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Query V$DATAGUARD_STATS and review the Apply Lag value.

How do I check Data Guard transport lag?

Query V$DATAGUARD_STATS and review the Transport Lag value.

How do I detect archive gaps?

Use SELECT * FROM V$ARCHIVE_GAP.

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What does RESTORE DATABASE VALIDATE do?

It verifies that RMAN backups can be restored successfully without actually restoring files.

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Use V$DATABASE_BLOCK_CORRUPTION and RMAN VALIDATE DATABASE CHECK LOGICAL.

What are the most important Oracle DBA interview topics?

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Is Oracle DBA still a good career in 2026?

Yes. Oracle DBA remains a strong career path due to the widespread use of Oracle databases in enterprise environments.

What Oracle version should I learn in 2026?

Oracle 19c and Oracle 23ai are the most valuable Oracle database versions to learn in 2026.

Error ORA-06413 Connection not open

Applies to:

Windows 7 64bit

Oracle Database 11.2.0.4

Description:

After re-install the windows 7 64-bit, I am unable to connect my Oracle Database instance using Toad 9.7.2.5. TNSNAMES.ora, SQLNET.ora and LISTENER.ora files are configured correctly. - When try to connect my database using Toad it shows the following error:

Error: ORA-06413 Connection not open

Solution:

I have found that the error caused by the parenthesis in the path:

“C:\Program Files (x86)/..” where Toad install.

To fix the error execute the following command from command prompt to make a link:

C:>mklink /j “Program Files x86” “Program Files (x86)”

Now update shortcut of Toad with new path “C:\Program Files x86\..”

It’s working fine.

Your comments, especially which will help us improve the functionality, will be greatly appreciatedJ

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