Database Configuration for Oracle 

To configure your Oracle database before you start operating it with the SAP system you need to do the following:

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       1.      Define your strategy for backup, restore, and recovery.

       2.      Depending on the strategy you choose, customize the BR*Tools profile init<DBSID>.sap.

For example, you need to set the following parameters:

○       Backup type using the parameters backup_type and backup_mode.

○       Device type using the parameter backup_dev_type.

○       Operating system-dependent commands for native cpio/dd:

§         rewind

§         rewind_offline

§         tape_address

§         tape_address_rew

§         tape_pos_cmd

§         tape_size

¡        Parameter file for BACKINT to access external backup tools:

util_par_file

       3.      Set up regular database administration activities in the DBA Planning Calendar. There are predefined action patterns available for this

       4.      Test your chosen backup, recovery, and restore strategy thoroughly.