Dan has built a strong career in virtualization and data protection, specializing in scalable backup, recovery, and V2V migration solutions. She has collaborated with industry leaders to design and deploy enterprise-grade disaster recovery architectures, including V2V migration strategies. Her expertise spans VMware, Hyper-V, and Proxmox platforms, helping organizations achieve seamless data availability and resilience. Dan also creates detailed user guides and leads training sessions to equip IT teams with best practices for protecting and migrating modern virtual environments.
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The catalog database in Oracle helps centralize and protect backup metadata. This article explains its purpose and guides you step by step through setting up and managing the recovery catalog for better backup control.
Dec 09 2025
The Oracle RMAN-03002 error can stop backups or restores and disrupt operations. This guide explains why it happens and gives clear steps to diagnose and solve the problem fast.
Dec 09 2025
Crosschecking backups ensures your records match real files on disk or tape. Learn the basics of crosscheck backup, why it matters for restores, and step-by-step methods to verify your backups are ready when you need them most.
Dec 09 2025
Archivelog deletion policies help manage Oracle database storage and recovery. This guide explains the basics, setup steps with RMAN and OEM, automation tips, and troubleshooting so you can keep your system safe and efficient.
Dec 04 2025
The RMAN-08137 warning stops Oracle from deleting archived logs. This article explains the causes and gives step-by-step solutions so you can clear space and avoid data loss.
Dec 01 2025
Oracle database backups can fill storage fast. Learn how to delete old or unneeded backups using RMAN. This guide covers manual steps and automated methods so you keep your system clean and safe.
Dec 01 2025
Cloning Oracle databases helps with testing, recovery, and migration. This guide explains RMAN Duplicate basics and gives step-by-step instructions for both active and backup-based cloning methods so you can work with confidence.
Nov 29 2025
Kubernetes is vital for modern apps but faces many threats if left unsecured. This guide shows admins how to secure clusters using access controls, network rules, image scans, monitoring tools, and secret best practices.
Nov 27 2025
Oracle DBAs must track backups for safety and compliance. This guide shows how to use the LIST BACKUP SUMMARY command in RMAN. Learn steps, filters, and tips to keep your Oracle backups secure and ready for recovery.
Nov 27 2025
Backing up Oracle databases is vital, but knowing what backups exist is just as important. This guide shows you three clear ways to list and verify your RMAN backups so you can manage restores with confidence.
Nov 27 2025
Oracle backups often move between servers or storage. This guide explains the RMAN catalog start with command, showing clear steps for registering backup files and solving common issues. Read on to manage your Oracle backups better.
Nov 27 2025
Oracle RMAN is a key tool for database administrators who need reliable backup and recovery. This article shows step-by-step how to use RMAN for full backups and restores so you can protect your data with confidence.
Nov 27 2025
