The word 'Media' in Media recovery

Steve_74

OS : Linux/Unices

DB version : 11.2 and higher

In 19C's Database Concept's glossary , Media recovery is defined as

"The application of redo or incremental backups to a data block or backup data file."

But, I would like to know more about the word 'Media' in 'Media Recovery' . By 'Media', does oracle mean backup media where RMAN backups are stored or the disk (ASM Diskgroup, Linux/Unix/Windows Filesystem) where the datafiles are going to be restored ?

Dude!

Perhaps the following will clear your doubts:

https://docs.oracle.com/database/121/ADMQS/GUID-CBC5870F-2C9A-4F67-B5E9-D65049AD1E8E.htm#ADMQS09112

Media recovery requires a control file, data files (typically restored from backup), and online and archived redo log files containing changes since the time the data files were backed up. Media recovery is most often used to recover from media failure, such as the loss of a file or disk, or a user error, such as the deletion of the contents of a table.