Removing a Clone Database

In releases prior to 4.1, for removing a cloned database you were required to go through separate menus to shut down and unmount clone databases. VERITAS Storage Foundation for Oracle 4.1, provides the Remove Clone Database wizard, that can be accessed from the database instance node. The Remove Clone Database wizard helps in shutting down and unmounting the clone database. It also removes the Storage Checkpoint or resynchronizes the snapshot, if needed.

Removing a VM FlashSnap Clone Database

Removing a VM FlashSnap clone database unmounts the FlashSnap database. If needed, it also resynchronizes the snapshot.

1. In the object tree, click a clone database that was created using VM FlashSnap. You may need to expand the object tree to find the clone database.
2. Select one of the following methods to remove a clone database.

   From the menu bar, click Oracle > Remove Clone Database.

   or

   Right click the clone database object to bring up a pop-up menu. Then, click Remove Clone Database.

3. The Remove Clone Database dialog is displayed. In the Authentication section, verify the UNIX user name and enter the password.

   Verify the Snapplan File name and the Relocate path.

   You may check the Resync Snapshot option to resynchronize the snapshot.

   In the Primary Database Information section, verify the following information:

   • Primary Host Name
   • Database Name
   • UNIX User Name

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     Note    You are required to enter the Password only if you check the Resync Snapshot option.

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4. Click the Remove Clone Database button.
5. In the Confirmation dialog, click Yes to proceed with removing the clone database.

Removing a Storage Checkpoint Clone Database

Removing a Storage Checkpoint clone database allows you to unmount the clone database. It also gives you the option to remove the checkpoint.

1. In the object tree, click a clone database that was created using a Storage Checkpoint. You may need to expand the object tree to find the clone database.
2. Select one of the following methods to remove the clone database.

   From the menu bar, click Oracle > Remove Clone Database.

   or

   Right click the database object to bring up a pop-up menu. Then, click Remove Clone Database.

3. The Remove Clone Database screen is displayed. Verify the read-only information.
4. Check the Remove Storage Checkpoint option if you want to remove the Storage Checkpoint along with removing the cloned database.
5. Click the Remove Clone Database button.
6. In the Confirmation dialog, click Yes to proceed.