Active Data Guard was introduced with Oracle Database 11g Release 1 to provide important extensions to basic Data Guard functionality that further enhance data protection, availability, and return on investment in standby systems. Active Data Guard is a database option that inherits all Data Guard capabilities adding numerous advanced features. You will learn more from the technical brief explaining Data Guard and Active Data Guard in detail. 

This brief is intended for I.T. Managers, Database Administrators, and Architects who are evaluating Disaster Recovery solutions for the Oracle Database and describes why Data Guard and Active Data Guard are preferred to traditional DR solutions based on storage technologies.