RE: Re[2]: What is the point to use "alter database rename file"

Back in '98 (whew!), I was told by my Oracle7 DBA instructor (Hi Joe!) that a cold backup is necessary when your method of recovery is no longer valid, such as switching a DB from NOARCHIVELOG mode to ARCHIVELOG mode. I would also think that a DB would be vulnerable to data loss between the time the OPEN RESETLOGS was issued and a complete backup was run.

So, yes, in most cases, I would agree with the cold backup.

My $.02 (after taxes),

Rich Jesse                           System/Database Administrator
Rich.Jesse_at_qtiworld.com              Quad/Tech International, Sussex, WI USA

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jared.Still_at_radisys.com [mailto:Jared.Still_at_radisys.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, July 09, 2002 3:15 PM
> To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L
> Subject: Re: Re[2]: What is the point to use "alter database rename
> file"
>
>
> Dick,
>
> Opening with 'RESET LOGS' should only be needed after an incomplete
> recovery.
>
> At this point you would need to make a *cold* backup.
>
> I'm sure to catch flames for that last statement, but I don't
> care, I'll
> stand my ground.
>
> Jared

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