Re: RMAN, when is it worth to use it?

RMAN also provides the capability to perform cold incremental backups, which may sound kind of kinky, but works quite well if you have the need for such.

Todd

Van Messner wrote:

> If you are already doing hot backups from scripts you don't have to use
> RMAN. RMAN really just helps keep track of everything and that can be a lot
> if you're doing hot backups. By knowing where everything is RMAN can make
> recovery easier. And RMAN interfaces with third party backup solutions such
> as Veritas.
>
> "DRODRIGU1" <drodrigu1_at_aol.com> wrote in message
> news:20000812011940.27210.00000934_at_ng-ct1.aol.com...
> > In our database I perform four types of backups, being these export,
 hot,cold
> > and tape. What could rman provide that I already don't have? Is it worth
 the
> > time to learn and implement an additional backup with rman? thanks.
> >
> > Dave
Received on Wed Aug 23 2000 - 16:26:20 CDT