Server Cloud Backup

Key Capabilities

• Validates Oracle Server credentials before initiating a backup.
• Performs backups without shutting down or interrupting live Oracle services.
• Tracks and displays real-time progress of backup operations.
• Supports one-time and recurring scheduling with flexible configuration options.
• Sends desktop and email notifications when scheduled jobs finish.
• Generates detailed log reports for every backup session.
• Secures all data transfers and storage using 256-bit AES encryption with a private encryption key retained only by the user.

Prerequisites

Before configuring an Oracle Server backup, ensure the following:

• Install the IDrive 360 desktop application on the machine hosting the Oracle Server 9i/10g instance or client.
• Confirm that the machine has enough free disk space in the designated temporary directory to accommodate Oracle backup and restore files.
• Enable ARCHIVELOG Mode on the Oracle database.
• The Oracle user performing the backup must have SYSDBA privileges.
• Oracle Recovery Manager (RMAN) must be present on the system running the IDrive 360 for Windows application.

Enabling ARCHIVELOG Mode

To switch your Oracle database to ARCHIVELOG Mode using RMAN, run:

• RMAN> connect target <username> / <PWD>@<SID > [connect to your Oracle database];
• RMAN> shutdown immediate;
• RMAN> startup mount;
• RMAN> sql 'alter database archivelog';
• RMAN> alter database open;

Backing Up the Oracle Server Database

1. Launch the IDrive 360 desktop application and click 'Server Backup'.
2. Select 'Oracle' from the slider menu. The connection screen opens with 'Oracle Backup' preselected.
   
3. Enter the required Oracle Server login details. Click 'Login to Oracle Server'.
   

   Note: The connecting user must hold SYSDBA privileges. To assign this role, use: SQL>grant sysdba to <user>

4. Choose the desired backup target: 'Online Backup', 'Local Backup', or 'IDrive^® 360 Express™'.
   Online Backup stores data in the IDrive 360 cloud. Local and IDrive 360 Express store data on local storage.
5. Pick the databases you want to protect and specify a local temporary directory.
   Ensure the selected temporary folder is located on the system hosting the Oracle service and has enough capacity for the backup resources.
6. Click 'Schedule Now'.
   Use the Scheduler to run the job immediately or configure it for a future date and time.
   Backup sets are automatically named beginning with 'IDOracleServerBkset', followed by the Database SID. Example: IDOracleServerBkset(JOHN_DB).
   
   

You can coordinate with your Oracle DBA for guidance on specific environment or parameter configurations.