Re: Minimizing backup induced downtime

From: Alexander Skwar <alexander_at_skwar.name>
Date: Fri, 13 Jul 2007 08:21:21 +0200
Message-ID: <2586734.rdc0k2PxYd@kn.gn.rtr.message-center.info>

sybrandb_at_hccnet.nl <sybrandb_at_hccnet.nl> wrote:

> On Thu, 12 Jul 2007 23:35:14 +0200, Alexander Skwar
> <usenet_at_alexander.skwar.name> wrote:
>

>>
>>I'm a slow learner, though. Could you please explain to me
>>the last question:
>>
>>>>From where does RMAN/Oracle
>>>>pull the data about what has been done between 22:46 and 22:59,
>>>>if archive logs aren't available?

>
> The answer to this question is of course: from nowhere.

Thanks. So how's that an improvement over doing an EXP?

> If you don't have the archivelogs you are toast.
> And obviously you knew that before asking the question.

Yes. To make a point.

Alexander Skwar Received on Fri Jul 13 2007 - 01:21:21 CDT