What is an inconsistent backup?
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What is an inconsistent backup?
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An inconsistent backup is a backup in which some of the data files contain changes that were made after all the data files were checkpointed. In other words, all the data files in an inconsistent backup are not mutually consistent. An inconsistent backup needs recovery (application of redo data) before it can be made consistent.
A backup of an open database is always an inconsistent backup. A backup of a closed database that is shut down using the
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