Understanding the Architecture

The architecture for the Oracle Database Protector is depicted in the image below.

ComponentDescription
RPAgentA daemon running on each node that downloads the package from the ESA over a TLS channel using the installed Certificates.
Log ForwarderA daemon running on each node that routes the audit logs and application logs to the ESA/Audit Store.
config.iniA file on each node containing the set of configuration parameters to modify the protector behavior.
DBP LayerContains the Database Protector UDFs and APIs.
CoreThe set of various libraries that provide the Protegrity Core functionality.

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