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This parameter defines a special retention time for RMAN backups. It should only be used for special backups (monthly or yearly) that are not part of the standard retention strategy.

            rman_keep = <days>

Default: 0 - standard retention period from the RMAN configuration

<days>: retention period in days of an RMAN backup in the control file

See also:

RMAN Backup with an External Backup Library

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