Figure 16-1
This illustration describes using the control file as the repository for backups of the recovery catalog. RMAN is used to back up the target database. Metadata about backups of the target database is stored in the recovery catalog database. RMAN is used to back up the recovery catalog database. Metadata about backups of the catalog database is stored in the catalog database control file, which is automatically backed up by RMAN by means of the control file autobackup feature.