Backup and Recovery for Database

MPS's "Backup and Recovery" service for Oracle Database is a critical component of our comprehensive database management offerings. This service is meticulously designed to ensure the safety, integrity, and availability of your data, providing peace of mind and resilience against data loss or corruption. By implementing robust backup strategies and efficient recovery solutions, MPS safeguards your business's most valuable asset: its data. Below is a detailed overview:

DESCRIPTION

The "Backup and Recovery" service by MPS provides a dual approach to protecting your Oracle Database environment. It encompasses a strategic implementation of backup procedures tailored to your business needs, coupled with a rapid and effective recovery plan to minimize downtime and data loss in the event of a disaster. This service ensures continuous data availability, supporting your business continuity requirements.

KEY FEATURES

• **Customized Backup Strategies:** Development of backup solutions that align with your business's size, complexity, and recovery objectives.
• **Rapid Data Recovery:** Implementation of recovery procedures to quickly restore data access and application functionality after a data loss incident.
• **Regular Testing and Validation:** Routine checks to ensure both backup and recovery processes are effective and meet predefined recovery objectives.

MAJOR DELIVERABLES

• A comprehensive backup and recovery plan, including detailed procedures and schedules.
• Implementation of the backup strategy, utilizing the latest technologies and best practices.
• Regular reports on backup and recovery readiness, including outcomes of testing and validation exercises.

IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS

### Implementation Process

• **Assessment of Needs:** Evaluate your data protection requirements and existing infrastructure.
• **Strategy Development:** Design a tailored backup and recovery strategy that meets your specific needs.
• **Implementation:** Set up the backup system and establish recovery protocols, ensuring minimal impact on daily operations.
• **Testing and Optimization:** Conduct regular tests to validate the effectiveness of the backup and recovery plans, making adjustments as needed.
• **Documentation and Training:** Provide comprehensive documentation and train your staff on the procedures for managing backups and conducting recoveries.

### Backup Component

#### Implement Backup for Database

• **Build Backup Strategy and Get Approval:** Develop a comprehensive backup strategy tailored to the customer's data protection needs and operational requirements. This strategy is then presented for customer approval to ensure alignment with their expectations and requirements.
• **Configure Disk Channel for Backup:** Based on the approved backup strategy, configure the disk channel for backup operations. This involves setting up disk space or mount points, which should be provided and attached to the DB server by the customer.
• **Schedule Database Backup (RMAN) to Disk Upon Approval:** With the backup strategy approved and disk channels configured, schedule regular database backups using Oracle Recovery Manager (RMAN) to the designated disk storage.
• **Check and Validate Backup Files:** Regularly check and validate backup files to ensure their integrity and readiness for any recovery operations. This step is crucial for confirming that backups are both complete and usable.
• **Perform Database Recovery Testing from RMAN Backup:** Upon customer request, and provided that a separate DB server for recovery testing is supplied by the customer, perform recovery testing using the RMAN backups. This testing is vital for verifying the effectiveness of the backup strategy and the readiness of the organization to recover from potential data loss scenarios.

### Recovery Component

#### Perform Recovery Operations

• **Check Logs to Define Issues:** Begin recovery operations by checking logs to identify and understand the issues that necessitated recovery. This step is critical for diagnosing the problem and planning the appropriate recovery action.
• **Start Instance in Mount Mode:** Initiate the Oracle Database instance in mount mode. This mode is essential for performing recovery operations while the database is not open, allowing access to the datafiles without fully starting the database.
• **Perform Recovery:** Execute the recovery process using the most recent and relevant backup files to restore the database to its pre-issue state. This step may involve applying incremental backups to bring the database up to date.
• **Perform Restore if Recovery is Unsuccessful:** In cases where the initial recovery attempt does not succeed, perform a complete restore of the database from backup. This step ensures that the database can be returned to a functional state, even after unsuccessful recovery attempts.

USE CASES

• Businesses seeking to establish a robust data protection framework to safeguard against data loss.
• Organizations needing to comply with industry regulations regarding data backup and recovery.
• Enterprises looking to enhance their disaster recovery strategies with efficient and reliable solutions.

BENEFITS

• **Data Protection:** Ensures the safety and integrity of your critical business data, protecting against loss or corruption.
• **Business Continuity:** Minimizes downtime and supports rapid recovery, ensuring continuous business operations.
• **Compliance and Peace of Mind:** Helps meet compliance requirements for data protection and provides peace of mind knowing that data can be recovered swiftly.

NOTE

Implementing a comprehensive backup and recovery strategy is essential for any business reliant on Oracle Database technology. MPS's "Backup and Recovery" service is designed to provide expert guidance and implementation, ensuring that your data remains secure, recoverable, and available when needed.

This overview encapsulates the essence of MPS's "Backup and Recovery" service for Oracle Database, highlighting its importance in providing a secure and resilient data environment.