On initiating a sync, Delphix Engine checks the staging server for the database of the given name and if a match is found, it then takes a snapshot of its data files. Before and after taking the snapshot, Delphix Engine runs a few validations to check the readiness and consistency of the database for the snapshot.

To take a snapshot of the Oracle staging push dSource, follow these steps:

  1. Log in to the DCT instance.

  2. Navigate to Data > dSources and select a non-MT oracle staging push dSource and click the View link.

  3. On the Overview page, click the Actions drop down menu and select the Create Snapshot option.

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  4. On the Confirm Snapshot page, click Confirm.

  5. Once the snapshot is created successfully, select the Timeline tab to view the snapshot details.

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  6. Click the Actions link to do the following tasks:

    • Retention: Update the retention policy details with the Unset Expiration, Keep Forever, or Choose Date options.

    • Create Bookmark: For more information, read the Bookmarks page.

    • Provision VDB: For more information, read the Provision VDB in the DCT infrastructure page.

    • Delete: Delete a snapshot.

    • Repair Missing Archive Logs: Repair any missing archive logs in the snapshot.

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Last updated
Oct 9, 2026