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How to restore spfile from an RMAN backup stored in OCI Object Storage?

edited Aug 11, 2025 3:54PM in Database 3 comments

Hello everyone,

I’m currently working with an Oracle Database hosted on OCI, and I need to restore the spfile from a backup that resides in an Object Storage bucket (RMAN backup done via Autonomous Backup or manually uploaded to the bucket).

The database is in a state where the spfile is lost or corrupted, so the instance cannot be started normally.

Questions:

  1. What are the exact RMAN commands needed to restore the spfile from Object Storage?
  2. Do I need to restore the control file first before restoring the spfile, or can I restore the spfile directly?
  3. Any special requirements regarding the 
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