Oracle Server Restore
Restore your Oracle Server databases using point-in-time or full recovery options, depending on your business requirements.
The Oracle Server restore feature in IDrive 360 allows you to retrieve Oracle 9i/10g databases from your IDrive 360 account and reinstate them on your server with secure, validated processes.
Key Features
- Verifies Oracle Server credentials before initiating a restore.
- Supports both complete and time-based (incomplete) recovery modes.
- Displays real-time status updates for the ongoing restore task.
- Ensures secure transfer and storage with 256-bit AES encryption using a private encryption key defined by the user and never stored on IDrive 360 servers.
- Generates dedicated log files for each restore operation for audit and troubleshooting.
Prerequisites
Before performing a restore, ensure the following:
- The IDrive 360 desktop application is installed on the system hosting the Oracle 9i/10g server or client.
- The 'IDOracleBackup' folder must reside in the same directory path that was used during the original backup.
- The Oracle database should be running in ARCHIVELOG Mode.
- The Oracle user initiating the restore must have SYSDBA privileges.
- Oracle Recovery Manager (RMAN) must be available on the system executing the restore.
It is recommended to coordinate with your Oracle DBA to confirm environment readiness and restore parameters.
Enabling ARCHIVELOG Mode
- 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;
Restoring the Oracle Database
- Launch the IDrive 360 desktop application and go to 'Restore'.
- Select 'Online Restore', 'Local Restore', or 'IDrive® 360 Express™'.
- Browse to and choose the 'IDOracleBackup' folder from your IDrive 360 account or local storage.
- If you select Local Restore, you can pick a version from the available restore points.
- Click 'Restore Now' to restore the 'IDOracleBackup' folder to the machine.
- Ensure it is restored to the same file path used during backup.
- After the folder has been restored, click 'Server Backup' > 'Oracle'.
- Choose 'Oracle Restore' from the Oracle connection screen.
- Provide the Oracle Server authentication details and click 'Login to Oracle Server'.
- In the restore interface, browse and select the previously restored 'IDOracleBackup' folder.
- Pick the database(s) you want to recover and click 'Restore' to begin the process.
Refer to the Oracle Server backup section for guidance on configuring backups