Reputation: 31252
I have installed Oracle in E Drive. *I need to format my OS located in C Drive.* Now I need to backup whole database so that when installed new OS, oracle database works fine.
Upvotes: 0
Views: 1692
Reputation: 35401
You will have to re-install the Oracle database software. The data that forms the database can be backed up/restored using RMAN or manually. I recommend you practice a restore before blowing away your current environment.
http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/B28359_01/backup.111/b28270/osbackup.htm#autoId3
http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/B28359_01/backup.111/b28270/osrecvry.htm#autoId18
Upvotes: 1