Automated Oracle Database Backup and Recovery Using RMAN

Automated database backup and recovery is an important requirement for maintaining data availability and reducing the risk of data loss. The reviewed studies show that automation can improve backup consistency, reduce manual work, support monitoring, and strengthen database security. They also highlight the importance of disaster recovery, backup validation, and reliable recovery processes. The literature also shows that existing research provides limited RMAN-specific experimental evaluation with reproducible testing and measurable backup and recovery parameters. Therefore, the proposed research focuses on Automated Oracle Database Backup and Recovery Using RMAN, with emphasis on automated scheduling, backup management, monitoring, and recovery. Overall, the proposed approach can provide a more consistent and reliable backup process while reducing manual DBA intervention. Future development can further extend the system through intelligent monitoring, cloud-based backup storage, stronger security mechanisms, and advanced disaster recovery techniques.

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