Oracle Database Administration from Zero to Hero - Performing Incremental Backups (1 of 3)

The lecture covers incremental backups, focusing on differential and cumulative types. Incremental backups are faster and use less space than full backups, as they only save changed blocks. Differential backups save changes since the last incremental backup, while cumulative backups save changes since the last level 0 backup. The lecture explains the benefits and drawbacks of each type, emphasizing space efficiency and recovery speed. Differential backups are preferred for space-saving, while cumulative backups simplify recovery.

How do differential backups differ in recovery requirements compared to cumulative backups?

What are the implications of using differential backups in terms of storage space?

Why might a user prefer differential backups over cumulative backups?