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Controlfile Autobackup written to ORACLE_HOME/dbs instead of FRA (Doc ID 1305517.1)

Last updated on JANUARY 17, 2023

Applies to:

Oracle Database - Enterprise Edition - Version 10.2.0.4 to 11.2.0.2 [Release 10.2 to 11.2]
Oracle Database Cloud Schema Service - Version N/A and later
Oracle Database Exadata Express Cloud Service - Version N/A and later
Oracle Database Exadata Cloud Machine - Version N/A and later
Oracle Database Cloud Exadata Service - Version N/A and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Goal


=== Question ===

Why is that controlfile autobackup is stored under $ORACLE_HOME/dbs instead of the Flash Recovery Area?

Configuration shows:

CONFIGURE CONTROLFILE AUTOBACKUP FORMAT FOR DEVICE TYPE DISK TO '%F';




Solution

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