RE: RMAN without a repository and a total site loss

Here is a link to the pertinent documentation:

http://download-west.oracle.com/docs/cd/B19306_01/backup.102/b14192/setu p004.htm#i1017907

"RMAN can be configured to automatically back up the control file and server parameter file whenever the database structure metadata in the control file changes and whenever a backup record is added. The autobackup enables RMAN to recover the database even if the current control file, catalog, and server parameter file are lost.

Because the filename for the autobackup uses a well-known format, RMAN can search for it without access to a repository, and then restore the server parameter file. After you have started the instance with the restored server parameter file, RMAN can restore the control file from an autobackup. After you mount the control file, the RMAN repository is available and RMAN can restore the datafiles and find the archived redo log."

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From: Allen, Brandon

I think there is a key point you may be missing.

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