Oracle Database Export and Import to Gzip Through a Named Pipe
Mar 1, 2026 / · 5 min read · oracle database backup compression unix dba export-import shell-scripting ·Oracle Database Export and Import to Gzip Through a Named Pipe When you need to export a large Oracle database but do not have enough disk space for a full uncompressed dump file, piping the export directly through gzip using a Unix named pipe is a proven technique. This method compresses data on the fly, producing a …
Read MoreList Backup of Archivelog All: Oracle RMAN Command Guide
Feb 9, 2026 / · 4 min read · Oracle RMAN Backup Archive Logs Database Administration Recovery DBA Scripts ·List Backup of Archivelog All: Oracle RMAN Command Guide Purpose The LIST BACKUP OF ARCHIVELOG ALL command in Oracle Recovery Manager (RMAN) displays all existing backups of archived redo log files stored in the RMAN repository. This command helps database administrators track and manage archived log backups, verify …
Read MoreOracle RMAN Database Restore and Recovery Guide
Feb 4, 2026 / · 6 min read · Oracle RMAN Database Recovery Backup DBA SQL Point-in-Time Recovery Controlfile ·Oracle RMAN Database Restore and Recovery Guide Purpose This guide provides complete Oracle RMAN (Recovery Manager) scripts for restoring and recovering Oracle databases in different scenarios. These scripts help database administrators perform full database recovery, point-in-time recovery (PITR), and verify …
Read MoreOracle RMAN Crosscheck Backup Command - Verify Backup Availability
Jan 31, 2026 / · 5 min read · Oracle RMAN Backup Database Administration Recovery Manager Backup Validation Database Maintenance Oracle DBA ·Oracle RMAN Crosscheck Backup Command - Verify Backup Availability Purpose The CROSSCHECK BACKUP command is an essential Oracle RMAN (Recovery Manager) tool that verifies whether backup files recorded in the RMAN repository still physically exist on storage media. This command synchronizes the logical records in your …
Read MoreOracle Data Guard Standby Database Startup Commands
Oct 23, 2025 / · 6 min read · Oracle Data Guard Standby Database Database Recovery High Availability Backup DBA SQL Commands ·Oracle Data Guard Standby Database Startup Commands Oracle Data Guard standby database startup commands enable database administrators to initialize and maintain physical standby databases that provide disaster recovery and high availability for production systems. These three essential commands work together to bring …
Read MoreIdentify Files in Hot Backup Mode, Monitor Your Oracle Database Backups
Apr 4, 2024 / · 3 min read · hot-backup backup v$datafile v$backup data management oracle database dba administration management ·Find Duplicate Filenames in Oracle Database: Code Breakdown and Insights This post dives into an Oracle Database code snippet that identifies duplicate filenames across your entire database. We'll break down the code, explain its purpose, and provide valuable insights for optimizing your database management. Find …
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