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    Using ASMCMD Commands for Oracle ASM Management

    Commands and Scripts with Examples

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    A. Introduction:
    This Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) outlines the usage of asmcmd, a command-line
    interface for managing Oracle Automatic Storage Management (ASM). It covers common
    commands, their purpose, prerequisites, and best practices.

    B. Purpose:
    • Manage ASM instances, disks, and disk groups.
    • Perform routine maintenance tasks like adding/removing disks, resizing disk groups, and
    monitoring performance.
    • Troubleshoot ASM-related issues and identify potential problems.

    C. Prerequisites:
    • Access to an Oracle ASM instance with asmcmd installed.
    • Basic understanding of ASM concepts and terminology.
    • Privileged user account with appropriate permissions.

    D. Best Practices:
    • Always backup your ASM configuration before making significant changes.
    • Test commands in a non-production environment before applying them to a production
    system.
    • Use asmcmd help for detailed information and syntax of specific commands.
    • Consult the Oracle documentation for advanced usage and troubleshooting.

    E. Common ASMCMD Commands:


    • asmcmd start/stop instance: Starts or stops the ASM instance.
    • asmcmd list diskgroups: Lists all ASM disk groups.
    • asmcmd list disks: Shows information about all ASM disks.
    • asmcmd add/remove disk: Adds or removes a disk from an ASM instance.
    • asmcmd resize diskgroup: Resizes the size of a disk group.
    • asmcmd show alert history: Displays historical ASM alerts.
    • asmcmd monitor statistics: Monitors performance metrics for ASM components.

    Now, to the list of useful asmcmd commands which will come handy in your day to day
    operations.

    1. List all diskgroups:

    ASMCMD> lsdg

    -- Include dismounted diskgroups:

    ASMCMD> lsdg --discovery

    -- List diskgroups across all nodes of cluster:

    ASMCMD> lsdg -g --discovery

    2. List asm disks:

    -- List all asm disks

    ASMCMD> lsdsk -k

    -- List disks of a diskgroup(CDATA) with free and total MB


    ASMCMD> lsdsk -k -G CDATA

    -- List disks of a diskgroup(CDATA) with group and disk number


    ASMCMD> lsdsk -p -G CDATA

    -- List disks with disk creation date


    ASMCMD> lsdsk -t -G CDATA

    -- List candidiate disks only

    ASMCMD> lsdsk --candidate -k


    -- List member disks only
    ASMCMD> lsdsk --candidate -p

    3. Get attributes of ASM diskgroups:

    -- List attribute of all diskgroups:

    ASMCMD> lsattr -lm

    -- List attribute of specific diskgroup(DMARCH)

    ASMCMD> lsattr -lm -G DMARCH


    Group_Name Name Value RO Sys
    DMARCH access_control.enabled FALSE N Y
    DMARCH access_control.umask 066 N Y
    DMARCH au_size 1048576 Y Y
    DMARCH cell.smart_scan_capable FALSE N N

    -- List attributes with specific pattern

    ASMCMD> lsattr -lm %au_size%


    Group_Name Name Value RO Sys
    CDATA au_size 1048576 Y Y
    BDM au_size 1048576 Y Y
    CRMG au_size 1048576 Y Y
    PMARCH au_size 1048576 Y Y
    BCMS au_size 1048576 Y Y

    4. unmount diskgroup:

    unmount command works only on the local node. So if you want to unmount the diskgroup from
    all nodes of cluster, then run this command from all the nodes

    -- unmount all diskgroups


    ASMCMD> umount -a

    --- unmount specific diskgroup(ARCH)


    ASMCMD> umount ARCH
    4. Mount diskgroup:

    Mount command works only on the local node. So if you want to Mount the diskgroup from all
    nodes of cluster, then run this command from all the nodes.

    -- mount all diskgroups on local node


    ASMCMD> mount -a

    --- mount a specific diskgroup on local node


    ASMCMD> mount ARCH

    5. Rebalance a diskgroup:

    -- here asm_power_limit is 8 and diskgroup is ARCH

    ASMCMD> rebal --power 8 ARCH


    Rebal on progress.

    -- Monitor progress

    ASMCMD> lsop
    Group_Name Pass State Power EST_WORK EST_RATE EST_TIME
    ARCH COMPACT RUN 8 0 16831 0
    ARCH REBALANCE DONE 8 0 0 0

    6. Get password file of database

    ASMCMD> pwget --dbuniquename DBACLASS


    +CDATA/DBACLASS/PASSWORD/pwddbaclass.256.899912377

    8 .Get password file of asm :

    ASMCMD> pwget --asm


    +MGMT/orapwASM

    9. Get asm template info of a diskgroup:


    ASMCMD> lstmpl -l -G ARCH
    Group_Name Group_Num Name Stripe Sys Redund PriReg MirrReg
    ARCH 1 ARCHIVELOG COARSE Y UNPROT COLD COLD
    ARCH 1 ASMPARAMETERFILE COARSE Y UNPROT COLD COLD
    ARCH 1 AUDIT_SPILLFILES COARSE Y UNPROT COLD COLD
    ARCH 1 AUTOBACKUP COARSE Y UNPROT COLD COLD
    ARCH 1 AUTOLOGIN_KEY_STORE COARSE Y UNPROT COLD
    COLD
    ARCH 1 BACKUPSET COARSE Y UNPROT COLD COLD

    10. Check whether flex asm is enabled or not

    ASMCMD> showclustermode
    ASM cluster : Flex mode disabled

    11.Check cluster state:

    ASMCMD> showclusterstate
    Normal

    12. View asm version:

    ASMCMD> showversion
    ASM version : 12.1.0.2.0

    13. Get asm spfile location:

    ASMCMD> spget
    +MGMT/DBACLASS-cluster/ASMPARAMETERFILE/registry.253.899644763

    14. Take backup of asm spfile:

    -- copy backup of spfile to a specific location

    ASMCMD> spbackup +MGMT/DBACLASS-


    cluster/ASMPARAMETERFILE/registry.253.899644763 /home/oracle/asmspfile.ora
    15. Find clients connected to a diskgroup:

    ASMCMD> lsct DMARCH


    DB_Name Status Software_Version Compatible_version Instance_Name Disk_Group
    DBACLASS CONNECTED 12.1.0.2.0 12.1.0.2.0 DBACLASS1 DMARCH

    16. Get asm diskstring

    ASMCMD> dsget
    parameter:ORCL:*
    profile:ORCL:*

    17. List asm users with password:

    ASMCMD> lspwusr
    Username sysdba sysoper sysasm
    SYS TRUE TRUE TRUE
    ASMSNMP TRUE FALSE FALSE

    18. List open files of a diskgroup:

    — Open files of a diskgroup ( ARCH)

    ASMCMD>lsof -G ARCH

    19 . List open files related to a database

    -- Open files of a database( DBACLASS)


    ASMCMD>lsof --dbname DBACLASS

    20. Check filter driver is enabled or not:

    ASMCMD> afd_state
    ASMCMD-9526: The AFD state is 'NOT INSTALLED' and filtering is 'DEFAULT' on host
    'b20e4bay01'

    filter driver disks:

    21. List filter driver disks(if enabled)

    ASMCMD> afd_lsdsk
    22. Get filter driver asm diskstring

    ASMCMD> afd_dsget
    AFD discovery string:

    F. Conclusion:

    By utilizing asmcmd effectively, you can efficiently manage your Oracle ASM environment,
    ensuring optimal performance and data integrity. Remember to approach changes cautiously,
    leverage available resources, and prioritize data protection. Additional Notes:

    • This SOP provides a basic overview. For comprehensive information, refer to the official
    Oracle ASM documentation.
    • Consider including specific examples and use cases relevant to your environment for a
    more practical guide.
    • Regularly update the SOP to reflect changes in asmcmd functionality and best practices.

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