Information presented in this course provides Oracle Database Administrators with the knowledge and experience to perform backup and recovery activities on Oracle databases. Starting with the Oracle RMAN architecture, you will seamlessly progress from fundamental database backups to the implementation of advanced options. Then, you will discover and practically execute diverse RMAN backup strategies, covering whole/partial, full/incremental, complete/incomplete, and online/offline backups. Dive into advanced options such as compression, encryption, multisection, duplexing backups, and archival backups for a holistic understanding. You will also simulate common recovery scenarios, from critical file losses to application data and non-critical file losses. Uncover additional RMAN capabilities such as the RMAN Recovery Catalog, cross-platform data transportation, and database cloning, ensuring a comprehensive skill set. Beyond technical proficiency, you will gain insights into developing effective backup and recovery plans with a focus on best practices. Stay abreast of cutting-edge technology with coverage of Oracle’s latest advancements, including the Oracle Database Backup Cloud Service. By the end of the course, you will be able to perform and manage backup and recovery activities on Oracle 12c databases using RMAN.