Enbaling the ARchivelog

1. Fire up your SQL *PLUS and log in with SYSDBA priveledges.

START > RUN > sqlplus

SQL > CONNECT sys/passTheAdmin AS SYSDBA

2. Issue a Shutdown command

SQL > SHUTDOWN IMMEDIATE;

 
3. Mount yourDatabase

SQL > STARTUP MOUNT;

 
4. Set your database in ARCHIVELOG mode

SQL > ALTER DATABASE ARCHIVELOG;



5. Open your database

SQL > ALTER DATABASE OPEN;