How This Guide is Organized

VERITAS Storage Foundation for Oracle

Introduces the features and characteristics of VERITAS Storage Foundation for Oracle.

Setting Up Databases

Discusses how to select volume layouts and create optimal file system and database configurations.

Using VERITAS Quick I/O

Describes how to set up and use VERITAS Quick I/O.

Using VERITAS Cached Quick I/O

Describes how to set up and use VERITAS Cached Quick I/O.

Using VERITAS Extension for Oracle Disk Manager

Describes how Oracle Disk Manager improves I/O performance.

Using Storage Mapping

Discusses how to use Oracle's topology mapping feature with VERITAS Storage Foundation for Oracle to map datafiles to logical volumes and physical devices.

Converting Existing Database Configurations to VxFS

Discusses how to convert existing databases to VxFS file systems.

Using Storage Checkpoints and Storage Rollback

Discusses how to use Storage Checkpoint and Storage Rollback.

Using the Space Capacity Planning Utility for Storage Checkpoints

Discusses how to use the Storage Checkpoint Capacity Planning utility to plan space for Storage Checkpoints.

Using Database FlashSnap for Backup and Off-Host Processing

Describes the online snapshot facilities provided with VxVM.

Using VERITAS NetBackup for Database Backup

Describes the online backup and recovery facilities that VERITAS NetBackup provides.

Using the VERITAS Storage Foundation for Oracle Graphical User Interface

Describes various Oracle database administrative operations that can be easily performed using the VxDBA graphical user interface (GUI).

Using the VxDBA Utility

Describes various Oracle database administrative operations that can be easily performed using the VxDBA utility.

Tuning for Performance

Provides tuning tips and describes commands you can use to monitor and tune database performance.

VERITAS Storage Foundation for Oracle Command Line Interface

Describes the command line interface to key operations also provided in the VxDBA utility.

Using Third-Party Software to Back Up Files

Describes special consideration and tips for using popular third-party software to back up VERITAS Quick I/O files.

Glossary

Provides terminology and general background information for Oracle database administration.