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Oracle RMAN Pocket Reference is a handy guide for DBAs who intend to use Oracle Recovery Manager for database backup and recovery. Because Recovery Manager (RMAN) is a relatively new tool, many DBAs are just becoming familiar with it. They will welcome a timely book that explains clearly and concisely how to use RMAN for common backup and recovery tasks that are infrequent, yet extremely vital. The first portion of the book is primarily task-oriented. After a short section on RMAN architecture, the book shows (in checklist style) how to perform common backup and recovery tasks such as:
Implementing a recovery catalog
Creating and running RMAN scripts
Configuring input/output channels
Taking a full database backup
Backing up tablespaces and datafiles
Taking incremental backups
Recovering lost datafiles
The second portion of the book consists of a handy syntax reference to the many RMAN commands. Having a quick reference to RMAN commands is a great convenience to DBAs who otherwise, often under the pressure of a recovery situation, would have to wade through Oracle's online documentation.
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Very useful book for the DBA/SYSADMIN user - fits in pocket! - 2002-03-07
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This book by no means replaces the (online) documentation that oracle provides, or a more complete RMAN book.
But it shines when you want the syntax without carrying around a boat anchor of a book.
You need a working knowlege of RMAN for this book to be useful. If you purchase this to learn RMAN, you will be disappointed. If you know, or are learning to use RMAN, it is helpful.
I like it because I can pop it in my back (or shirt) pocket.
Half of the book is dedicated to syntax. The first half is a brief overview of the RMAN world.
It is a 'Must Have' for anyone using RMAN. But you will need other documentation in addition. I have found the Oracle supplied documentation (on CD) very good. But it is not 'portable'.
very handy to get the syntax - 2002-01-10
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Useful to get the syntax in emergency. But not to get good knowledge on the subject. It is better to refer the technet documentation.
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