Is there a way to restore an Oracle 11g instance from raw data files only? What is the minimum amount of information needed to reconstruct the config files?
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Is there a way to restore an Oracle 11g instance from raw data files only? What is the minimum amount of information needed to reconstruct the config files?
Assuming you’ve shutdown the database cleanly (ie not a SHUTDOWN ABORT), you need to backup…
The Datafiles:
The Database Control Files:
The Online Redo Logs:
You’ll also want to backup your init.ora or spfile
Reference: http://www.adp-gmbh.ch/ora/admin/backup_recovery/cold_backup.html