2.10. Exam Essentials

Know how to use Recovery Manager (RMAN). Understand how to use RMAN to perform the different types of commands and clauses. You should be able use the commands in RUN blocks and scripts.

Be able to use the RMAN BACKUP and COPYcommands to create backup sets and image copies. Be aware of how to create both backup sets and image copies. Understand the differences of each of these backup methods. Know how to use compression for backup sets. Also make sure you understand how to use incremental and cumulative backups.

Know how to enable and disable block change tracking. Understand how to enable and disable block change tracking. Know how to use block change tracking after it has been enabled.

Know how to manage the backups and image copies taken with RMAN with the LIST and REPORT commands. Understand how to manage backups with the LIST command BY BACKUP and BY FILE. Understand how to manage backups with the REPORT command. Know how to identify obsolete backups.