How to Register an Oracle Database with RMAN Catalog Purpose The RMAN register database command adds a target database to the recovery catalog so that Recovery Manager can track and maintain backup metadata. This allows RMAN to store backup information, recovery points, and database structure details in a central …

How to Create Oracle RMAN Recovery Catalog Step by Step Purpose The Oracle Recovery Manager (RMAN) recovery catalog is a dedicated database schema that stores metadata about backup and recovery operations for one or more target databases. This script demonstrates how to create a recovery catalog by establishing a …

Display Log Destinations Options for Oracle Data Guard Primary Database Purpose This SQL script displays detailed information about all configured archive log destinations on an Oracle Data Guard primary database. The query retrieves critical configuration parameters from the V$ARCHIVE_DEST view, allowing database …

Oracle Database Log Destinations Monitoring Script for Data Guard Purpose This Oracle SQL script monitors all log destinations in a Data Guard configuration from the primary database. The query provides real-time information about archive log destinations, their status, operational modes, and standby redo log activity. …

How to Check Physical Standby Database Synchronization Physical standby databases in Oracle Data Guard need regular monitoring to ensure they stay synchronized with the primary database. The most effective way to check synchronization status is by comparing the current sequence number on the primary database with the …

Oracle Logical Standby Apply Stop and Start Commands Purpose The logical standby apply commands control the SQL Apply process in Oracle Data Guard logical standby databases. These commands allow database administrators to stop and start the application of redo log data from the primary database to the logical standby …

How to Check Oracle Database Role Using V$DATABASE View Purpose The SQL query SELECT database_role FROM v$database is a fundamental Oracle Database command used to determine the current operational role of a database instance. This query is essential for Database Administrators (DBAs) working with Oracle Data Guard …

List All Standby Redo Logs in Oracle Data Guard Purpose This SQL script helps database administrators quickly identify and list all standby redo logs in an Oracle Data Guard environment. The query retrieves important information about standby redo log groups, including their sequence numbers, sizes in megabytes, and …

How to Stop Oracle Data Guard Broker Using ALTER SYSTEM Command Purpose The command ALTER SYSTEM SET dg_broker_start=false stops the Oracle Data Guard broker by shutting down the Data Guard monitor (DMON) background process. This command is essential when you need to disable broker management temporarily for …

Oracle Enable FAL Tracing on Primary Database Purpose Enabling FAL (Fetch Archive Log) tracing on the primary database helps database administrators monitor and troubleshoot archive log gap resolution between primary and standby databases in Oracle Data Guard environments. This command activates detailed trace logging …