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Password File Order

The password file creation process

The correct order is:
  1. Shutdown the database.
  2. Use orapwd to create the password file.
  3. Set the REMOTE_LOGIN_PASSWORDFILE parameter to EXCLUSIVE.
  4. Start the database.

What type of files will not be backed up in a backup set?
  1. Data files
  2. init.ora or parameter files
  3. Password files
  4. Control files
  5. Archive logs

Answer:
B and C. RMAN will back up only data files, control files, and archive logs in a backup set. Data files and archive logs must be separated into different backup pieces within backup sets.