Oracle Database Administration II — Question 123

Which two are true about RMAN backups when using a media manager? (Choose two.)

Answer options

• A. A media manager always writes RMAN requested backups to tape.
• B. By default, a request for a proxy copy may result in a backup set being created.
• C. A media manager is required to create RMAN proxy copies.
• D. A media manager is required to create RMAN image copies.
• E. The media manager layer (MML) routines provided by Oracle support any vendors' media management products.

Correct answer: B, C

Explanation

Option B is correct because a proxy copy request can indeed result in a backup set being generated by default. Option C is also correct since a media manager is necessary for the creation of RMAN proxy copies. Options A, D, and E are incorrect as they either overstate the requirements or misrepresent the compatibility of Oracle's MML with vendor products.