Oracle database hot backup and recovery process. Please note that this method is no longer used in real-time as RMAN does way better job at database backup & recovery. This is just good to know activity but do not implement it in real time. Knowing how Oracle hot backup and recovery process works, it helps you understand Oracle RMAN better. Here is the full link of article: https://www.support.dbagenesis.com/post/oracle-database-hot-backup-and-recovery