This chapter describes the basic concepts involved in backing up the database with the Recovery Manager (RMAN) utility.
This chapter contains these topics:
About RMAN Channels
About RMAN Backups
Multiple Copies of RMAN Backups
RMAN Backup Options: Naming, Sizing, and Speed
RMAN Backup Types
Control File and Server Parameter File Autobackups
Backup Retention Policies
Backup Optimization
Restartable Backups
Managing Backup Windows and Performance: BACKUP... DURATION
How RMAN Responds to Backup Errors
Tests and Integrity Checks for Backups