What is database full backup?

What is full backup in Oracle?

A full backup is an operating system backup of all datafiles and the control file that constitute an Oracle database. A full backup should also include the parameter file(s) associated with the database. You can take a full database backup when the database is shut down or while the database is open.

What are the 3 types of backups?

There are 3 main types of backup: Full, differential and incremental.

What is the difference between copy only and full backup?

Copy_Only backup A copy-only backup is a special type of full backup, which is independent of the conventional sequence of backups. The difference between copy-only and a full backup is that a copy-only backup doesn't become a base for the next differential backup. A full backup works on all database recovery models.