10.1 About Tape to Cloud Conversion

The racli convert tape_to_cloud command provides an automated method to convert existing Oracle Secure Backup (OSB) tape configurations into equivalent cloud-based configurations. The racli convert tape_to_cloud command transforms tape-based attribute sets, backup templates, and associated scheduling constructs into corresponding cloud configurations, ensuring a consistent transition of backup operations.

The conversion preserves existing naming conventions, retention settings, and protection policies so that backup behavior remains unchanged after the transition. By maintaining configuration integrity and consistency, the process minimizes operational impact and eliminates the need for manual reconfiguration.

The conversion operates entirely at the configuration level and does not move existing backup data. Original tape configurations are retained on the appliance so that you can restore historical tape backups, if needed.

Note:

Oracle Secure Backup (OSB) 19.1 desupport was announced on May 1, 2026 with premier support end date on September 30, 2027. See My Oracle Support note PNEWS3035 for more information. Please refer to Lifetime Support Policy: Oracle Technology Products for updated support timeframes.

Oracle recommends that database backups to cloud take advantage of Oracle Database Zero Data Loss Cloud Protect, which uses Oracle Zero Data Loss Autonomous Recovery Service in OCI. Cloud Protect offers an efficient incremental forever backup strategy, real-time transaction protection, logically air-gapped immutable backups, and fast, point-in-time recovery.

For customers who require database backups to Amazon S3, Oracle Database Cloud Backup for Amazon S3 may be used. This offering is similar to Oracle Secure Backup Cloud Module in that it is fully integrated with Recovery Manager (RMAN) and enables you to back up your Oracle database to Amazon S3. You can exchange your Oracle Secure Backup license for an Oracle Database Cloud Backup for Amazon S3 license on a 1:1 basis. See Oracle Database Cloud Backup for Amazon S3 for more information.

As with Oracle Secure Backup Cloud Module, Oracle Database Cloud Backup for Amazon S3 can be used free of charge on Oracle Zero Data Loss Recovery Appliance (ZDLRA) for the sole purpose of backing up data to and restoring data from S3-compatible storage devices that are in the same campus as ZDLRA.