Oracle Database Backup



Oracle Backup image Oracle is a powerful database management system used by many commercial and government-run companies worldwide. Over 250000 enterprises, from small businesses to global commerce, opt for Oracle solutions to have the most flexible and complete control over their data. To help them protect their Oracle databases from unpredictable disasters, we have developed an advanced Oracle Backup plug-in for Handy Backup which allows you to back up Oracle database and be able to restore it in a matter of minutes!


Backing Up Oracle Database Data

The Oracle Backup plug-in of Handy Backup provides a reliable way to back up Oracle database data without stopping the service (i.e. perform hot database backup). The data that can be backed up includes:

  • All database tables data
  • Archive logs before and after the process of backing up
  • SPFILE
  • Controlfile
  • All settings and passwords

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By default, Oracle backups can be made with Full and Server editions of Handy Backup. The feature can also be made available in other editions if you supplement them with the Oracle Backup plug-in.

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Hot and Cold Oracle Database Backup

In order to back up Oracle database without stopping it ("hot backup"), you need to enable the ARCHIVELOG mode. If the database runs in the NOARCHIVELOG mode, then it will be stopped, backed up, and then started again.


For a detailed guide on configuring Oracle backups, please refer to Configuring Oracle Backup in the User Manual.


Oracle Backup Features

Here are some of the key features of backing up Oracle with Handy Backup:

  • Backing up local and remote Oracle databases. With Handy Backup Server, you can create backups of Oracle databases located on networked workstations. The only requirement is that Backup Network Workstation (client software for Handy Backup Server) needs to be launched by the user account with membership in the ORA_DBA group. Other editions are capable of backing up local Oracle databases only.

  • Easy data selection. The Oracle Backup plug-in lets you add Oracle data to backup tasks simply by clicking the respective item in the data selection menu.

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  • Task scheduling. Each task can be run on demand or scheduled to take place automatically, in accordance with your company's data retention policy. Moreover, the utility can run as Windows service and perform all tasks in the background, absolutely imperceptibly.

For a detailed guide on Oracle backup and restoration, please refer to Backing up and Restoring Oracle in the User Manual.


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I tried a free version and it worked so nice. I decided to buy the Proffessional edition because I know it's a best backup programme for saving data.



Nick Alberici on December 8, 2009

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Handy Backup is certified for Windows Vista!
Handy Backup is suitable for MySQL backup
Handy Backup can run in Linux under Wine

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Where to back up

Backup to DVD-R - record your backups to DVD-R with our in-built DVD burning tool
Backup to CD-R - record your backups to CD-R using data encryption and compression with one click
Backup USB - back up your data to any USB connected device such as USB flash key
Backup to FTP - transfer your backups to remote FTP server for more data security
Backup from FTP - back up data stored on a remote FTP server to your local computer or any removable storage medium

How to back up

Backup with ZIP compression - backup with 10 levels of Zip compression saves storage space
DVD backup verification - makes sure your data are restorable from DVD copy you made
Synchronizing files and folders - one click synchronization of files and folders across multiple locations including remote FTP servers
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