Oracle Database Backup and Recovery Using RMAN

Updated in May 2025. This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Unlock the full potential of Oracle's RMAN for efficient database backup and recovery. This course provides essential tools and methodologies to safeguard critical data and ensure business continuity. You’ll learn how to configure RMAN, perform backups, and implement recovery strategies tailored to real-world scenarios. Topics covered include incremental backups, recovery catalogs, advanced encryption techniques, and cross-platform data transportation. Delve into advanced topics like database duplication, performance tuning, and troubleshooting. Gain hands-on experience with Oracle Multitenant, RAC environments, and cloud-based backup solutions. The course also explores best practices for managing backup strategies in enterprise environments. Ideal for database administrators and IT professionals, it’s designed to elevate your expertise in Oracle database management and prepare you for modern enterprise backup challenges. A foundational understanding of Oracle databases is recommended, with intermediate-level content for advancing your skills.