Oracle Database Administration from Zero to Hero - Performing RMAN Backups - Part I (2 of 2)

This video tutorial covers the basics of RMAN backups, including the types and modes of backups, such as online, offline, consistent, and inconsistent. It explains how to use RMAN commands to perform full and partial backups, and discusses the importance of SCN synchronization in backups. The tutorial also covers configuring backup file locations and naming conventions, and concludes with a summary of the learning outcomes.

What is the significance of the SCN number in the context of backups?

How can you specify which tablespaces or data files to backup using RMAN?

Describe how RMAN handles backup file naming and locations.