primary_db 

This parameter is only relevant if the disaster recovery configuration is being used. See: Standby Database Scenario, Split Mirror Disks Backup.

The connect string to the primary database instance is defined with this parameter so that BRBACKUP can log onto the primary host.

Default value: None

primary_db = <connect_string>

<connect_string>: Connect string (‘SQL*Net database specification string’) from the standby host to the primary (production) database.

primary_db = C11

As for the OPS configuration, certain requirements must be satisfied for the connection to a remote host.