Backing up oracle
Date: Mon, 11 Apr 1994 14:12:46 -0400
Message-ID: <cheNASa00VI681_ExL_at_andrew.cmu.edu>
Hi
I work in an environment with 18 servers running Oracle
databeases of varying sizes. They range from a feww hundred meg
to several gigs. We are not allowed to shut the databases down.
Currently we are putting the databases in backup mode and writing
the whole thing to tape every night. Then we write the offline
I was wondering what other people are doing with backups.
Full exports?
Backing up different pieces each night?
Oh, right now we are using 25 4mm DAT drives to do backups.
Most machines back themselves up, but a handfull are being done
across the network. This is also impacting backup time.
We are thinking about installing dedicated backup servers and
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Chris Received on Mon Apr 11 1994 - 20:12:46 CEST