
Redo log files are crucial for Oracle database recovery and transaction management. It stores all the changes made to the database, ensuring data integrity and crash recovery. In this guide, we will explore how to get redo log file details in Oracle using SQL query.
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Retrieving Redo Log File Details Using SQL:
To extract redo log file status in Oracle, use the following SQL script:
col member for a55
set pagesize 300
set lines 300
select lg.group#, lg.thread#,
lf.member,
lg.archived,
lg.status,
(bytes/1024/1024) "Size (MB)"
from
v$log lg, v$logfile lf
where lf.group# = lg.group#
order by 1,2
/
Sample Output:

For further information on Oracle redo log management, explore the following resources: Oracle Redo Log Documentation
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