Re: RMAN - Should I use a catalog?

Hi,

In 9i, the use of a catalog is optional. There is no severe limitations about the use of controlfiles.

Use multiplexed controlfiles.

Regards

Dias

Sybrand Bakker <gooiditweg_at_nospam.demon.nl> wrote in message news:<mgtiavcivkjqa6j24pe1mcqsn6unmhq6ed_at_4ax.com>...
> On 25 Apr 2003 06:21:52 -0700, kshave_at_gov.mb.ca (kshave) wrote:
>
> >My environment:
> >- 6 to 8 servers, each with 1 to 2 databases
> >- I'll only worry about the 9i databases at this time
> >
> >What backup method should I use?
> >I can choose to use an RMAN catalog to store the database metadata, or
> >I can use each database's control files to handle this job. What's the
> >recommendation? Is Oracle phasing out the catalog by introducing the
> >control file option? Is anybody using control files to handle the
> >metadata?
> >
> >Any hints/tips/recommendations?
> >
> >- Keith
>
>
> The controlfile option has severe limitations and will never be
> 'phased out'
>
>
> Sybrand Bakker, Senior Oracle DBA
>
> To reply remove -verwijderdit from my e-mail address
Received on Sat Apr 26 2003 - 04:15:06 CDT