V$RECOVER_FILE

V$RECOVER_FILE displays the status of files needing media recovery.


Column Datatype Description

FILE#

NUMBER

File identifier number

ONLINE

VARCHAR2(7)

This column is obsolete and maintained for backward compatibility. The value of this column is always equal to the value in ONLINE_STATUS.

ONLINE_STATUS

VARCHAR2(7)

Online status (ONLINE, OFFLINE)

ERROR

VARCHAR2(18)

Why the file must be recovered: NULL if reason unknown, or OFFLINE NORMAL if recovery not needed

CHANGE#

NUMBER

SCN where recovery must start

TIME

DATE

Time of SCN when recovery must start

CON_ID

NUMBER

The ID of the container to which the data pertains. Possible values include:

  • 0: This value is used for rows containing data that pertain to the entire CDB. This value is also used for rows in non-CDBs.

  • 1: This value is used for rows containing data that pertain to only the root

  • n: Where n is the applicable container ID for the rows containing data