Re: Backup of database using rawdevices

From: Connor McDonald <connor_mcdonald_at_yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 20 Aug 2002 22:08:33 +0100
Message-ID: <3D62AFD1.38AF@yahoo.com>

Tore Skogly wrote:
>
> I am trying to configure a backupscript for my Oracle 8.0.4 database running
> on HP-UX.
> The scripts I will be using are those in the book "Oracle8 Backup & Recovery
> Handbook" by Oracle Press.
> My questions are:
> Can I backup my database (which is using rawdevices) to an ordinary
> filesystem (i.e. one not using raw devices)?
> Will the use of raw devices affect a backup to tape?
> My intention is to perform a backup to a shared network drive.
> Will that be possible?
>
> --
> regards,
> Tore Skogly

Why not use RMAN ?

hth
connor

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