OCP Backup And Recovery Practice Question
You have a standby database and want to use RMAN to offload backups to the standby. Which configuration is required to ensure the primary database recognizes the backups performed on the standby?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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CONFIGURE CONTROLFILE AUTOBACKUP FOR BACKUP ON STANDBY ON;
To use a standby for backups, you must connect RMAN to the recovery catalog and the standby database, and ensure the configuration includes 'CONFIGURE ARCHIVELOG DELETION POLICY TO APPLIED ON ALL STANDBY'.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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CONFIGURE CONNECT IDENTIFIER FOR DEFAULT SERVICE TO 'standby_service';
Why it's wrong here
This is not a valid RMAN configuration command.
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CONFIGURE BACKUP OPTIMIZATION ON;
Why it's wrong here
Backup optimization helps avoid backing up files that haven't changed, but is not the primary mechanism for standby offloading.
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Enable Flashback Database on the primary only.
Why it's wrong here
Flashback database status does not dictate backup offloading mechanics.
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CONFIGURE CONTROLFILE AUTOBACKUP FOR BACKUP ON STANDBY ON;
Why this is correct
This setting allows RMAN to perform autobackups of the control file from the standby site.
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