An RMAN full backup backs up all files and datafiles in the database. It also backs up the control file and the online redo logs.
An RMAN full backup with archivelog mode creates an online redo log backup as well. This backup is necessary to keep the database consistent if you need to restore from a previous backup.
An RMAN full backup with controlfile mode copies the control file to a backup location. This is necessary if you need to …
A backup is a copy of your data that you can use to restore your data if something goes wrong. SQL Server provides several ways to back up your data. You can back up your data manually or you can configure SQL Server to back up your data automatically.
Manual backups are backups that you create by using some backup utility such as SQL Server Management Studio, Transact-SQL, or PowerShell. You can use manual backups to back up your entire …
