Which three are prerequisites for using Data Guard Broker?
Options:
A.
The primary and standby databases must run the same version of the Oracle Database server.
B.
Network connectivity to the primary database instance must be defined on the servers hosting the standby database instances.
C.
DG_BROKEB_START must be set to TRUE for a database instance before adding the database to the broker configuration.
D.
If any database in the configuration is a RAC database, then the broker configuration files must reside in shared storage accessible by all database instances for all databases in the broker configuration.
E.
The broker configuration files for a RAC database must reside in shared storage accessible by all the RAC database instances.
F.
A statically defined listener end-point must be registered with the local listener on the servers hosting the standby database instances.
Data Guard Broker is a management tool that simplifies the configuration, management, and monitoring of Data Guard environments. The prerequisites for using Data Guard Broker include:
The primary and standby databases must run the same version of the Oracle Database server (A): This ensures compatibility between the primary and standby databases and enables seamless role transitions and data synchronization.
Network connectivity to the primary database instance must be defined on the servers hosting the standby database instances (B): Proper network connectivity is essential for communication between the primary and standby databases, allowing for the replication of data and the synchronization of changes.
If any database in the configuration is a RAC database, then the broker configuration files must reside in shared storage accessible by all database instances for all databases in the broker configuration (D): In Real Application Clusters (RAC) environments, shared storage ensures that all instances of the RAC database can access the broker configuration files, facilitating the management of the Data Guard environment across all instances.References:
Oracle Data Guard Broker documentation
Oracle Real Application Clusters Administration and Deployment Guide
Question 2
Examine the Data Guard configuration:
Which three will be true after a successful failover to Cats?
Options:
A.
The configuration will be in Maximum Performance mode.
B.
Sheep will be in the enabled state.
C.
Sheep will be in the disabled state.
D.
Dogs will be in the disabled state and has to be manually reinstated.
E.
The configuration will be in Maximum Availability mode.
Answer:
B, D, E
Explanation:
Explanation:
After a successful failover to the 'cats' database in a Data Guard configuration:
B: Sheep, being another standby database, would typically remain in the enabled state unless specifically disabled or if there was a configuration issue.
D: Dogs, which was the primary database prior to failover, will be in a disabled state as part of the failover process. Manual intervention is required to re-establish 'dogs' as a standby database or to return it to the primary role through another role transition.
E: If the configuration was in Maximum Availability mode before failover, it would remain in this mode after failover, provided all settings were properly configured and no changes were made to the protection mode.
Option A is incorrect because failover does not automatically change the protection mode to Maximum Performance. The protection mode remains as it was prior to the failover unless manually altered.
References: The behavior of Oracle Data Guard during failover and the resulting configuration state is described in the Oracle Data Guard Broker documentation.
Question 3
Which TWO are TRUE about offloading backups to a physical standby database in a Data Guard environment?
Options:
A.
The standby database must be registered in an RMAN catalog after the primary database has been registered.
B.
The standby database can not be registered in an RMAN catalog if the primary database has not been registered.
C.
Backups of the standby control file taken while connected to the catalog where the database is registered, may be used to restore the control file on the primary database.
D.
The standby database must be registered in an RMAN catalog before the primary database has been registered.
Answer:
A, C
Explanation:
Explanation:
In a Data Guard environment, offloading backups to a physical standby database has certain requirements:
A: Once the primary database is registered in an RMAN catalog, the standby database can also be registered. This allows RMAN to manage backups coherently across both databases and leverage the standby database for backup purposes without interfering with the primary database's workload.
C: Backups of the standby control file taken while connected to the catalog where the database is registered can be used to restore the control file on the primary database. This ensures that backup metadata is consistent across the Data Guard configuration.
Options B and D are incorrect because there is no strict requirement for the order in which the primary and standby databases must be registered in an RMAN catalog. However, it is a common practice to register the primary database first.
References: The Oracle Database Backup and Recovery User's Guide provides detailed procedures on how to manage RMAN backups in a Data Guard environment, including offloading backups to a standby database.