Re: Oracle/VMS Backup

In article <1994May19.013114.17205_at_nntpxfer.psi.com>

           dmausner_at_brauntech.com writes:
>
> In article <768907062snz_at_hiredata.demon.co.uk>, <Parker_at_hiredata.demon.co.uk>
> writes:
> > I am trying to design a backup strategy for an Oracle7 database running
> > on VAX/OpenVMS. I am experienced with VMS but new to Oracle 7. I hope
> > someone out there can help me. I have read the very useful Oracle Backup
> > FAQ [...]
> >
> > 1) If I preserve the archived redo logs, do I need to worry about
> > taking more frequent backups of the database?
>
> No, you need to preserve the archived logs between full backups of the
> (shut down) database. the logs allow you to roll the latest full backup
> forward to the moment of a disaster. Therefore, plan to make a full backup
> often enough to avoid retaining huge amounts of archived logs.
  ...

dave

Thanks for the clear explanations as above and in the rest of your message.  

  Ian G. Parker                Compuserve: [74170,1322]
  Hiredata Limited, London     Internet:   parker_at_hiredata.demon.co.uk