Ask the Experts: Oracle backup Failing Time & Time Again!
Just recently got engaged with a customer who has a specific Oracle RMAN backup failing time & time again. It was observed that it ran fine for about 2 hours before it bombed.
Here is the error ...
refer https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/forums/server-status-communication-server-has-not-been-initiated-or-server-status-has-not-been-ret-0
Firewalls in installation ?
If yes the ensure TCP_KEEPALIVE is configured on master, media and client
DOCUMENTATION: COMM_FAILURE as a consequence of reusing a transport that has been inactive across a firewall
http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH125896
