Re: compressing rman backups through pipes

That is what we have done since our backups have gotten so big that they won't fit on one tape (RS6000/DLT tapedriv e). I limit the size of each file to 2gig. Rman can't really handle files larger than 2 gig, at least 8.0.6.3 can't. I also limit my datafile size to 2 gig so I can backup one datafile per backup piece. I was just hoping to skip a step and do the compress at the same time as the backups.

I have been using rman for 4 years and it works for us. The newer versions are better than the old 8.0.4 version which was very buggy. I can adjust my procedures to accommodate the increased size of the databases.

Ruth
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To: <rgramolini_at_tax.state.vt.us>
Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2002 11:42 AM

> Hi Ruth,
>
> I am new to RMAN. I am reading RMAN documentation and doing some testing
on
> our development box.
>
> We are also having same problem. Presently we do compressed full db export
> using pipes.
>
> To avoid this problem, I am planning to limit the size of the backup piece
> so that it will create multiple pieces on the disk. As soon as a piece is
> completed, I will compress it and move it on to another disk. You already
> may knew this option. Do you see any complications or drawbacks with this
> approach.
>
> This is the plan I am going to use. I have't tested yet. Please pass your
> suggestions.
>
> Thanks
> Prasad
>
>

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