Re: Backing up multiplexed control files?

Rob Williamson wrote:
>
> My question is not answered in the documtation I believe.
> I want to know if I should bother to make an OS copy of each multiplexed
> control file, or is two or more copies of any one of them fine.
> In other words how parqanoid should I be?
> Can I trust that each multiplexed control file is identical? I have 3
> control files each on a separate disk ( multiplexed through the init.ora
> file ) should I copy all 3 of them to 2 different places ( ie 6 copies )
> or is that overkill and a waste of space?
> I am assuming copying one of the files to 2 or 3 different disks
> ( only 2 or 3 copies of one control file ).
>
> Also is there a difference between the cold backup copy of of control
> files and the
> alter database backup controlfile to 'control.ctl'?
>
> Thanks in advance.

The control files are identical...

Given that don't wanna lose them - I'd be dumping one to tape each backup cycle...

HTH

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