Naming Duplicate Database Files When you duplicate a database, RMAN generates names for the database files in the duplicate database. This includes the control files, data files, temp files, and online redo log files. Depending

Choosing a Duplication Technique Your business requirements and the database environment determine which duplication technique is best for your situation. Consider the following questions: 1. Are you familiar with the prerequisites for each duplication technique?   Review the Prerequisites section

                Preparing the Auxiliary Instance RMAN uses an auxiliary instance to create the duplicate database. You must prepare the auxiliary instance before you begin the duplication. Depending on your duplication scenario, you need to perform either some

                Duplicating the Whole Database 1. Use the DUPLICATE command to duplicate databases. To duplicate a database:     a. Ensure that the prerequisites for the selected duplication technique are met.    b. Complete the required planning tasks before

               Duplicating CDBs and PDBs                  (source Oracle Docs) Use the DUPLICATE command to duplicate CDBs, one or more PDBs, sparse CDBs, and sparse PDBs. The steps to duplicate CDBs and PDBs are similar