Thanks for a clear and concise answer to my question.
Joe
Keith Midkiff wrote in message <37E1A352.EF9609CA_at_mail.msy.bellsouth.net>...
>Exports are one of the oldest and easiest backup methods. Exports have
been
>known to fail, but this is rare. You will experience problems only with
large
>databases. Recovery using import is a lot longer than backup with export.
Time
>required to recover using an export file can easily exceed acceptable
>allowances. Consider carefully before using as your only backup/recovery.
And
>before I ramble on more ... No you don't have to backup control files with
a
>full database export.
>
>Joe F wrote:
>
Received on Fri Sep 17 1999 - 03:46:59 CDT
