Oracle : Setup ArchiveLOG mode
Archive logging is essential for production databases where the loss of a transaction might be fatal. It is generally considered unnecessary in development and test environments. A general view on a database oracle Instance is Like below :
Setup Destination Folders for Archivelog in Initialisation File :
Validate Parameters files by restarting the database :
Now it is time to activate Archivelog Mode and verify that it is setup in place :
Notice the oldest log sequence online after the switch command. In the destination files you see archive created by forcing alter switch on control log sequence Files.
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