RMAN Backup Concepts - Oracle
https://docs.oracle.com/database/121/BRADV/rcmcncpt.htmThe RMAN command for making backups is BACKUP.The RMAN BACKUP command supports backing up the following types of files:. Data files and control files. Server parameter file. Archived redo logs. RMAN backups. Although the database depends on other types of files, such as network configuration files, password files, and the contents of the Oracle home, you cannot …
RMAN Backup Concepts
docs.oracle.com › database › 121RMAN block compression is not traditional binary compression. Rather, it is a set of techniques that RMAN uses to altogether avoid backing up certain blocks that are not needed in this backup. About Unused Block Compression