Re: Backup of database when it is running

In article <Hsui7.3198$z42.3261497_at_nnrp6.proxad.net>, "Vigi98" says...
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>Hi all,
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>Is it possible to backup a database when it is running ? It seems that a
>parameter has to be changed somewhere. Do you know which one ?
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>Any information welcome.
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>Thanks a lot in advance.
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Yes, this is called HOT backup. RMAN can do it or you can do it, see

http://technet.oracle.com/doc/oracle8i_816/server.816/a76993/toc.htm

for details.

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