{"id":243452,"date":"2025-10-28T14:17:16","date_gmt":"2025-10-28T21:17:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/virtual-dba.com\/?p=243452"},"modified":"2025-10-29T14:19:21","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T21:19:21","slug":"rman-level0-level1-backup-strategy-in-oracle-19c","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/virtual-dba.com\/blog\/rman-level0-level1-backup-strategy-in-oracle-19c\/","title":{"rendered":"RMAN Level 0 and Level 1 Backup Strategy in Oracle 19c"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-summary\">Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This blog post outlines how to design and implement an RMAN Level 0 and Level 1 incremental backup plan in <a href=\"https:\/\/virtual-dba.com\/platforms\/oracle\/\">Oracle<\/a> 19c, covering configuration, automation, validation, and maintenance for reliable database recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-summary\" data-level=\"2\">Summary<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-introduction\" data-level=\"2\">Introduction<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-key-aspects-of-rman-backup-strategy\" data-level=\"2\">Key Aspects of RMAN Backup Strategy<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-1-understanding-rman-incremental-backup-levels\" data-level=\"3\">1. Understanding RMAN Incremental Backup Levels<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-2-setting-up-rman-environment\" data-level=\"3\">2. Setting Up RMAN Environment<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-3-sample-rman-backup-scripts\" data-level=\"3\">3. Sample RMAN Backup Scripts<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-4-automating-rman-backups\" data-level=\"3\">4. Automating RMAN Backups<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-5-verifying-and-validating-backups\" data-level=\"3\">5. Verifying and Validating Backups<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-6-monitoring-and-maintenance\" data-level=\"3\">6. Monitoring and Maintenance<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-7-best-practices\" data-level=\"3\">7. Best Practices<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-conclusion\" data-level=\"2\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-related-articles\" data-level=\"2\">Related Articles<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-introduction\">Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In today&#8217;s data-driven enterprise environments, database reliability and recoverability are non-negotiable. Oracle Recovery Manager (RMAN) remains one of the most powerful tools for safeguarding critical data against loss or corruption. In this post, we&#8217;ll explore how to design and implement a Level 0 and Level 1 RMAN backup strategy in Oracle 19c, complete with scheduling examples, validation steps, and cleanup routines. Whether you&#8217;re fine-tuning your backup policy or setting up a new environment, this guide provides the hands-on approach needed to ensure your Oracle databases remain recoverable and resilient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-key-aspects-of-rman-backup-strategy\">Key Aspects of RMAN Backup Strategy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-understanding-rman-incremental-backup-levels\">1. Understanding RMAN Incremental Backup Levels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Oracle <strong>Recovery Manager (RMAN)<\/strong> supports incremental backups, which capture only the data blocks that have changed since a previous backup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Level 0 Backup<\/strong>: The base backup. Equivalent to a full backup of the entire database.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Level 1 Backup<\/strong>: Captures only blocks changed since the last Level 0 or Level 1 backup.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This structure reduces backup time and storage while maintaining recoverability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Backup Type<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Description<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Frequency (Recommended)<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Level 0<\/td><td>Full baseline backup<\/td><td>Weekly<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Level 1 Differential<\/td><td>Changes since last Level 0 or 1<\/td><td>Daily<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Archivelog Backup<\/td><td>Redo logs for point-in-time recovery<\/td><td>Hourly or after heavy transactions<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-setting-up-rman-environment\">2. Setting Up RMAN Environment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before implementing your backup plan, ensure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>a) Database is in ARCHIVELOG mode<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code><code>ARCHIVE LOG LIST;<\/code><\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>b) Flash recovery area (FRA) or backup destination is configured<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code><code>SHOW PARAMETER db_recovery_file_dest;<\/code><\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>c) Set the backup format and location:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code><code>RMAN&gt; CONFIGURE CHANNEL DEVICE TYPE DISK FORMAT '\/backup\/rman\/%d_%T_%U.bkp';<\/code><\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>d) Set Retention Policy:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code><code>RMAN&gt; CONFIGURE RETENTION POLICY TO RECOVERY WINDOW OF 7 DAYS;<\/code><\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-sample-rman-backup-scripts\">3. Sample RMAN Backup Scripts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>a) Level 0 Backup Script<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>rman target \/ &lt;&lt;EOF\nRUN {\n  CROSSCHECK BACKUP;\n  BACKUP AS COMPRESSED BACKUPSET INCREMENTAL LEVEL 0 DATABASE TAG 'WEEKLY_L0';\n  BACKUP ARCHIVELOG ALL DELETE INPUT;\n  DELETE NOPROMPT OBSOLETE;\n}\nEOF<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>b) Level 1 Backup Script<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>rman target \/ &lt;&lt;EOF\nRUN {\n  CROSSCHECK BACKUP;\n  BACKUP AS COMPRESSED BACKUPSET INCREMENTAL LEVEL 1 DATABASE TAG 'DAILY_L1';\n  BACKUP ARCHIVELOG ALL DELETE INPUT;\n  DELETE NOPROMPT OBSOLETE;\n}\nEOF<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-automating-rman-backups\">4. Automating RMAN Backups<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>a) On Linux (Crontab)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p># Edit cron job with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>crontab -e\n# Add the following entries:\n0 2 * * 0 \/path to\/scripts\/rman_level0.sh &gt; \/ path to\/logs\/rman_level0.log 2&gt;&amp;1\n0 2 * * 1-6 \/ path to\/scripts\/rman_level1.sh &gt; \/ path to \/logs\/rman_level1.log 2&gt;&amp;1<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>This schedules a Level 0 backup every Sunday and Level 1 backups Monday through Saturday at 2 AM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>b) Archivelog Cleanup<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over time, archivelogs can consume large storage volumes. Add this to your backup script:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>DELETE NOPROMPT ARCHIVELOG ALL COMPLETED BEFORE 'SYSDATE-2';<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-verifying-and-validating-backups\">5. Verifying and Validating Backups<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>a) Validate Backup Integrity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>rman target \/\nRMAN&gt; VALIDATE DATABASE;<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>b) Restore Validation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>RMAN&gt; RESTORE DATABASE VALIDATE;<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>This checks if all backup pieces required for restore are available and readable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>c) List and Crosscheck<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>MAN&gt; LIST BACKUP SUMMARY;\nRMAN&gt; CROSSCHECK BACKUP;<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-monitoring-and-maintenance\">6. Monitoring and Maintenance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>a) Check Backup Status<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>SELECT SESSION_KEY, INPUT_TYPE, STATUS, START_TIME, END_TIME \nFROM V$RMAN_BACKUP_JOB_DETAILS \nORDER BY START_TIME DESC;<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>b) Check Backup Size<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>ELECT INPUT_TYPE, SUM(INPUT_BYTES\/1024\/1024) \"Size_MB\"\nFROM V$RMAN_BACKUP_JOB_DETAILS \nGROUP BY INPUT_TYPE;<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>c) <strong>Delete Obsolete Backups<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>RMAN&gt; DELETE NOPROMPT OBSOLETE;<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-best-practices\">7. Best Practices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Area<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Recommendation<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Frequency<\/strong><\/td><td>Perform daily incremental (L1) and weekly full (L0) backups<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Archivelog Handling<\/strong><\/td><td>Always back up and delete archived logs post-backup<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Retention<\/strong><\/td><td>Maintain at least 7\u201314 days depending on RPO\/RTO<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Validation<\/strong><\/td><td>Run RESTORE VALIDATE DATABASE weekly<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Storage<\/strong><\/td><td>Use compressed backupsets to save space<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Automation<\/strong><\/td><td>Schedule backups with crontab or Windows Task Scheduler<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Testing<\/strong><\/td><td>Perform restore tests quarterly<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A well-planned RMAN Level 0 and Level 1 backup strategy ensures data resilience and quick recovery in Oracle 19c environments. Automating backups, applying retention policies, and regularly validating your backup sets are key to preventing data loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With these practices in place, DBAs can confidently meet uptime and recovery objectives \u2014 ensuring every byte of critical data is protected, recoverable, and verified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Please reach out to us for more information.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-related-articles\">Related Articles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-related-links yoast-seo-related-links\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/virtual-dba.com\/blog\/using-oracle-cloud-storage-with-rman-for-backups\/\">Using Oracle Cloud Storage with RMAN for Backups<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/virtual-dba.com\/blog\/how-to-create-an-rman-recovery-catalog-in-oracle-18c\/\">How to Create an RMAN Recovery Catalog in Oracle 18c<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/virtual-dba.com\/blog\/restoring-database-from-oci-cloud-storage-standard-cloud-account\/\">Restoring Database from OCI Cloud Storage (Standard Cloud Account)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summary This blog post outlines how to design and implement an RMAN Level 0 and Level 1 incremental backup plan in Oracle 19c, covering configuration, automation, validation, and maintenance for reliable database recovery. Introduction In today&#8217;s data-driven enterprise environments, database reliability and recoverability are non-negotiable. Oracle Recovery Manager (RMAN) remains one of the most powerful [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":73,"featured_media":243458,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-summary\">Summary<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This blog post outlines how to design and implement an RMAN Level 0 and Level 1 incremental backup plan in Oracle 19c, covering configuration, automation, validation, and maintenance for reliable database recovery.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:yoast-seo\/table-of-contents -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-summary\" data-level=\"2\">Summary<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-introduction\" data-level=\"2\">Introduction<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-key-aspects-of-rman-backup-strategy\" data-level=\"2\">Key Aspects of RMAN Backup Strategy<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-1-understanding-rman-incremental-backup-levels\" data-level=\"3\">1. Understanding RMAN Incremental Backup Levels<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-2-setting-up-rman-environment\" data-level=\"3\">2. Setting Up RMAN Environment<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-3-sample-rman-backup-scripts\" data-level=\"3\">3. Sample RMAN Backup Scripts<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-4-automating-rman-backups\" data-level=\"3\">4. Automating RMAN Backups<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-5-verifying-and-validating-backups\" data-level=\"3\">5. Verifying and Validating Backups<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-6-monitoring-and-maintenance\" data-level=\"3\">6. Monitoring and Maintenance<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-7-best-practices\" data-level=\"3\">7. Best Practices<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-conclusion\" data-level=\"2\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:yoast-seo\/table-of-contents -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-introduction\">Introduction<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In today\u2019s data-driven enterprise environments, database reliability and recoverability are non-negotiable. Oracle Recovery Manager (RMAN) remains one of the most powerful tools for safeguarding critical data against loss or corruption. In this post, we\u2019ll explore how to design and implement a Level 0 and Level 1 RMAN backup strategy in Oracle 19c, complete with scheduling examples, validation steps, and cleanup routines. Whether you\u2019re fine-tuning your backup policy or setting up a new environment, this guide provides the hands-on approach needed to ensure your Oracle databases remain recoverable and resilient.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-key-aspects-of-rman-backup-strategy\">Key Aspects of RMAN Backup Strategy<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-understanding-rman-incremental-backup-levels\">1. Understanding RMAN Incremental Backup Levels<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Oracle <strong>Recovery Manager (RMAN)<\/strong> supports incremental backups, which capture only the data blocks that have changed since a previous backup.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Level 0 Backup<\/strong>: The base backup. Equivalent to a full backup of the entire database.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Level 1 Backup<\/strong>: Captures only blocks changed since the last Level 0 or Level 1 backup.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This structure reduces backup time and storage while maintaining recoverability.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:table -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Backup Type<\/strong><\/th><th><\/th><th><strong>Description<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Frequency (Recommended)<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Level 0<\/td><td><\/td><td>Full baseline backup<\/td><td>Weekly<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Level 1 Differential<\/td><td><\/td><td>Changes since last Level 0 or 1<\/td><td>Daily<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Archivelog Backup<\/td><td><\/td><td>Redo logs for point-in-time recovery<\/td><td>Hourly or after heavy transactions<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:table -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-setting-up-rman-environment\">2. Setting Up RMAN Environment<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Before implementing your backup plan, ensure:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>a) Database is in ARCHIVELOG mode<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:code -->\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code><code>ARCHIVE LOG LIST;<\/code><\/code><\/pre>\n<!-- \/wp:code -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>b) Flash recovery area (FRA) or backup destination is configured<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:code -->\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code><code>SHOW PARAMETER db_recovery_file_dest;<\/code><\/code><\/pre>\n<!-- \/wp:code -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>c) Set the backup format and location:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:code -->\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code><code>RMAN> CONFIGURE CHANNEL DEVICE TYPE DISK FORMAT '\/backup\/rman\/%d_%T_%U.bkp';<\/code><\/code><\/pre>\n<!-- \/wp:code -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>d) Set Retention Policy:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:code -->\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code><code>RMAN> CONFIGURE RETENTION POLICY TO RECOVERY WINDOW OF 7 DAYS;<\/code><\/code><\/pre>\n<!-- \/wp:code -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-sample-rman-backup-scripts\">3. Sample RMAN Backup Scripts<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>a) Level 0 Backup Script<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:code -->\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>rman target \/ &lt;&lt;EOF\nRUN {\n  CROSSCHECK BACKUP;\n  BACKUP AS COMPRESSED BACKUPSET INCREMENTAL LEVEL 0 DATABASE TAG 'WEEKLY_L0';\n  BACKUP ARCHIVELOG ALL DELETE INPUT;\n  DELETE NOPROMPT OBSOLETE;\n}\nEOF<\/code><\/pre>\n<!-- \/wp:code -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>b) Level 1 Backup Script<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:code -->\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>rman target \/ &lt;&lt;EOF\nRUN {\n  CROSSCHECK BACKUP;\n  BACKUP AS COMPRESSED BACKUPSET INCREMENTAL LEVEL 1 DATABASE TAG 'DAILY_L1';\n  BACKUP ARCHIVELOG ALL DELETE INPUT;\n  DELETE NOPROMPT OBSOLETE;\n}\nEOF<\/code><\/pre>\n<!-- \/wp:code -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-automating-rman-backups\">4.\u00a0 Automating RMAN Backups<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>a) On Linux (Crontab)<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} -->\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p># Edit cron job with:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:code -->\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>crontab -e\n# Add the following entries:\n0 2 * * 0 \/path to\/scripts\/rman_level0.sh > \/ path to\/logs\/rman_level0.log 2>&amp;1\n0 2 * * 1-6 \/ path to\/scripts\/rman_level1.sh > \/ path to \/logs\/rman_level1.log 2>&amp;1<\/code><\/pre>\n<!-- \/wp:code -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This schedules a Level 0 backup every Sunday and Level 1 backups Monday through Saturday at 2 AM.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>b) Archivelog Cleanup<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} -->\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Over time, archivelogs can consume large storage volumes. Add this to your backup script:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:code -->\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>DELETE NOPROMPT ARCHIVELOG ALL COMPLETED BEFORE 'SYSDATE-2';<\/code><\/pre>\n<!-- \/wp:code -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-verifying-and-validating-backups\">5.\u00a0 Verifying and Validating Backups<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>a) Validate Backup Integrity<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:code -->\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>rman target \/\nRMAN> VALIDATE DATABASE;<\/code><\/pre>\n<!-- \/wp:code -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>b) Restore Validation<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:code -->\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>RMAN> RESTORE DATABASE VALIDATE;<\/code><\/pre>\n<!-- \/wp:code -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This checks if all backup pieces required for restore are available and readable.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>c) List and Crosscheck<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:code -->\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>MAN> LIST BACKUP SUMMARY;\nRMAN> CROSSCHECK BACKUP;<\/code><\/pre>\n<!-- \/wp:code -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-monitoring-and-maintenance\">6. Monitoring and Maintenance<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>a) Check Backup Status<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:code -->\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>SELECT SESSION_KEY, INPUT_TYPE, STATUS, START_TIME, END_TIME \nFROM V$RMAN_BACKUP_JOB_DETAILS \nORDER BY START_TIME DESC;<\/code><\/pre>\n<!-- \/wp:code -->\n\n<!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} -->\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>b) Check Backup Size<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:code -->\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>ELECT INPUT_TYPE, SUM(INPUT_BYTES\/1024\/1024) \"Size_MB\"\nFROM V$RMAN_BACKUP_JOB_DETAILS \nGROUP BY INPUT_TYPE;<\/code><\/pre>\n<!-- \/wp:code -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>c) <strong>Delete Obsolete Backups<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:code -->\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>RMAN> DELETE NOPROMPT OBSOLETE;<\/code><\/pre>\n<!-- \/wp:code -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-best-practices\">7. 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