User's Manual

7.7
Using Virtual Copies
Recovery Manager for Oracle User’s Guide
7.6.6 Removing a Virtual Copy
After the Virtual Volume State column displays Available, the virtual copy can be deleted.
To remove a virtual copy:
1 Right-click the virtual copy you wish to remove.
2 Click Remove Virtual Copy.
3 Click Yes when prompted for confirmation to remove the virtual copy.
A successful message shows on screen after it is finished.
4 Click OK.
The virtual copy is removed from the virtual copy management list.
7.6.7 Backing up a Virtual Copy
If a virtual copy is in the Available state, it can be backed up. If a virtual copy is in the
Mounted or Database state, the virtual copy needs to be to unmounted prior to being
backed up.
To backup a virtual copy:
1 Right-click the virtual copy to be backed up to media.
2 Click Backup to Media.
3 Click Finish.
4 Click OK.
7.6.8 Removing a Virtual Copy Repository
Normally, when the virtual copy is removed, the repository is deleted. However, if you have
already backed up the repository is not automatically removed. It is kept to apply the restore
operations when necessary. After the virtual copy repository is removed, all information
related to this virtual copy set is lost.
1 Right-click the virtual copy name to be removed from the entire repository.
CAUTION: Removing a virtual copy permanently removes the virtual copy from
the system.