Starting the Auxiliary Instance
The initialization parameter file that you create is used to start the auxiliary instance.
RMAN shuts down and restarts the auxiliary instance as part of the duplication. Hence, it is a good idea to create a server-side initialization parameter file for the auxiliary instance in the default location. If you do not have a server-side initialization parameter file in the default location, then you must specify the client-side initialization parameter file with the
PFILE
parameter on the DUPLICATE
command.
Note:
Because the auxiliary instance does not yet have a control file, you can only start the instance in NOMOUNT
mode. Do not create a control file or try to mount or open the auxiliary instance.
To start the auxiliary instance:
Parent topic: Preparing the Auxiliary Instance on the Destination Host