Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) is a cloud-based integration platform provided by Oracle that allows you to connect various applications and services both within the cloud and on-premises. As with any critical data or service, having a backup strategy is essential to ensure data safety and business continuity. While Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) is a managed service provided by Oracle, it’s always a good practice to have additional data protection measures.

To create backups or ensure data recovery for Oracle Integration Cloud, you can follow these general guidelines:

1. Check Oracle’s Documentation: Review Oracle’s official documentation and guidelines for Oracle Integration Cloud backup and recovery procedures. Oracle usually provides documentation on how to perform backups and any specific recommendations or tools they might offer for this purpose.

2. Regularly Export Data: If there is data within Oracle Integration Cloud that you consider critical or want to have a local backup, regularly export it in a suitable format. For example, you might export integration configurations or other important data to a secure storage location.

3. Version Control: For the code components or any artifacts that are part of the integrations in OIC, consider using version control systems like Git. This way, you can have historical snapshots of your integration code and configurations.

4. Automated Backups: If you have on-premises components that interact with Oracle Integration Cloud, ensure you have proper backup strategies for those components. Automated backups are often essential to ensure you have the latest data safely stored.

5. Disaster Recovery Plan: Develop a comprehensive disaster recovery plan that includes the steps to recover your Oracle Integration Cloud service in case of any unexpected event or failure.

6. Use Oracle Cloud Backup Solutions: Oracle Cloud often provides backup solutions or services that you can use to protect your data and configurations. Check the Oracle Cloud platform for any backup and recovery features specific to Oracle Integration Cloud.