Confusion why online redo logs should never be backed up.

From: <Rick_Cale_at_teamhealth.com>
Date: Thu, 22 May 2003 10:27:12 -0800
Message-ID: <F001.005A046B.20030522102712@fatcity.com>

Hi All,

In Oracle8i Backup & Recovery Handbook pg 13 it states "Finally, online redo log files should never be backed up....So, it is good practice not to back up online log files for ANY kind of backup.

Can someone clearly explain why this is recommended?

Thanks
Rick

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