Can Split Mirror backups be used for RMAN database duplication?

Question

Hi
We running Oracle 11gR2 EE.
We have storage backup procedures in place,which use Split Mirror technology, i.e BCV
We want to use RMAN to duplicate the source DB, using the BCV copy
Is this possible/feasible?
Rudi

Answer 1

Hi
Thanks for the reply.
My intention is not to backup using RMAN from the BCV.Instead I want RMAN to use this BCV as the storage for our reporting DB
I will elaborate further my intended workflow.
Btw,the reporting DB will have a new name and all the SqlNet files will be in place.
Please let me know what you think.
On the target
In the existing production server (source) :
1.Put the DB in backup mode
2.Split the disks
3.End backup
4.Keep record of SCN
4.Register the new backups as datafile copy
On the target server (target)
1.Mount the report DB
2.perform incomplete recovery the report DB until the SCN
3.Open resetlogs
2 issues I'm not sure about :
a.How to I sync the report DB controlfile,so it will "see" the new backup?
b.Do I need a RMAN repository?
Rudi
Edited by: Rudi on Jan 7, 2013 5:12 AM