'link' - Ora-46631 Keystore Needs To Be Backed Up

ADMINISTER KEY MANAGEMENT UPDATE KEYSTORE SECRET FROM "oldpass" TO "newpass" WITH BACKUP; -- Fails with ORA-46631 if the keystore hasn't been backed up since the last key change.

Oracle Database administrators working with Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) often encounter a variety of keystore-related errors. Among these, stands out as both a safety feature and a minor annoyance. While the error message is straightforward, its implications for database security and availability are significant.

: Store the backup file in a secure location, such as an encrypted file system or a secure backup storage device.

Note: The USING string acts as a unique identifier for the backup file. Option 2: Use the WITH BACKUP Clause

Certain commands, like ALTER KEYSTORE PASSWORD , cannot be completed unless the database confirms a backup exists for the current keystore state.