Recovery of Recovery Catalog

Hi.
I am going to have to explain to our boss of bosses what I think we should do in order to "optimize" our Oracle databases and how to reach closer to HA.
I will recommend three possible moves:
Dataguard (probable, since its my uunderstanding this in much cheaper and easier to configure than the next point)
RAC
and RMAN
I expect to have to explain more about all of these, but what does concern me is this (actually a worry of a DBA here who wants to stop us using rman for some reason):
ALl information about backups, rman scripts etc, are stored in the REcovery Catalog repository. What are the common measures in backing up the recovery catalog, and what are the dangers when we have to do recovery on it?
I am asking this, since I know the DBA here will tell us "I am concerned with recovery. If production database needs recovery, then we find the recovery catalog is lost, then we will have to do x2 recoveries. With our present system, we just recover from the back up disks"
I dont share his opinions, I just need to know how I can best argue for the cause of RMAN!
Thanks

Dan A wrote:
Yes but isnt that information erased after a default setting?A default setting of what? As stated, the control file is the primary repository of the information rman needs to track backups and effect recovories. Nothing need be erased and I'd think it would take some rather extraordinary measures to 'accidentally' erase the rman info from the control file.
If your senior DBA is resisting the use of rman for backups, he is in some severe need of re-education. Actually, he is in some severe need of attitude readjustment. An attitude of resisting new knowledge, new features, new techniques will not serve his career well.

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[13:18:01.07] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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[13:18:01.08] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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[12:14:52.17] Delete [FBI] folder.
[12:14:52.19] WinPE is 64bit.
[12:15:16.65] Starts [FixUps].
[12:15:16.69] ---------------------------------------------------------------------
[12:15:16.69] FixUps.cmd...
[12:15:35.03] FixUps.cmd completed...
[12:15:35.05] ---------------------------------------------------------------------
[12:15:35.05] Starts [Tweaks for SSRD].
[12:15:35.07] ---------------------------------------------------------------------
[12:15:35.07] SSRD Tweaks to change user default locale...
[12:15:35.07] Copy C:\System.sav\Util\TDC\MCPP\FBIRES\FBIUSRES.DLL.
[12:15:35.25] Run "Dism.exe /image:C:\ /Set-SKUIntlDefaults:en-US ".
[12:15:49.73] ---------------------------------------------------------------------
[12:15:49.74] Launch PININST.exe for Offline ...
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[12:17:20.31] Starts [Create RStoneFUpdate.INI].
[12:17:21.41] Starts [create 1GB Pagefile for offline].
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01/23/2015 12:17 PM     1,073,741,824 pagefile.sys
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               0 Dir(s) 35,020,972,032 bytes free
[12:17:21.64] Brand detection.
[12:17:21.86] Customize error handling for Specialize ~ BBV1.
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[12:17:21.88] ---------------------------------------------------------------------
[12:20:21.77] Check Win 8 configuration...
[12:20:22.78] Check system ID...
[12:20:23.82] Check OS SKU...
[12:20:24.83] Check option code...
[12:20:25.92] Check brand name...
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Reset country in administrator...
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[12:20:43.98] Start PIN Tweaks...
[12:20:45.00] ---------------------------------------------------------------------
[12:20:45.02] PIN Tweaks to hide All for BurnBoot BBV and BBV2 on restored image...
[12:20:45.02] ----------------------------------------
[12:20:45.02] Tweaks for OOBE's Unattend.xml
[12:20:45.02] to pick up the proper file...
[12:20:45.02] ----------------------------------------
[12:20:45.02] rename unattend.org to unattend.or_
[12:20:45.06] ----------------------------------------
[12:20:45.06] without Light Sensor..
[12:20:45.09] ----------------------------------------
[12:20:45.10] This is Restored image by SSRD [SSRD.flg]...
[12:20:45.12] ---------------------------------------------------------------------
[12:20:45.99] Start MIR Tweaks...
[12:20:47.03] ---------------------------------------------------------------------
[12:20:47.03] [MIR Tweaks] ...
[12:20:47.03] ---------------------------------------------------------------------
[12:20:48.00] Start Factory Update(s)...
[12:21:55.10] Start QFE Offline installation...
[13:18:00.80] PININST_OFF: PASSED...
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---------- C:\SYSTEM.SAV\LOGS\PININST_OFF.LOG
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[13:18:01.07] Check C:\System.sav\Logs\QFEOff\KBxxxxx.log.txt to see the detail...
upon further investigation
Extracting to "C:\Users\dwalke\AppData\Local\Temp\wz876d\"
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Extracting CTOERROR.flg
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Hi,
I have a HP envy m6 1154ez. When I tried to restore to factory default I have an error incomplete recovery
Can someone tell me how to fix this or what needs to be done to get my Windows working again, any help would be greatly appreciated.
Report an error,
Component: Windows 8 Preinstall Diagnostic Tools - TDC
Timing: FactoryUpdate
Regional SKU: No
RCTO Image: No
Error: Mismatched option code (LOC#ACB) for dash code (-BGx)
Error: Option code LOC#ACB should use dash code -25x
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Next Step: Or change LOC# in SKU Number or CTO Localization Code via EEPROM
[ 0:17:59.87] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
***CTO Error condition has been dtected in [Factory Update] phase !! ***
[ 0:17:59.87] Suggest to create PIN-log and send to TWN PDC NB-PreinPM for further analysis ...
[ 0:17:59.87] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
[ 0:16:27.91] Start BBOffline.cmd...
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[ 0:16:27.92] Set UIA Error Code to 951
[ 0:16:28.12] Delete [FBI] folder.
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[ 0:16:37.29] Starts [FixUps].
[ 0:16:37.34] ---------------------------------------------------------------------
[ 0:16:37.34] FixUps.cmd...
[ 0:16:40.59] FixUps.cmd completed...
[ 0:16:40.59] ---------------------------------------------------------------------
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[ 0:16:40.63] ---------------------------------------------------------------------
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[ 0:16:40.63] Copy C:\System.sav\Util\TDC\MCPP\FBIRES\FBIGRRES.DLL.
[ 0:16:40.84] Run "Dism.exe /image:C:\ /Set-SKUIntlDefaults:de-DE ".
[ 0:16:52.90] ---------------------------------------------------------------------
[ 0:16:52.92] Launch PININST.exe for Offline ...
[ 0:16:56.54] Starts [Sleep 10 sec].
[ 0:17:06.58] Starts [Create RStoneFUpdate.INI].
[ 0:17:07.18] Starts [create 1GB Pagefile for offline].
Volume in drive C has no label.
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Directory of C:\System.sav\bbv
04/04/2015 12:17 AM 1,073,741,824 pagefile.sys
1 File(s) 1,073,741,824 bytes
0 Dir(s) 90,616,721,408 bytes free
[ 0:17:07.28] Brand detection.
[ 0:17:07.33] Customize error handling for Specialize ~ BBV1.
0 file(s) copied.
[ 0:17:07.34] ---------------------------------------------------------------------
[ 0:17:17.11] Check Win 8 configuration...
[ 0:17:18.11] Check system ID...
[ 0:17:19.12] Check OS SKU...
[ 0:17:20.12] Check option code...
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SKU_DEF_COUNTRY=[203]
SKU_DEF_SYS_LOC=[ru-RU]
Reset country in administrator...
Reset country in Default user...
Reset System locale
Deployment Image Servicing and Management tool
Version: 6.2.9200.16384
Image Version: 6.2.9200.16384
Reporting offline international settings.
Default system UI language : de-DE
System locale : ru-RU
Default time zone : W. Europe Standard Time
User locale for default user : de-DE
Location : Russia (GEOID = 203)
Active keyboard(s) : 0407:00000407
Keyboard layered driver : PC/AT Enhanced Keyboard (101/102-Key)
Installed language(s): de-DE
Type : Fully localized language.
Installed language(s): en-GB
Type : Partially localized language, MUI type.
Fallback Languages en-US
Installed language(s): fr-FR
Type : Fully localized language.
Installed language(s): it-IT
Type : Fully localized language.
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[ 0:17:34.16] Start PIN Tweaks...
[ 0:17:35.20] ---------------------------------------------------------------------
[ 0:17:35.20] PIN Tweaks to hide All for BurnBoot BBV and BBV2 on restored image...
[ 0:17:35.20] ----------------------------------------
[ 0:17:35.20] Tweaks for OOBE's Unattend.xml
[ 0:17:35.20] to pick up the proper file...
[ 0:17:35.20] ----------------------------------------
[ 0:17:35.20] rename unattend.org to unattend.or_
[ 0:17:35.24] ----------------------------------------
[ 0:17:35.24] without Light Sensor..
[ 0:17:35.24] ----------------------------------------
[ 0:17:35.24] update unattend.reg for Minimized Image Recovery...
[ 0:17:35.27] This is Restored image [RImage.flg]...
[ 0:17:35.27] ---------------------------------------------------------------------
[ 0:17:36.15] Start MIR Tweaks...
[ 0:17:37.22] ---------------------------------------------------------------------
[ 0:17:37.22] [MIR Tweaks] ...
[ 0:17:37.22] ----------------------------------------
[ 0:17:37.22] apply Device Path registry for MIR image
[ 0:17:37.22] ----------------------------------------
[ 0:17:38.21] ---------------------------------------------------------------------
[ 0:17:43.18] Start Factory Update(s)...
[ 0:17:55.19] Start QFE Offline installation...
[ 0:17:59.78] PININST_OFF: PASSED...
[ 0:17:59.80] Type C:\System.sav\Logs\BBFindEr.log...
[ 0:17:59.80] Type C:\System.sav\Logs\BBFindE0.log...
---------- C:\SYSTEM.SAV\LOGS\PININST_OFF.LOG
Result=PASSED
[ 0:17:59.81] There was no QFE installation...
[ 0:17:59.81] Check FUList.log if there is duplicate Desc...
No duplication.
[ 0:17:59.86] No Duplicated Desc is found... PASSED.
[ 0:17:59.86] There was no Factory Update...

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I grasp that when you tried to do a recovery back to factory you received the error incomplete recovery.
As you did not state if how you were doing the recovery I will include documentation for the process along with a troubleshooting document.
HP PCs - Performing an HP system recovery (Windows 8)
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If you are still unable to complete the recovery please contact HP support for further assistance.
Please call our technical support at 800 474 6836. If you live outside the US/Canada Region, please click the link below to get a support number for your region.
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Windows 8.1 recovery without recovery disc or product key

Hey!
I own a HP g6-2207sg. After windows 8.1 upgrade and a new set of AMD drivers windows is not starting anymore.
Not in safe mode, not with different starting settings. Recovery points are not working, from 3 restore points (2 automatic 1 critical update (win8.1)) none is working.
I can neither refresh nor reset windows, nor can windows repair the startup (it fails as well).
I dont have my win8 product key, as it is not in or on the g6 and i never read it out when the laptop was still working.
I tried reading it out with the help of several 3rd party tools through command prompt, started from a usb stick, which is not working as there are windows functions missing.
I cant download a fresh .iso of win 8 from windows itself as i dont have the key.
Please help, i dont know what to do anymore and i need my computer for work.
Thanks!
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Hi,
The Windows 8 Image source does have a download limit in place, but it will usually work if you keep trying for a couple of hours. The key will be automatically read from the bios during installation.
I'm not aware of any way you can decipher the encrypted key via the command shell - only from reading its entry from the registry.
Unfortunayely, as with previous operating systems, neither Microsoft or HP will have any record of this key.
Another option would be to order a replacement set of Recovery Discs starting on the link below.
Order HP Recovery Discs.
If you have any problem with this link, order them directly from HP.
If you live in the US, contact HP Here.
If you are in another part of the world, start Here.
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Windows 8.1 notebook , recovery using recovery disc

my spouse after spending less than 10 hours in 20 years of having computers in our home thought he had made recovery discs after I purchased his notebook for him.
It turned out he did not follow the instructions correctly and made only 1 recovery disc.
Now I have the recovery discs set but some say to press the F10 key and others say the F9 key, which is the correct way to do a recovery, no speakers are attached right now and it is plugged directly into the wall outlet, not even connected to the Internet.
I purchased it for him with windows 8 pre installed and 8.1 downloaded with the updates, he did a restore but is no longer working correctly, no apps or email,( windows live mail). When he turns it on updates download and then uninstall and then his notebook freezes up, it seems he cannot do a recovery from the partition on his system.
Would someone please tell me the correct way to do a recovery for my spouse so that I can fix his notebook .As I said he rarely uses any computer not even to check his email, he leaves that for me to do.
As for me I am more familiar with windows 7 and hate windows 8.

it is F9 key. The HP instructions here should be helpful:
http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c03489643#N144
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Hi,
Welcome to the HP Forum!
RaspalSidhu wrote:
Hello
I AM using
HP Pavilion DV6-1211AX
i had installed window 7 ultimate on it but my fingerprint reader and touchpad buttons, and GRAPHIC CARD is not working
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n my recovery drive is also formated sumhow...........
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Follow the instructions on this HP document.
This is a link to your notebook's web suport portal. The drivers for Grahhics adapter , fingerprint validity sensor and touchpad can be found at the Driver & software download section. Intall the driver that match your operating system and installed hardware. Don't forget to install the HP Support Assistant. It can be quite helpful.
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Lenovo G570 - I delete my recovery partition, recovery DVD doesn't work.

Hi!
First of all - sorry for my english.
I have problem with my Lenovo G570.
I make a backup DVD with system by OKR (4DVD). Then by accident i DELETED my recovery partition. When i try to boot from these DVD i get error: "The program cannot restore the system partition because its structure is incorrect ,you may have to recreate the partition to continue".
My partitions looks like this:
C: New installation of Windows 7 enterprise trial
D: Lenovo (default partition with drivers and backup)
Hidden empty partition where recovery was.
What should i do now?

one key recover won't work when you delete the hidden partition. there is only one way to fix this issue that is shipping back to service to reset the hdd its default ( lenovo may charge you )

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My system (Pavilion dm4 notebook, Win 7 Home Premium x64)) is working fine but I would like to restore a data backup made with HP Recovery Manager. HP Recovery Manager has since been removed from the system and I do not have a recovery disk. I tried installing sp45415 which supposedly runs a silent installer for Recovery Manager, but it silently fails on my system. The accompanying notes say it is applicable to Windows 7 computers and to Pavilion dm1 and dm3. There is no mention of the dm4. Is there some trick to getting sp45415 to run correctly? Is there somewhere I can download an installation package for HP Recovery Manager that works on the Pavilion dm4? Is there any other tool that can restore the backup made by HP Recovery Manager? Thanks!

If you uninstalled Recovery Manager it likely removed the recovery files in the recovery partition.When those files are removed-no download of Recovery Manager is going to install. You will need Recovery Media to boot from to restore the recovery partition and files. If you did not make Recovery Media you will have to order from HP. As for the files you are trying to restore- If this was a backup of personal files,photos,etc to external hard drive or dvds there should be one .exe file inside those files-probably Restore.exe or Recover.exe. Double clicking the .exe will extract the files to a folder on the hard drive of your laptop.

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