About Backing Up a Database in ARCHIVELOG Mode

Learn about backing up a database in ARCHIVELOG mode.

The procedures assume that the database is open read/write. You can also make closed and consistent backups.

• Making Component-Based Backups of an ARCHIVELOG Database
  Explains how to back up the entire database. You can back up only Oracle Database, ArchiveLogDest_n, and Fast Recovery Area, listed in Components Backed Up by the Oracle VSS Writer.
• Making Volume-Based Backups of an ARCHIVELOG Database
  To make volume-based shadow copies of Oracle database when the database is open in read/write mode, the archived redo logs must be physically located on a separate volume from the volume containing the Oracle data files, control files, server parameter file, and online redo logs.