20. Database Security
22. Database Recovery
Oracle Tutorial - 21. Database Backup

21.1 Introduction to Database Backup and Recovery

Overview of database backup and recovery concepts

Importance of backup and recovery in ensuring data integrity and availability

Common causes of data loss and database failures


21.2 Backup Strategies

Full backup vs. incremental backup vs. differential backup

Backup scheduling and frequency

Backup retention policies and archival strategies


21.3 Backup Tools and Utilities

Introduction to database backup tools and utilities

Built-in backup mechanisms provided by database management systems (DBMS)

Third-party backup solutions and their features


21.4 Backup Techniques

Online vs. offline backups

Hot backup vs. cold backup

Backup compression and encryption techniques


21.5 Automation and Scripting

Automating backup tasks using scripts

Integration with scheduling tools for automated backups

Best practices for scripting backup operations


20. Database Security
22. Database Recovery