Enabling ARS for Oracle Database@AWS: A Guide to Benefits and Overcoming Limit Issues
What is Oracle ARS? ARS is a fully managed backup and recovery service based on the proven Zero Data Loss Recovery Appliance (ZDLRA) technology. Problem: Traditional backups can lead to data loss between scheduled intervals (RPO) and slow recovery times (RTO). Solution: ARS offers real-time transaction protection, reducing RPO to less than one second . Key Benefits (Why ARS is recommended?) Zero Data Loss: Real-time redo transport ensures even the most recent transactions are protected. Incremental Forever Strategy: Only changes are backed up after the initial full backup, reducing database overhead and network traffic. Backup Immutability: Includes a retention lock feature to protect against ransomware and accidental deletion. Cloud Simplicity: Integrated directly into the OCI Console for "one-click" enablement Prerequisites : The minimum supported Oracle Database versions for using ARS within the Or...