How to Roll Forward a Standby Database Using RMAN Incremental Backup After Adding a Datafile to Primary

Rolling forward a standby database involves applying incremental backups to synchronize changes made to the primary database. This process becomes more complicated when a new datafile is added to the primary database. In this article, I will outline the essential steps and considerations involved in rolling forward a standby database using RMAN incremental backups after the addition of a datafile on the primary side.

Automating Archive Log Cleanup in DBCS Standby Databases: A Step-by-Step Guide

In Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Database Cloud Service (DBCS), the ability to use crontab or similar utilities to schedule jobs for the oracle user is restricted by default due to security and operational best practices. Here's why this restriction exists and alternative approaches you can use: