Back Up Using RMAN Scripts in the Agent

You can create RMAN scripts and launch them from the Arcserve Backup GUI.

To back up Oracle database using the agent with your RMAN script

Open the Backup Manager, select the Source tab, and expand the Agent Technology Agent.
Under the Agent Technology Agent, click the green square to the left of the host on which Oracle is installed.
The Login dialog opens.

Note: If you click the plus sign next to the host, it will expand automatically after you log in successfully.
Enter the host user name and password, and then click OK.
Note: Expand the host if it did not expand automatically.
Select an Oracle database by clicking the green square to its left.
The Database Login dialog opens.
Enter the Oracle dba user name and password.
Click the Advanced Oracle Options tab, and enter the full path of your RMAN script in the Load RMAN Script field. Ensure:
- The script must be present on the agent's node and be accessible by the user who is running RMAN (usually the owner of the Oracle instance).
- Any scripts you provide will override all options you selected in the Backup Manager.
- If you do not begin the path name with a slash (/), the agent automatically looks in the $CAORA_HOME/rman_scripts directory for the file.
Click the Destination tab, and select the backup destination if desired.
Click OK. The Backup Manager submits the job to the queue. You can monitor the job on the Job Status Manager.

For further information about customizing your backup, see the Administration Guide.