Installing SnapCenter Plug-in for Oracle Database

You should install and set up the SnapCenter Plug-in for Oracle Database if you want to protect Oracle databases.

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Storage types supported by SnapCenter Plug-in for Oracle Database
SnapCenter supports a wide range of storage types on both physical and virtual machines. You must verify the support for your storage type before installing the SnapCenter Plug-ins Package for Linux.
Prerequisites for adding hosts and installing SnapCenter Plug-in for Oracle Database
Before you add a host and install the plug-ins packages, you must complete all the requirements.
Adding hosts and installing the SnapCenter Plug-ins Package for Linux
You must use the SnapCenter Add Host page to add hosts, and then install the SnapCenter Plug-ins Package for Linux. The plug-ins are automatically installed on the remote hosts.
Installing SnapCenter Plug-ins Package for Linux on multiple remote hosts using cmdlets
If you want to install SnapCenter Plug-ins Package for Linux on multiple hosts at one time, you can do so by using the Install-SmHostPackage PowerShell cmdlet.
Installing SnapCenter Plug-ins Package for Linux using the command-line interface
You can install SnapCenter Plug-ins Package for Linux locally on the Linux host if you cannot install the plug-in from the SnapCenter user interface. You can use the command-line interface to install the plug-in.
Importing data from SnapManager for Oracle and SnapManager for SAP to SnapCenter
Importing data from SnapManager for Oracle and SnapManager for SAP to SnapCenter enables you to continue to use your data from previous versions.
Configuring the SnapCenter Plug-in Loader service for Linux
The SnapCenter Plug-in Loader service loads the plug-in package for Linux to interact with the SnapCenter Server. The SnapCenter Plug-in Loader service is installed when you install the SnapCenter Plug-ins Package for Linux.