Chapter 5. Understanding the Flashback Database
ORACLE DATABASE 10G: ADMINISTRATION II EXAM OBJECTIVES COVERED IN THIS CHAPTER:
Determine which flashback technology to use for each recovery situation.
Configure and use Flashback Database.
Monitor the Flashback Database.
Use the Enterprise Manager to manage the Flashback Database.
Manage or (maintain) the Flash Recovery Area.
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This chapter provides a detailed explanation and step-by-step instructions for using the new Oracle Database 10g (Oracle 10g) feature: the Flashback Database. We will discuss how to enable and disable the Flashback Database. We also discuss how to use the flash recovery area, which is required to use the Flashback Database. Additionally, you will use Enterprise Manager (EM) to configure and perform a Flashback Database recovery.
This chapter pays heavy attention on the workings of the Flashback Database. The overview of the Flashback Database explains its architecture in detail. This includes the flash recovery area, which is a prerequisite to setting up the Flashback Database. This chapter also describes the setup and configuration of the Flashback Database and explains in which situations you should use the Flashback Database. We will also discuss how to monitor the Flashback Database. You will see demonstrations and perform step-by-step examples performing each of these tasks, as well as other related activities.