Oracle Database Administration from Zero to Hero - Performing RMAN Backups - Part I (2 of 2)

This video tutorial covers the basics of RMAN backups, including the types and modes of backups, such as online, offline, consistent, and inconsistent. It explains how to use RMAN commands to perform full and partial backups, and discusses the importance of SCN synchronization in backups. The tutorial also covers configuring backup file locations and naming conventions, and concludes with a summary of the learning outcomes.

What is an online backup also known as?

• Incremental backup

• Hot backup

• Cold backup

• Differential backup

Which type of backup requires the database to be in archived redo log mode?

• Incremental backup

• Consistent backup

• Cold backup

• Inconsistent backup

What is the primary disadvantage of the no archive log mode?

• Loss of changes made after the last backup

• Increased storage requirements

• Slower backup performance

• Inability to perform online backups

Which RMAN command is used to take a full backup of the database?

• BACKUP DATABASE

• RESTORE DATABASE

• VALIDATE DATABASE

• RECOVER DATABASE

What does the RMAN command 'BACKUP DATABASE plus ARCHIVELOG' do?

• Backs up only the data files

• Backs up the data files and archived redo logs

• Backs up only the control files

• Backs up only the archived redo logs

What is the purpose of using the percentage U substitution variable in RMAN?

• To define the backup schedule

• To specify the backup type

• To ensure unique file names

• To set the backup destination

Where are RMAN backup files saved by default?

• In the user tablespace

• In the system tablespace

• In the FRA area

• In the control file