Typical Workflow for Administering Oracle Database Backup Cloud Service
To administer Oracle Database Backup Cloud Service, refer to the following task workflow.
| Task | Description | More Information |
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| Request a trial or purchase a subscription | Sign up for a free trial or purchase a subscription. Then activate your subscription, create accounts for your users, and assign them appropriate privileges and roles. | How to Begin with Oracle Database Backup Cloud Service Subscriptions |
| Download the backup module | Download the Oracle Database Cloud Backup Module installer from Oracle Technology Network (OTN). |
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| Install the required backup module | Depending on the destination for your backups, run required backup module installer. | |
| Configure Recovery Manager (RMAN) settings | Configure RMAN to send backups to Oracle Database Backup Cloud Service. | Configuring Recovery Manager (RMAN) Settings |
| Configure RMAN encryption | Configure RMAN encryption. Backups must be encrypted before they can be sent to the cloud. | Configuring Encryption for Backups |
| Configure compression | Configure optional compression to reduce the size of backups before they’re sent to the cloud. | Configuring Compression for Backups |
| Configure backup archival | Configure optional archival for backups that are rarely used but need to be retained for long periods. | |
| Perform backup and recovery | Connect to the target database and configure an RMAN channel, then issue standard RMAN backup, restore, and recovery commands. | |
| Monitor the service | Check on the day-to-day operation of your service, monitor performance, and review important notifications. | Managing and Monitoring Oracle Cloud Services in Managing and Monitoring Oracle Cloud Also see Monitoring Your Storage Capacity |