Two questions relating to the archive redo logs with RMAN backup

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• Best location for the archived redo logs

  Hello

  I am OOF instructions and I want to make life for the DBA, that looks like my job easier.

  So, as the title says what is the location of the "standard/Best Practice' for archived redo logs? particularly the dest_1 which is usually local on the same server

  Thank you.

  Hello

  For you, I recommend the use of the Flash/fast recovery area.

  Configuration of the archived of Redo Log locations

  Oracle recommends that you use fast area recovery to an archive location, because the archived logs are managed automatically by the database. The file names generated for the newspapers archived in the fast recovery area correspond to Oracle managed files and are not determined by the parameter LOG_ARCHIVE_FORMAT . Whatever archiving scheme you choose, it is always advisable to create multiple copies of archived redo logs.

  Ref 1:

  http://docs.Oracle.com/CD/E11882_01/backup.112/e10642/rcmconfb.htm#CHDEHHDH

  Ref 2:

  http://docs.Oracle.com/CD/E11882_01/server.112/e17157/unplanned.htm#BABEEEFH

  REF 3:

  http://docs.Oracle.com/CD/E11882_01/backup.112/e10642/rcmconfb.htm#BRADV89418

  Kind regards

  Juan M

• A PL/SQL to add the archived redo log for logminer files - please help debug

  Hello
  
  I have a PL/SQL to add recovery logs a day archived files to logminer utility in order to catch all LMD, which happened for a paticular at a particular time scheme
  
  as below,
  
  -logmnr.sql
  
  Set serveroutput on
  
  declare
  
  v_redo_dictionary_file VARCHAR2 (100);
  v_archived_log_file VARCHAR2 (100);
  
  -catch all them archived redo logs today, put in a cursor
  
  CURSOR logfile_cur IS
  SELECT name from v$ archived_log WHERE the to_char (COMPLETION_TIME, 'dd_MM_yyyy') > '18_01_2010' and not in sequence # (select sequence # v$ archived_log WHERE DICTIONARY_BEGIN = 'YES' AND dictionary_end = 'YES');
  
  
  Start
  
  -Create the DICTIONARY file on the files of the SOURCE database redo
  
  sys. DBMS_LOGMNR_D.build (OPTIONS = > sys.) DBMS_LOGMNR_D.store_in_redo_logs);
  
  
  Select name from v_redo_dictionary_file from v$ archived_log where DICTIONARY_BEGIN = 'YES' AND dictionary_end = 'YES', and sequence # = (select MAX(sequence#) from v$ archived_log WHERE DICTIONARY_BEGIN = 'YES' AND dictionary_end = 'YES');
  
  -Add newspapers of dictionary files
  sys.dbms_logmnr.add_logfile (nom_fichier_journal = > v_redo_dictionary_file,)
  Options = > sys.dbms_logmnr.new);
  
  -Add the log files
  
  Open logfile_cur;
  
  LOOP
  
  SEEK logfile_cur INTO v_archived_log_file;
  EXIT WHEN logfile_cur % NOTFOUND;
  sys.dbms_logmnr.add_logfile (nom_fichier_journal = > v_archived_log_file);
  
  
  END LOOP;
  
  CLOSE Logfile_cur;
  
  -Start LogMiner, also enable the ddl
  
  sys.dbms_logmnr.START_LOGMNR (options = > dbms_logmnr.dict_from_redo_logs + dbms_logmnr.ddl_dict_tracking);
  
  EXCEPTION
  WHILE OTHERS
  THEN
  DBMS_OUTPUT. PUT_LINE (SQLERRM);
  
  END;
  /
  
  
  ###############
  SQL > @logmnr.sql
  ORA-01291: missing logfile
  
  PL/SQL procedure successfully completed.
  
  What I did wrong?
  
  Thank you very much
  Roy

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• Two questions relating to the signature using restricted code API: s

  First question

  I have a library that contains classes that requires the signature in order to use API:s. limited one of the functions in the library uses "persistent storage". My application accesses the library import library module, then instanciates and calls the function that I need.

  Is it enough to have signed library or don't call asking the library must sign too?

  Second question

  Is it possible to configure the simulator so it actually tests that the modules using API: s limits are signed correctly?

  Check the Simulator definition "activate the safety of the device. When this setting is enabled, the Simulator checks would be signatures almost like a true pocket computer. For your application, which should be pretty good. If your module is missing a required signature, the simulated Pocket will complain even as would a normal hand.

• two questions relating to the OBIEE 11 g Linux installer

  Hello
  
  1. do we need to install JDK 1.6 and above before installing OBIEE? as in below post what OBIEE uses it's own JDK.
  
  OBIEE 11 g on Windows 7 (64-bit)
  
  2 we need configure the DHCP in Linux loopback adapter as well as we do in windows? If yes how to do it in Linux?
  
  
  
  Please let me know the answers as soon as POSSIBLE.
  
  Thank you
  Jay.

  Hi Jay,.

  1. do we need to install JDK 1.6 and above before installing OBIEE?

  Not required

  2 we need configure the DHCP in Linux loopback adapter as well as we do in windows? If yes how to do it in Linux?

  On Linux x 86 operating systems, configure the host to resolve to the IP address of the loopback host names by editing the file/etc/hosts to contain the following entries:

  127.0.0.1 nomhote.nomdomaine hostname
  127.0.0.1 localhost.localdomain localhost

  After that, make sure that the host name resolves to the loopback IP address by typing the following command:

  / bin/ping nomhote.nomdomaine

  Kind regards
  DpKa

• My question relates to the use of Windows Vista Edition backup Home Premium 32-bit

  I use Windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit backup to create a backup on an external hard drive files. the disk is almost full, I noticed the backup appears to create a new set of files each time that it will consume a considerable amount of space.  Is it safe to delete old files to free up disk space as current backup do not complete due to lack of space. I don't want to lose all the essential files in the erase process.

  Yes, you can delete the old files, because they are not needed when the new backup is created.
  My suggestion is to set up a backup incremental and will ovewrite the old backups so that you don't have to delete old backups.

• Questions about the parameters of database using a fast recovery area and the writing of two copies of archived redo logs.

  My databases are 11.2.0.3.7 Enterprise Edition. My OS is AIX 7.1.

  I am to convert databases to use individual zones of rapid recovery and have two questions about what values to assign to database settings related to archived redo logs. This example refers to a database.

  I read that if I specify

  Log_archive_dest_1 =' LOCATION = USE_DB_RECOVERY_FILE_DEST'

  the names of newspapers archived redo written in the default quick recovery area is '% t_%S_%r.dbf '.

  In the past my archived redo logs have been appointed based on the parameter

  log_archive_format='GPAIDT_archive_log_%t_%s_%r.arc'

  I think log_archive_format will be ignored for logs archived redo written in the fast recovery area.

  I am planning to write a second copy of the archived redo logs based on the parameter

  ALTER system set log_archive_dest_2 = ' LOCATION = / t07/admin/GPAIDT/arch.

  If I do this, the copy of logs placed in /t07 will be called '% t_%S_%r.dbf' or 'GPAIDT_archive_log_%t_%s_%r.arc '?

  Before my use of a fast recovery area, I used the OEM 12 c Console to specify settings of backup of database that has been deleted and archived redo logs after 1 backup. Oracle manuals say rather specify a deletion of "none" policy and allow Oracle delete newspapers in the area of fast recovery if necessary. Since I got to keep a second copy of these log files in /t07 should I keep the policy that says to delete logs after 1 backup? If I don't do that, how will they removed from /t07?

  Thank you

  Bill

  If I do this, the copy of logs placed in /t07 will be called '% t_%S_%r.dbf' or 'GPAIDT_archive_log_%t_%s_%r.arc '?

  They will be "GPAIDT_archive_log_%t_%s_%r.arc". LOG_ARCHIVE_FORMAT is only ignored for directories under OMF.

  Since I got to keep a second copy of these log files in /t07 should I keep the policy that says to delete logs after 1 backup? If I don't do that, how will they removed from /t07?

  You can hold the deletion policy as it is. Oracle documentation, defining the STRATEGY of the ARCHIVELOG DELETION: "the deletion of archived newspaper policy applies to logs archive destinations, including the area of fast recovery."

• What are the causes of archivedlog of size to be different from the size of the online redo log?

  11 GR 2 on RHEL 6.2

  4 GB is our size of Redo Log online.

  SQL > select bytes/1024/1024/1024 GB of log v$.

  GB

  ----------

  4

  4

  4

  4

  But the archive logs are 3.55 GB in size instead of 4 GB. Some of the archivelogs that are smaller than 3.55 below must be caused by

  Archive log backup RMAN offers jobs at 10:00, 16:00 and 22:00 that initiates log switching (I guess)

  SQL > select (blocks * block_size/1024/1024/1024) GB of v$ archived_log where status = 'A ';

  GB

  ----------

  3.55978966

  3.31046581

  3.55826092

  3.55963707

  1.39474106

  3.561553

  3.55736685

  3.55881786

  .135155678

  3.55546999

  .054887295

  1.88027525

  .078295708

  1.97425985

  3.55703735

  3.55765438

  .421986103

  3.55839968

  < snipped >

  It has something to do with the parameter FAST_START_MTTR_TARGET ? It is set to zero in this PB anyway.

  SQL > show parameter mtt

  VALUE OF TYPE NAME

  ------------------------------------ ----------- ------------------------------

  fast_start_mttr_target integer 0

  SQL >

  He could carry on public discussions and private discussions as Jonathan Lewis points out in the other discussion that Mihael provides a link to.

  It could concern the parameter archive_lag_target

  It could be the result of the BACKUP of RMAN commands

  It may be a programmed script / who commands ALTER SYSTEM ARCHIVE LOG of employment issues.

  Oracle can create an archivelog that is smaller than the redo log, if it isn't a switch or command before archive the redo log is full.

  Hemant K Collette

• PL/SQL to add archived redo log files to logminer

  Hello
  I'm doing a program to automatically add files of newspapers to logminer utility, all archived redo as below,
  
  -logmnr.sql
  Set serveroutput on
  
  declare
  
  v_redo_dictionary_file VARCHAR2 (100);
  v_arihived_log_file VARCHAR2 (100);
  
  CURSOR logfile_cur IS
  SELECT name from v$ archived_log WHERE the to_char (COMPLETION_TIME, 'dd_MM_yyyy') > '18_01_2010' and not in sequence # (select sequence # v$ archived_log WHERE DICTIONARY_BEGIN = 'YES' AND dictionary_end = 'YES');
  
  
  Start
  
  -Create the DICTIONARY file on the files of the SOURCE database redo
  sys. DBMS_LOGMNR_D.build (OPTIONS = > sys.) DBMS_LOGMNR_D.store_in_redo_logs);
  
  Select name from v_redo_dictionary_file from v$ archived_log where DICTIONARY_BEGIN = 'YES' AND dictionary_end = 'YES', and sequence # = (select MAX(sequence#) from v$ archived_log WHERE DICTIONARY_BEGIN = 'YES' AND dictionary_end = 'YES');
  
  -Add newspapers of dictionary files
  
  sys.dbms_logmnr.add_logfile (nom_fichier_journal = > v_redo_dictionary_file,)
  Options = > sys.dbms_logmnr.new);
  -Add the log files
  
  Open logfile_cur;
  
  LOOP
  
  SEEK logfile_cur INTO v_arihived_log_file;
  
  sys.dbms_logmnr.add_logfile (nom_fichier_journal = > v_arihived_log_file);
  
  EXIT WHEN logfile_cur % NOTFOUND;
  
  END LOOP;
  
  CLOSE Logfile_cur;
  
  -Start LogMiner, also enable the ddl
  
  sys.dbms_logmnr.START_LOGMNR (options = > sys.dbms_logmnr.dict_from_redo_logs + sys.dbms_logmnr.ddl_dict_tracking);
  
  
  EXCEPTION
  WHILE OTHERS
  THEN
  DBMS_OUTPUT. PUT_LINE (SQLERRM);
  
  END;
  /
  
  
  ##
  SQL > @logmnr.sql
  ORA-01013: user has requested the cancellation of the current operation
  ORA-01289: cannot add logfile in double /usr/tmp/arch/1_4026_573231463.dbf
  
  ##
  SQL > select name from v$ archived_log WHERE the to_char (COMPLETION_TIME, 'dd_MM_yyyy') > '18_01_2010' and not in sequence # (select sequence # v$ archived_log WHERE DICTIONARY_BEGIN = 'YES' AND dictionary_end = 'YES');
  
  NAME
  --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  /usr/tmp/arch/1_3973_573231463.dbf
  /usr/tmp/arch/1_3974_573231463.dbf
  /usr/tmp/arch/1_3975_573231463.dbf
  /usr/tmp/arch/1_3977_573231463.dbf
  /usr/tmp/arch/1_3978_573231463.dbf
  /usr/tmp/arch/1_3979_573231463.dbf
  /usr/tmp/arch/1_3981_573231463.dbf
  /usr/tmp/arch/1_3982_573231463.dbf
  /usr/tmp/arch/1_3983_573231463.dbf
  /usr/tmp/arch/1_3984_573231463.dbf
  /usr/tmp/arch/1_3986_573231463.dbf
  
  NAME
  --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  /usr/tmp/arch/1_3987_573231463.dbf
  /usr/tmp/arch/1_3988_573231463.dbf
  /usr/tmp/arch/1_3989_573231463.dbf
  /usr/tmp/arch/1_3990_573231463.dbf
  /usr/tmp/arch/1_3991_573231463.dbf
  /usr/tmp/arch/1_3992_573231463.dbf
  /usr/tmp/arch/1_3994_573231463.dbf
  /usr/tmp/arch/1_3995_573231463.dbf
  /usr/tmp/arch/1_3996_573231463.dbf
  /usr/tmp/arch/1_3997_573231463.dbf
  /usr/tmp/arch/1_3999_573231463.dbf
  
  NAME
  --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  /usr/tmp/arch/1_4001_573231463.dbf
  /usr/tmp/arch/1_4003_573231463.dbf
  /usr/tmp/arch/1_4004_573231463.dbf
  /usr/tmp/arch/1_4005_573231463.dbf
  /usr/tmp/arch/1_4006_573231463.dbf
  /usr/tmp/arch/1_4007_573231463.dbf
  /usr/tmp/arch/1_4009_573231463.dbf
  /usr/tmp/arch/1_4010_573231463.dbf
  /usr/tmp/arch/1_4011_573231463.dbf
  /usr/tmp/arch/1_4012_573231463.dbf
  /usr/tmp/arch/1_4013_573231463.dbf
  
  NAME
  --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  /usr/tmp/arch/1_4015_573231463.dbf
  /usr/tmp/arch/1_4017_573231463.dbf
  /usr/tmp/arch/1_4018_573231463.dbf
  /usr/tmp/arch/1_4019_573231463.dbf
  /usr/tmp/arch/1_4020_573231463.dbf
  /usr/tmp/arch/1_4022_573231463.dbf
  /usr/tmp/arch/1_4023_573231463.dbf
  /usr/tmp/arch/1_4025_573231463.dbf
  /usr/tmp/arch/1_4026_573231463.dbf
  
  
  Why do I get error ' ORA-01289: cannot add duplicates logfile usr/tmp/arch/1_4026_573231463.dbf'
  
  Please suggest,
  
  Thank you
  Roy

  sys.dbms_logmnr.add_logfile (nom_fichier_journal-online v_arihived_log_file);
  EXIT WHEN logfile_cur % NOTFOUND;

  not above but below
  EXIT WHEN logfile_cur % NOTFOUND;
  sys.dbms_logmnr.add_logfile (nom_fichier_journal-online v_arihived_log_file);

  reverse the order of the 2 lines

• two questions, hands on the record and SR/PR prometric IDs?

  I sent my questions to ocpexam_ww and get contradictory answers. I have two questions.
  
  1. in the past five years, I took the following courses: RAC, Linux for the DBAs, GRID, Performance Tuning, backup/restore, Admin workshop I, Admin Workshop II in different cities. I have certificates and registration IDs (even if we have a sticker quillogy gold covering the registration ID). I presented the eligible courses qualifications 'Hands on' on my account prometric I intend to get the oca, ocp, linux, network and perhaps rac certifications over the next five years. My account shows that two registered practical courses and anyone ranked my comments for other courses them marked as failed. I asked ocpexam, and they say that the first two are enough for the OCP. I know and understand that, but rather that the other doesn't have a marking would it not better mark their past for the qualifications of potential future certification? Especially since each class cost me around $6 k in travel, accommodation and registration?
  
  2. I have two accounts prometric which I asked to reconcile, but ocpexam response (s) that they have no record of them. My transition from 1z0 - 042 was recorded under a number of "PR #", while my hands previously mentioned Records are registered under number "SR # What should I do? I take today 1z0-007 and 1z0-043 before switching to the seller.

  1 failure hands on classes of forms: form of the House of Commons that you submit is directly related to a specific path. If you have submitted several courses for a certification path - 10g OCP DBA form, for example, one would be accepted or "passed." Others would be stranded because if they were to be used for the other certification paths, they would need be submitted by using a different key code.

  2 fusion ID: looks that OCP team could not find a record of your exam 1Z0 - 042 - is - right? So, go ahead and submit your request to ocpexam and let them know that you submitted this application before and they have been unable to find the folder of 042 review. Provide as much information as possible - all Prometric ID. And ask them to move forward and get worse if they cannot locate the 042 record so that this can be settled before the passage of Prometric to VIEW.

  Kind regards
  Brandye Barrington
  Certification Forum Moderator
  Manager certification program

• Two questions - cannot save the printer shares with the error code 0x000006d9 and part of the Machine is not accessible from the network of working groups

  I think this are problems, but here is the separately questions, first of all - the basics:

  4 PC network using the working group with two Windows 7 (ultimate) and two xp.  Everything worked fine with the a previous vista / xp 3 network.  All except the Windows 7 Desktop behave well. The network is connected with a modem cable to a 5XT netscreen NS (firewall hardware to the outside and the inside hub), a netgear wireless access point and Windows workgroup use (as mentioned above).  Name all is correct on all machines, all the discovery settings are in place and each has Norton Internet security for its local protection services. Upgrades of Windows 7 have been computer vista laptop connected wireless and wired desktop previously running XP Professional sp3.  XP conversion was assisted on the desktop of the wizard upgrade Laplink PC Mover.  Applications executed in appearance on the two level computers.

  On the desktop - I can't share printers. When I use "networks and printers" in the start menu to share on a printer I get code 0x000006d9 error saying something like the configuration cannot be saved.  All local jobs printing works well.

  On the desktop - the name of the computer records also of all as on the network (it is discovered and mapped by each PC) but when I try to access it from any other machine I get a general error says something like "check your spelling of the name mannequin." This desktop computer Win 7 can browse shared folders on the network of and write about everything.  Somewhat added data - this device can ping all others in the network sucessfully but none get a ping successfully into the offending machine either with ip address or computer name (times out waiting for a response or said the name is not found).  He himself can ping successfully.  It accesses the internet very high hand.

  Solutions have been attempted without a firewall (Firewall Norton Smart Internet - 2010), with the firewall and various changes to authorization.  A final discovery was that Windows Firewall will not allow because BFE is not able to start - error 5 - access denied (this was discovered by train to allow a possible solution because of some internet chatter that the Windows Firewall must be running to implement shared printers).  All other dependencies are running to get a break on why BFE is not (it turns on the Win 7 laptop as well as the firewall).  Authorizations have been verified in the registry for settings of firewall and BFE (ports, permits, etc.) have also been looked at with a very critical eye.  SFC has been run with no problem.  All ports for net drivers, Win 7 networking and other actions are open in the firewall.

  Then people - I did some internet research and I tried a lot of suggested solutions nothing doesn't.  My apologies in advance if a person provides a solution and I say "tried".  Any help is very appreciated

  You can mark this as resolved problem!
  The program involved, causing this error is firewall Windows, here is what you need to do to fix this...
  If like me you have disabled windows firewall, I use Security Suite of ZoneAlarm, you will need to re-enable the firewall to share the printer.

  If you have disabled or turned off the Windows Firewall. (and in my case this error was caused by exactly that)
  Step #1 - disable any other firewall can be installed. Stop to load at startup and restart your PC.

  Step #2 - go to the tools of Admin folder > Services > Windows Firewall > double click and is it set to manual or automatic and keep it.

  Step #3 - open Control Panel > system & security > Windows Firewall > enable or disable the Windows Firewall > (Enable) turn on the Windows Firewall > save
  Then go to Restore Defaults > click on restore default button > save
  (you only do this IF you have changed the settings of the firewall, but it is always a good idea and will ensure that there are no problems during the proceeding)

  Step #4 - click Control Panel Home > view devices & Printers > Select / click on your printer > screen printer properties > share > share this printer > OK

  Step #5 - go back to firewall Windows and the tower he walks back > save

  Step #6 - go back to Services > and the Manual value Windows Firewall (or turn it off if you want, I recommend the manual)

  Step #7 - reboot and re-enable your firewall preferred to start at startup > Reboot

  Step #8 - take a deep breath and sigh of relief! :)

• Question related to the extension of disk C

  Separated from this thread.

  Hey, I want to extend my C drive and have a lot of free space on my D drive, but the problem is my drive C is on disk 1 (TPG) and my D drive is on disc 2 (MBR) and I can't seem to transfer between the two discs... Anyone know if this is possible?

  Hi Stef,

  Thank you for visiting Microsoft Community to ask your question.

  MBR (Master Boot Record) and GPT (GUID Partition Table) are two ways to store the information of partition on a disk. You must convert the MBR to GPT or vice versa, then you would be able to share the space between them.

  For help, please refer to this link.

  Convert a disk from MBR in a GUID partition table disk

  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc738416 (v = WS.10) .aspx

  Hope that the information provided is useful. Do not respond if you need more help.

• Redo log entries to the online redo log files

  Hello

  I'm a little confused about the redo log entries.

  I learned that LGWR writes redo log entries in the SGA, in redo log files in the following situation:

  -3 seconds after the last validation

  -redo log buffer has 1 MB

  -redo log buffer data 1/3

  When I take a transaction and if I change the wrong data, I have to cancel this transaction BUT the right now,

  What happens if the LGWR writes redo log disk entries?

  Is the bad transaction committed at all times?

  2791011 wrote:

  Hello

  I'm a little confused about the redo log entries.

  I learned that LGWR writes redo log entries in the SGA, in redo log files in the following situation:

  -3 seconds after the last validation

  -redo log buffer has 1 MB

  -redo log buffer data 1/3

  When I take a transaction and if I change erroneous data, I have to cancel this transaction at this time, BUT

  What happens if the LGWR writes redo log disk entries?

  Is the bad transaction committed at all times?

  DML changes are "permanent" after that VALIDATION is issued.

  When any COMMIT is issued, then changes can be undone.

• remove the logs of archiving in log_archive_dest_2 with RMAN

  Hello
  
  Installation program:
  Primary DB: oracle 10g
  Standby DB: Oracle 10g
  Physical active DataGuard paused.
  
  We nun RMAN on the primary db every night, which also removes the archives connects log_archive_dest_1 located on the primary server. How to activate the same working RMAN delete logs archiving in log_archive_dest_2 located on the backup server.
  
  -Shashi

  Hey Shashi,

  You can use similar job on your backup server for the removal of the old archivelogs in about 1 week. Also, please pay attention to the setting of the RMAN ARCHIVELOG DELETION POLICY on the primary database. Maybe it's to set as APPLIES ON STANDBY to prevent the removal of the archivelogs not yet applied to the primary.

  Best regards
  Alex

• Question related to the Re-installing Windows 8

  Hello

  I have a friend whose PC was completely rerouted via phone calls and credulity.
  My cheapest option, which she agrees with, after a lot of time to try to repair, restore etc is totally reinstall since his record of windows 8 . Unfortunately, the dealer had installed and not given him the key on paper. No phoning, there was no support.

  Y at - it a temporary product key that can be used with the disc to re - install the OS?

  No key is required: provided with Windows 8 computers have a built-in product key.  Simply run your recovery system and you will be provided "new factory".

  There are several way to do.  There are two built-in options of Windows (which I saw in #3 and #4 on this page).

  There is also a system of recovery of the manufacturer.  As you probably know, most of the machines are supplied with recovery disks more, they just put in another partition on the hard drive.  You can usually get in this revival by restarting while clicking the option to reboot on Windows login page.

  If you are unable to login screen to use the shift + option to reboot, most manufacturers have prepared with their own solutions. My computer Vaio from Sony has a button of special pinhole that I had to press with a paper clip to enter into recovery mode.  Other manufacturers have other options, some require a USB thumbdrive to enter recovery, or a CD.

  At this point, you probably want to contact Asus to know which recovery method they use.  I hate to bring bad news, but they'll probably say "why did not a recovery USB disk? (as if someone creates their own set of disks of repair when they receive a new computer).

  Help a friend with a Dell laptop (did not have a problem, but wanted a clean install anyway), Dell sent us a free night FedEx ship from a restore CD. ASUS could be so kind. I know that Sony was not. If the recovery of my Vaio button didn't work, they wanted $60 for a CD!

  Anyway, the manufacturer is your best bet.  Whether they have a built-in collection, or what options they recommend.  It is different for every company, so I can't be more specific, I'm sorry.