Database Backup (DBS) allows you to restore an Oracle database to a different server, to a different directory on the source server, or to the original directory on the source server. This topic describes how to restore an Oracle database from a physical backup.
Prerequisites
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The database is backed up. For more information, see Back up an Oracle database.
- A server is prepared to receive physical backup files. A backup gateway is installed on the server. For more information, see Add a backup gateway.
Restoration methods
Restoration method | Description | Configuration notes |
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Restore data to a different server | Data is restored from the source server to another server. | Select the backup gateway of the destination server. |
Restore data to a different directory on the source server | Data is restored from the source server to a different directory on the source server. | Select the backup gateway of the source server and specify a different value for the Destination Directory parameter. |
Restore data to the original directory on the source server | Data from the source database is restored to the original directory on the source server. | Select the backup gateway of the source server and specify the original value for the Destination Directory parameter. By default, if you do not specify this parameter, the original directory is used. |