Figure 4-1
This illustration depicts the creation of a new database incarnation. In step 1, a database crashes at SCN 4000. In step 2, a database backup from SCN 1000 is restored. In step 3, the database is recovered to SCN 2500 and opened with the RESETLOGS option. In step 4, new SCNs are generated, beginning at 1. The new incarnation eventually reaches SCN 4000.