Using AWS Backup and Oracle Fast Recovery Area on Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP for backup/restore of Oracle databases on Amazon EC2
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The article discusses a comprehensive backup strategy for Oracle databases running on Amazon EC2 using AWS Backup and Oracle Fast Recovery Area (FRA) on Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP.
- Offers a two-pronged backup approach: - Short-term recovery (<30 days) using FRA on FSx for ONTAP - Long-term retention (>30 days) with AWS Backup
- Key benefits of using FSx for ONTAP for FRA include: - Storage efficiency features - Automatic data tiering - Built-in data protection - Highly available storage
- Configures AWS Backup for daily EC2 instance backups with incremental snapshots
- Enables point-in-time recovery through Oracle RMAN backups and archive log management
- Provides detailed steps for database backup, configuration, and recovery processes
The solution enables Oracle Database Administrators to have both immediate recovery capabilities and comprehensive long-term backup protection.
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