3.7 Using the Oracle Exadata System Software Rescue Procedure

In the rare event that the system disks fail simultaneously, you must use the Oracle Exadata Storage Server rescue procedure to recover the system.

• About the Oracle Exadata System Software Rescue Procedure
  The rescue procedure is necessary when system disks fail, the operating system has a corrupt file system, or there was damage to the boot area.
• Performing the Rescue Procedure
  You can use the rescue procedure to recover the Oracle Exadata Storage Server system software.
• Configuring Oracle Exadata Storage Servers After Rescue
  After a successful rescue, you must configure the cell. If the data partitions were preserved, then the cell disks were imported automatically during the rescue procedure.
• Configuring Oracle Exadata Database Machine Eighth Rack Storage Servers After Rescue
  For storage servers that are part of an Eighth Rack system, after a successful rescue, you must configure the cell using these steps.
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