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Now that it is possible to store the Oracle password file inside ASM - Oracle Database 12c. A functionality that helps by RAC databases and cluster, we do not have to manage to keep the files in sync between servers anymore.  See my other blog posts on this: Password File in ASM - Oracle release 12c Password file maintenance on Clustered ASM and RAC databases Are there commands created for  ASMCMD to maintain the passwordfile for databases.

Great Oracle ACFS is now supported by HP Dataprotector. See the Platform and integration support matrix link in this blog Question Is it possible to backup Oracle ACFS with HP DATAPROTECTOR. Currently we can't see the mount point that we have created on the system with the HP DATAPROTECTOR GUI. We used  Data Protector 6.11  [dd - Jan 12,2011] Answer from HP Support It is Supported with Data Protector 6.11 patches: PHSS_41457 / PHSS_41458 / DPLNX_00136 / DPSOL_00430. HP Information HP dataProtector 6.11 - Platform and integration support matrix   date: 11Februari 2011.