Re: Corrupted data blocks in tablespace SYSTEM

> Kevin Bass wrote:
>
> I have just started a project and have encountered a database problem.
> The previous DBA did not create any backup scripts or backup and
> recovery plans. Is there a way to get around this problem without
> re-creating the database?
>
>
> When executing my script to get corrupted data block information , I
> get the following:
> ORA-01578: ORACLE data block corrupted (file # 1, block # 2660)
> ORA-01110: data file 1: '/u02/oradata/TIE/system01.dbf'
>

Kevin,

   Check DBA_EXTENTS to see what kind of segment is corrupted. If it's a table or a cluster, you have lost. Otherwise there is a chance to recover the database. In any case try a full export.

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