Delete a storage snapshot of an Oracle 19c RAC database using ASM diskgroups with Dell PowerMax.

In this post I am going to explore deleting a storage snapshot of an Oracle 19c RAC database created on a Dell PowerMax storage array.

This post is a companion to the video Dell PowerMax – Refresh a storage snapshot of Oracle RAC database. and a follow on from the blog post Create a storage snapshot of an Oracle 19c RAC database using ASM diskgroups with Dell PowerMax.

This blog post assumes some basic knowledge of PowerMax storage concepts. If you need a basic introduction please check out my PowerMax basics video.

These examples will use the Solutions Enabler command line method of managing the PowerMax, unlike the video which uses the Unisphere graphical interface.

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Refresh a storage snapshot of an Oracle 19c RAC database using ASM diskgroups with Dell PowerMax.

In this post I am going to explore refreshing a storage snapshot of an Oracle 19c RAC database created on a Dell PowerMax storage array.

This post is a companion to the video Dell PowerMax – Refresh a storage snapshot of Oracle RAC database. and a follow on from the blog post Create a storage snapshot of an Oracle 19c RAC database using ASM diskgroups with Dell PowerMax.

This blog post assumes some basic knowledge of PowerMax storage concepts. If you need a basic introduction please check out my PowerMax basics video.

These examples will use the Solutions Enabler command line method of managing the PowerMax, unlike the video which uses the Unisphere graphical interface.

Continue reading