Multiple choice technology databases

Where do you find the information about missing redo log file?

  1. trace file

  2. audit trail

  3. control file

  4. alert log file

  5. event viewer
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Oracle's alert log file records all critical database events and errors, including information about missing or corrupted redo log files. When the database encounters issues with redo logs, it writes detailed messages to the alert log. This makes the alert log the primary source for diagnosing redo log problems. The trace file contains process-specific dumps, audit trails track user activities, the control file stores database metadata, and event viewer is a Windows tool - none of these are the correct location for redo log issue information.

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