• There is no need to specify the location of data files. These can be located on
different disks.
• The logical structure of the database can be browsed. It is possible to select only
a subset of the database.
• Applications are aware of backup operation and keep track of which parts are
backed up.
• Several modes of backup are possible. Besides full backups, users can select
(block level) incremental backups or only the backup of transaction logs.
• Several modes of restore are possible and after the restore of data files, the
database can automatically restore transaction logs and apply them as configured.
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