Restore an Oracle RMAN backup using Backup Manager
This guide outlines the process for performing a Restore to a New Database Instance using Backup Manager.
Login to Backup Manager
Login to backupmanager utility and enter the prompted information:
Restore
Perform the following steps to perform Restore of an Oracle Database backup taken by Zmanda Pro Backupmanager.
Step 1: Initiate the Restore Command
To restore a database from a previously taken backup, use the following command and provide the required details:
For example:
Step 2: When prompted, enter the device name. The system will display the default device name, which you can use or modify as needed:
Step 3: Database Configuration Verification
Once the device name is entered, the system will display the current database configuration. Ensure if you are restoring the correct Database:
Step 4: Backup Run Information
Backupmanager will load all available backups associated with the protected item and storage vault, ready to be restored:
Once loaded you will be presented with a list of available backup runs. Use the arrow keys to select the backup run you wish to restore from:
For any active selection of a backup run backupmanager will display information about the selected run, including the SCN and sequence details:
Once a backup run is selected, you will be displayed with the selected backup run info
Step 5: Choose Restore Location:
Restore to Original Directory: Restores the data to the original directory from which it was backed up.
Restore to Custom Directory: Allows you to specify a custom directory for the restore.
For this Instance lets choose Restore to Original Directory.
Step 6: Create and Set Directory Permission:
Step 7: Catalog Backup Pieces
Cataloging will be applied to the current control file on the target database, post this if you are planning | | to restore the control file | | from the backup, the cataloged | | information will be lost and | | you will have to catalog again | | manually upon the restored | | control file in RMAN
Step 8: Monitor the Restore Process
Once the restore process starts, restore details and progress will be displayed:
Note: If the file already exists at the restore location, the progress may show 0 bytes restored. This is normal and no action is needed.
Step 9: Post-Restore Cataloging
If you have chosen "Yes" for cataloging process, it will be run after the restore completes. Here's an example of the cataloging summary:
Step 10: Restore Completion
Upon successful completion, the restore locations will be displayed:
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