We have other DB support group that copy datafiles and
do not use DUPLICATE. Are you saying that there is a way
to clone a database without DUPLICATE and then change
the DBID?
"Pete's" <empete2000_at_yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:6724a51f.0302170612.5f734c17_at_posting.google.com...
> The requirement of having multiple Recovery Catalogues is not
> necessary. When you clone an instance, you are able to reset the
> db_id of the database for versions 8i and above. Search metalinks for
> "Reset DB_ID", check out Note Id: 174625.1 "RMAN: Incomplete
> Duplication and It's Consequences". This dicusses how to change the
> db_id. Therefore, you may register this new clone to rman with a
> different db_id.
>
> HTH,
> Pete's
>
> "Bill & Mary Border" <bb22_at_adelphia.net> wrote in message
news:<lwW3a.9281$jR3.4947659_at_news1.news.adelphia.net>...
> > If you're asking about the age-old question of whether
> > or not to use an RMAN recovery catalog...
> >
> > Pros to using RCVCAT:
> >
> > - The concept of database "incarnations" only works if
> > you are using an RCVCAT. We found out (the hard)
> > way that this is a big deal. That is, if you use the
> > controlfile instead of an RCVCAT, you won't be able
> > to use "incarnations". A BIG DEAL
> > - Some of the reporting is better
> >
> > Cons to using RCVCAT:
> >
> > - Increased support required (one or more additional
> > instances to support).
> > - If you have multiple DB's with the same DBID, each
> > will require its own RCVCAT, which is not practical
> > in our case.
> >
> > Write to me if you need more info.
> >
> > Bill
> >
> >
> >
> > "Gary Mandaracas" <garym_at_singnet.com.sg> wrote in message
> > news:b2ljd4$ub7$1_at_mawar.singnet.com.sg...
> > > Can anyone advise,
> > >
> > > We have installed HP's Data Protector to backup our Oracle databses
and
> > > other systems in two of our sites and been given different advise by
> > > consultants working on each installation.
> > >
> > > For Data Protector you can configure the backup to integrate with RMAN
or
> > > make use of Control files. In the first install we where advised to
> > > configure RMAN prior to the consultant coming in to install and set-up
the
> > > backup software, however in a more recent install at another site the
> > > consultant advised us to make use of the Control files.
> > >
> > > Is he cutting corners to get the job done or does it really make no
> > > difference? What are the pros and cons of each approach?
> > >
> > > Any advice would be appreciated.
> > >
> > > Gary
> > >
> > >
Received on Mon Feb 17 2003 - 08:52:39 CST
