2. Start SQL*Plus from the bin directory in the ORACLE_HOME directory:
sqlplus /nolog
3. Start SQL*Plus and type:
connect user_name/password@service as sysdba;
select * from dba_tablespaces;
exit
If this fails, open the Oracle target database.
• On the application system, verify that you can access the recovery catalog (if
used) and that it is opened as follows:
1. Export or set the ORACLE_HOME and DB_NAME variables as described in
Step 1 on page 146.
2. Start SQL*Plus from the bin directory in the ORACLE_HOME directory:
sqlplus /nolog
3. Start SQL*Plus and type:
connect Recovery_Catalog_Login
select * from rcver;
exit
If this fails, open the recovery catalog.
• Verify that the listener is correctly configured for the Oracle target database and
the recovery catalog database. This is required to properly establish network
connections:
1. Export or set the ORACLE_HOME variable as described in Step 1 on page 146.
Zero downtime backup integration guide 147