RMAN File Extension

What is RMAN file?

RMAN is a file extension commonly associated with Oracle Datafile Backup files. Oracle Datafile Backup specification was created by Oracle Corporation. Files with RMAN extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. RMAN file format, along with 619 other file formats, belongs to the Archive Files category. Oracle Database is by far the most used program for working with RMAN files. Software named Oracle Database was created by Oracle Corporation. In order to find more detailed information on the software and RMAN files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support RMAN file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support RMAN files. RMAN files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with RMAN extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening RMAN files on given system. What is important, all common issues related to files with RMAN extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with RMAN files.

Step 1. Install Oracle Database software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening RMAN files is that no program that can handle RMAN files is installed on user’s system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download Oracle Database and install it on your device. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support RMAN files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading Oracle Database installed is by going to developer’s website (Oracle Corporation) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of Oracle Database and update if needed

If the problems with opening RMAN files still occur even after installing Oracle Database, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Oracle Database is available. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. If you have an older version of Oracle Database installed, it may not support RMAN format. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Oracle Database.

Step 3. Set the default application to open RMAN files to Oracle Database

After installing Oracle Database (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open RMAN files. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the RMAN file
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Oracle Database is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open RMAN files and clicking OK.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• Right-click the RMAN file and select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select Oracle Database and click Change for all...
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with RMAN extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Check the RMAN for errors

You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper RMAN file. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Check the RMAN file for viruses or malware

If the RMAN is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Scan the RMAN file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. RMAN file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Ensure the file with RMAN extension is complete and error-free

If the RMAN file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. It could happen the the download process of file with RMAN extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Oracle Datafile Backup file again.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open Oracle Database

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support RMAN files. Close all running programs and try opening the RMAN file.

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Oracle Datafile Backup file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with RMAN files affecting older versions of given software.

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