Hello, Bass!
You wrote on 1 Mar 2002 10:25:36 -0800:
BC> We use standby to create a 3rd database ( you can directly copy from
BC> it, it is just like it is in hot backup mode ). Then we perform
BC> export and backup from this 3rd database. This way you never need to
BC> open your standby and time window is never an issue.
BC> This not only gives you backup but also provides a chance for heath
BC> check.
We also go this way, our copy (3-rd db) refreshes every night.
Another benefit - users could make big reports on copy
without negative perfomance inpact on main db.
One thing is not good - you must double disk space on backup server.
- Best regards, Igor Ushkalo (igorus!) - igorus(at)mail.ru, ICQ #19972198
Received on Fri Mar 01 2002 - 17:15:17 CST
