Create standby database using GUI

The example below shows how to create an ASM standby database using a temporary location to create the initial backup. Creating a standby database is performed on the primary server (primary node).

For a complete overview of creating the standby database, please see Creating Standby Databases automatically with Dbvisit Standby

1. Home > Setup > Create New Standby Database > select Database from drop-down menu

2. We are using ASM for the standby database, select Yes and press Continue.

3. Precondition is executing to ensure the standby server environment is correct. This process may take a while to complete.

4. Select the option as required below.

5. Select the temporary location on the primary and standby servers if required.

6. The standby database parameters can be edited if required.

7. The standby database file and online log locations are displayed and these can be edited if a different structure of the standby database is required.

8. The settings can be saved for future use. Click on Create Standby Database.

9. Standby database creation process will start and the output of the different steps will be shown in the browser window. This process can take a very long time depending on the size of the database and the network.

10. Standby database has now been created.