Rman - Curious Question

Hi All,

Just a curious question:

When you are duplicating a database which is on a differnt host, why does it require you to copy the files to the remote host? Why can't RMAN use the files on the primiary host?

If you are using a recovery catalog, you use the catalog on the primary host, so, why not also use the backup pieces? All the manual says is that it requires you to copy the file..... Received on Wed Jul 27 2005 - 11:50:41 CDT