C.1 Backing Up the Oracle RAC Database

Make a backup of the Oracle software installation before modifying the installed software.

• Before you make any changes to the Oracle software, Oracle recommends that you create a backup of the Oracle Database installation.

See Also:

• Oracle Database Upgrade Guide for information about creating a backup strategy

• Oracle Database Backup and Recovery User’s Guide for information about backing a database using RMAN

• Oracle Database Platform Guide for Microsoft Windows for information about backing up a database using VSS