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This control ensures that OCI database backup policies are configured. It is recommended to have backups automatically on DB system on a schedule and retain them based on the selected backup policy. ] The volume backup policies also provide data compliance and regulatory requirements and also allows that all sensitive data is protected from unwarranted deletion or loss of data.

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Perform following to configure automatic backup policy for database :

  1. Login to the OCI console at https://www.oracle.com/cloud/sign-in.html.

  2. In navigation menu click Oracle Database.

  3. Choose your Compartment.

  4. Find the DB system where the database is located, and click the system name to display details about it.

  5. Find the database for which need to enable automatic backups, and click its name to display database details.

  6. Click Configure Automatic Backups

  7. In the Configure Automatic Backups, check Enable Automatic Backup.

  8. Configure Backup Retention Period.

  9. Configure Backup Scheduling, two-hour scheduling window to control when backup operations begin. Default window is six-hour.

  10. Click Save Changes.

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