Re: V7 online backups

Charlie, check out

alter tablespace begin backup.

thats has not changed since version 7, so even the 9i docs will cover it and with 9i docs, there is a whole section on user managed backups.

joe

Charlie Mengler wrote:

> I'm not sure if I'm bragging or complaining, but I've never setup
> or supported online backups for Oracle. I'm being directed to
> implement online backups for a V7.3.4.5 instance. A search of
> OTN reveals that Oracle no longer seems to have any V7 documents
> available anymore. :-(
>
> Since this DB is stuck at V7.3.4.5 for at least 6 more months,
> I need to get online backups operational without using RMAN.
> If somebody who has *nix shell script(s) or Perl code that
> implements online backups, I'd appreciate if you would send a
> copy my way. I'm just looking for something to get me started.
>
> TIA & HAND!
>
>

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