Preparing Linux to backup Oracle
This article describes how to prepare a Linux operating system for backing up an Oracle database environment.
Oracle database backup involves generating a database dump using backup scripts and then backing up the resulting dump file.
Linux preparation process
Xopero ONE agent requires the availability of the rman and sqlplus tools. Before starting, ensure that these tools are installed and accessible.
Using the Linux command line, log in to the account used for backing up your Oracle database and execute the following commands:
If these tools are unavailable (example below) you need to configure the environment variables.
Edit the
/home//.bash_profilefile and add the following records:
The database_directory specifies the location of the Oracle database.
Now, after logging in again, executing the following commands should complete successfully.
Once done, your Linux system should now be ready to backup an Oracle environment.