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Home -> Community -> Mailing Lists -> Oracle-L -> Re: Confusion why online redo logs should never be backed up.
This thread will likely go on for awhile.
Why not look it up in the archives at fatcity.com?
That said, the statement is patently incorrect.
Hot backups: no, you don't backup online logs
Cold backups: yes, it's a good idea.
I'll catch flames for that, but don't care. I've had to use the online logs restored from tape to recover a database on a few occasions. I was glad to have them. ( someone else was not shutting down the database properly )
Restoring the online logs from a cold backup also allows you to avoid 'open resetlogs'. If you open a database with resetlogs, you must back it up before anyone is allowed to use it.
Jared
Rick_Cale_at_teamhealth.com
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05/22/2003 11:27 AM
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Subject: Confusion why online redo logs should never be backed up.
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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