A client database whose backups are managed by a Recovery Appliance is called a protected database. Each protected database uses a specific Recovery Appliance as a destination for centralized backup and recovery. Protected databases use RMAN commands to perform backup and recovery operations. You must install the Zero Data Loss Recovery Appliance backup module (Recovery Appliance backup module), an Oracle-supplied SBT library, that enables RMAN to transfer protected database backups over the network to a Recovery Appliance.

This section contains the following topics:

• Protected Databases and Recovery Appliance Architecture

• Benefits of Using Recovery Appliance to Back Up Protected Databases

• Tasks of Protected Database Administrators

• Overview of Users and Privileges Required for Protected Databases

• Overview of Protection Policies

• Overview of Sending Protected Database Backups to Recovery Appliance