Re: BackUp Of OnLine Database

A copy of this was sent to "Paul O Reilly" <paulo_at_altion.com> (if that email address didn't require changing) On Thu, 6 Jan 2000 14:13:39 -0000, you wrote:

>Is it possible to backup an Oracle database without shutting the
>database down!
>

yes, absolutely.

>Well I know it is possible but Oracle will not guarantee that
>the backup will "work" is my impression!
>

yes we will. it is called a hot backup and is a very supported procedure.

>Is there a way in Oracle8 perhaps or a procedure or third-party
>product that can achieve this?
>

Please see the admin guide. Consider getting someone on site who has done it to help you set it up and test it and/or take the class on it to become familar with it. once you understand it -- its easy to do.

>This is on a Compaq (Dec) or HP unix platform!
>
>paul.
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>
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Opinions are mine and do not necessarily reflect those of Oracle Corporation Received on Thu Jan 06 2000 - 08:31:11 CST