Oracle-L: Re: Oracle Parallel Server

From: Tim Gorman <Tim_at_SageLogix.com>
Date: Fri, 24 May 2002 05:08:26 -0800
Message-ID: <F001.0046AAB9.20020524050826@fatcity.com>

This answer (i.e. "can't write a dynamic hotbackup script for raw disk") is untrue. You would just use the same techniques (i.e. query the data dictionary to generate a shell script) as you would with any other type of datafile...

Also, you do not need to "put tablespaces into backup mode and use 'dd'" if you are using RMAN, OPS or not. RMAN was the right idea to start with -- directing toward user-managed backups is a *big* step backward.

The MML (media-manager layer) choices vary with the platform. Each platform (i.e. HPUX, AIX, Solaris, Tru64, NT/2000, etc) presents different choices for MML (i.e. Omniback, ADSM, Veritas, Legato, etc). There are several good bulletins on MetaLink (search keywords like "RMAN MML", for example) as well as excellent documentation in the standard docset (search http://docs.oracle.com). Also, the Oracle Press book "Oracle Backup & Recovery 101" is excellent and the O'Reilly book "RMAN Pocket Reference" will be useful during implementation...

Original Message ----- From: Jalil Zabourdine To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L Sent: Friday, May 24, 2002 5:23 AM Subject: Re: Oracle Parallel Server

You will need to put tablespace in backup mode and use "dd" to copy the appropriate raw device. Note that you can't write a dynamic hotbackup script for raw disk - your script will need to be modified whenever you added a datafile.

HTH Regards,

-Jalil

bawamanpreet_at_runbox.com wrote:

    What is the best way to implement a HOT BACKUP on an Oracle Parallel Server which is using RAW disks.Please describe the process if possible.I know it has to be RMAN and some MML     --
    Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com     --
    Author:
    INET: bawamanpreet_at_runbox.com

Fat City Network Services -- (858) 538-5051 FAX: (858) 538-5051 San Diego, California -- Public Internet access / Mailing Lists

To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: ListGuru_at_fatcity.com (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing).

Do You Yahoo!?
LAUNCH - Your Yahoo! Music Experience

--

Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com
--

Author: Tim Gorman
INET: Tim_at_SageLogix.com

Fat City Network Services    -- (858) 538-5051  FAX: (858) 538-5051
San Diego, California        -- Public Internet access / Mailing Lists
--------------------------------------------------------------------