Oracle Database 12c: RAC Administration — Question 14

You plan to use DBCA to convert a single-instance Oracle 12c database on a local filesystem on a stand-alone server to RAC by using ASM.
You installed Grid Infrastructure 12c on a four-node cluster.
Examine this list of possible conversion steps:
1. Create a template and image files from the single-instance database by using DBCA.
2. Perform an RMAN backup of the single-instance database.
3. Validate the cluster using CLUVFY.
4. Copy the template and image files to a cluster node.
5. Restore the RMAN backup to the recovery area disk group on the cluster.
6. Perform an Oracle Database 12c RAC installation.
7. Create a RAC database with DBCA using the RMAN backup.
8. Create a RAC database with DBCA using the template.
Which statement correctly lists the minimum steps required to perform the conversion?

Answer options

• A. 1, 3, 4, 6, 8
• B. 2, 3, 5, 7
• C. 2, 5, 6, 7
• D. 1, 4, 6, 8
• E. 1, 4, 8
• F. 2, 5, 7

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer, B, includes the essential steps of performing an RMAN backup, validating the cluster, restoring the backup, and creating the RAC database. Other options either include unnecessary steps or omit critical ones required for a successful conversion to RAC.