Restore is copying files from the backup overwriting the existing database files. Recovery is applying the changes to the database till point of failure. Restoring a database is copying the physical files from a backup medium (disk or tape) to the appropriate file locations for database operation Recovery is process of updating database files restored from backup changes made to the database since backup, typically using redo log files.

Restore is copying files from the backup overwriting the existing database files. Recovery is applying the changes to the database till point of failure. Restoring a database is copying the physical files from a backup medium (disk or tape) to the appropriate file locations for database operation Recovery is process of updating database files restored from backup changes made to the database since backup, typically using redo log files.