Change Oracle Database to ArchiveLog Mode

Steps to change the database to Archivelog Mode:


1. Login to the database server. Connect to sqlplus as sysdba


$sqlplus / as sysdba


2. Shutdown the database


SQL> shutdown immediate


3. Take a full database Backup (Cold Backup in this case)


4. Startup the database in mount stage


SQL> startup mount


5. Enable Archivelog mode


SQL> alter database archivelog;


6. Open the Database.


SQL> Alter database open;


7. Verify the changes.


SQL> archive log list;

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