A backup control file is a file that stores information about the backups of a database. The backup control file is used by the Recovery Manager (RMAN) utility to determine which backups to use to restore a database. The backup control file is created when the RMAN utility is first used to back up a database.
The backup control file contains the following information:
· The name of the database being backed up
· The date and time of the …
When you back up a database, the backup control file is also generated. The backup control file contains information about the backup, including the date and time of the backup, the name of the database being backed up, and the name of the backup file.
If you need to troubleshoot a backup, you can use the ALTER DATABASE BACKUP CONTROLFILE TO TRACE command to generate a trace file that contains more detailed information about the backup. The trace file will …
