manager fo

rmora_configSYNTAXrmora_config [-s <oracle_sid> -p <db_server>]DESCRIPTIONThe rmora_config command creates or modifies the Recovery Manage

the current time, that the volume will be retained. To specify a retention time, specify a valuebetween 1 to 43,800 hours (1825 days).Retention time c

• RMAN_BACKUP_DEST - The backup destination to store RMAN backup image. This option isonly required if the specified RMAN channel type is DISK.• RMVC_

rmora_createSYNTAXrmora_create -s <oracle_sid> -p <db_server> [ -oonline|offline|datafile|archlog] [ -r <retention_time>{d|D|h|H} -f

will be then taken out of backup mode. An archive log switch will be performed before VirtualCopies of archive log virtual volumes are created.• If th

-s <oracle_sid>The Oracle SID of the database instance. For Real Application Cluster (RAC) database, an OracleSID of any RAC instance can be spe

rmora_createdbSYNTAXrmora_createdb -s <oracle_sid> -p <db_server> -t <timestamp>[-n<clone_sid>] [-h <clone_ora_home>][-o

-s <oracle_sid>The Oracle SID of the database instance. For Real Application Cluster (RAC) database, an OracleSID of any RAC instance can be spe

rmora_displaySYNTAXrmora_display -s <oracle_sid> -p <db_server> [-t <timestamp>] [-r]DESCRIPTIONThe rmora_display command displays d

EXAMPLES• rmora_display -s TEST920 -p pilot. # Name Create Time Type Status Backup?============ ======================== =

1 Overview of Recovery Manager OperationsRecovery Manager for Oracle offers a specific data protection solution that has been enhancedto provide rapid

rmora_exportSYNTAXrmora_export -s <oracle_sid> -p <db_server> -t <timestamp> -r<alt_backup_server> -e <alt_tpdusername>

Software CLI createuser command. The created user must be assigned the edit role (privilege)or 3PAR_RM role.-vRuns the command in verbose mode.Recover

rmora_mountSYNTAXrmora_mount -s <oracle_sid> -p <db_server> -t <timestamp> [-m<mountpoint>] [-r] [-v]DESCRIPTIONThe rmora_moun

• Imports snapshot LVM volume groups and activates all corresponding LVM snapshot volumesif the database files reside on LVM volumes.• For Virtual Cop

rmora_removeSYNTAXrmora_remove -s <oracle_sid> -p <db_server> -t <timestamp> [-v]DESCRIPTIONThe rmora_remove command removes a datab

rmora_removedbSYNTAXrmora_removedb -s <oracle_sid> -p <db_server> -t <timestamp> [-n<clone_sid>] [-h <clone_ora_home>] [

rmora_restoreSYNTAXrmora_restore -s <oracle_sid> -p <db_server> [-t <timestamp>] [-T<tablespaces>] [-D <dbf1,dbf2,...>]

image cannot be seen from the Recovery Catalog from the primary (production) database.To restore, the following steps must be performed manually:◦ The

-t <timestamp>The timestamp of a Virtual Copy whose backup image is used for restoration. Use thermora_display command to retrieve a list of the

rmora_rmrepSYNOPSISrmora_rmrep -s <oracle_sid> -p <db_server> [-t <timestamp>] [-f] [-v]DESCRIPTIONThe rmora_rmrep command removes a

where:• <db_server> is the host name of the database server.• <oracle_sid> is the Oracle SID of the database instance.The following exampl

rmora_rollbackSYNOPSISrmora_rollback -s <oracle_sid> -p <db_server> -t <timestamp> [-odata|arch] [-v] [-w] [-f]DESCRIPTIONThe rmora_

-t <timestamp>The timestamp of a Virtual Copy from which to promote. The Virtual Copy name can be obtainedusing the rmora_display command.-o [da

rmora_rsyncSYNTAXrmora_rsync -s <oracle_sid> -p <db_server> [-l <local_backup_server>][ -o online|offline|validate] [ -r <retenti

To use the rmora_rsync command, the following requirements must be satisfied:• Each database instance must be started up using either a parameter file

-o onlineCreate an online database Virtual Copy in Remote Copy or Synchronous Long Distanceconfiguration. The specified database instance must be onli

rmora_setSYNTAXrmora_set -s <oracle_sid> -p <db_server> -t <timestamp> [-r <time>d|D|h|H] [-f] [-e <time> d|D|h|H>] [

• The retention time set during configuration time serves as the default value all Virtual Copiescreated thereafter.• The retention time can be specif

rmora_umountSYNTAXrmora_umount -s <oracle_sid> -p <db_server> -t <timestamp> [-f] [-v]DESCRIPTIONThe rmora_umount command unmounts a

5 Using the Recovery Manager for Oracle Graphical UserInterfaceThe following section describes how to use the GUI to perform specific operations relat

4. Press ENTER.NOTE: It is a known issue that the mouse events are not captured correctly on the cygwinx-server for Java6.Stopping the GUITo stop the

To ensure that the database is running in automatic archive log mode, use SQL*Plus utility to ensurethe Database log mode is Archive Mode and that Aut

3. Select the desired options from the Backup Method group box.• Online (Hot) backup - The involved database instance must be open for this operation.

NOTE: You can configure the Virtual Copy policy by using either a time or numeric-based policy.HP recommends using a time-based policy instead of a nu

6. (Optional) Select Default retention time and enter a numeric value from 1 to 1,825 (Days) or1 to 43,800 (Hours) in the adjacent field to set the nu

Mounting a Virtual CopyAfter a Virtual Copy is created, it can be mounted on the backup server where the RecoveryManager for Oracle GUI is running.To

Viewing Rollback StatusIt make take several minutes to rollback a Virtual Copy depending on its size.To view a Virtual Copy’s rollback status:1. Right

Restoring Archive Log, Datafiles, and TablespacesNOTE: If Symantec NetBackup (NBU) is used to back up datafiles, NBU can be used to restoredatafiles t

database, or to clone the database for testing, decision making, and report generating purposes.The cloning capability takes the workload out of the d

4. (Optional) Select Retention time and enter a numeric value from 1 to 1,825 (Days) or 1 to43,800 (Hours) in the adjacent field.5. Click Finish.After

3. Select the Backup Type.NOTE: Incremental backup of archive log using RMAN is not supported.a. Full backup - Performs a full backup of a Virtual Cop

Recovery Manager for Oracle Online Help appears in a web browser.Using a Web Browser to Access Online Help and Event MessagesRecovery Manager for Orac