Re: Backups via RMAN or Shell Script

good question. as for me, i've hesitated to use RMAN, primarily because i have not made the time to learn to use it. or more specifically, i have not made time to test database recovery scenarios using RMAN.

the shell scripts are working fine, and database recovery using the backup files has been tested. basically, i'm not ready to throw a tried-and-true backup/recovery strategy on the scrap heap, just to move to something new.

of course, we are running Oracle 8.0.6, which isn't exactly leading edge either. apparently, i'm far enough back from the leading edge that i am in danger of falling off the trailing edge.

i'm eager to hear what others have to say on the topic.

<mikea730_at_my-deja.com> wrote in message news:93islt$pvu$1_at_nnrp1.deja.com...
> Just wanted to find out how many use RMAN vs. shell scripts to automate
> Oracle Online (HOT) backups. It's been "suggested" that we start using
> RMAN for backups. I use a shell script I wrote that works very well,
> but was wondering if I should think about looking at using RMAN. I
> wonder what backup method is most used by "seasoned" Oracle DBA's? Is
> the trend moving towards RMAN?
>
> Thanks for any info!!
>
> Mike
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