Re: Snapshot Control File

From: Dennis Williams <oracledba.williams_at_gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 15 Aug 2005 18:41:59 -0500
Message-ID: <de807caa05081516414fffac0b@mail.gmail.com>

Ron,

> Is the snapshot control file ever needed during recovery?
>
> Ron, my understanding is that the snapshot control file is used for a
> different purpose by RMAN. According to the fine manual, when RMAN needs to
> resynchronize from a read-consistent verson of the control file, it creates
> a temporary snapshot control file.

On the other hand, in a desperate recovery situation, it might be better than giving up.

Dennis Williams

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Received on Mon Aug 15 2005 - 18:44:08 CDT