Re: Who Is Using RMAN ?

We are just starting to test it. I've got a full backup scripts working, but having trouble executing recover commands. I could use some sample recovery scripts, if anyone is willing to share? The manual is lacking sample recover commands or scripts.
CONS: Dr.Watson every time I exit out of recovery manager. ENV: 3 Compaq 7000 clusters, 3 Compaq 5000's each having one instance, NT4.0 SP4, Oracle 80500 and 80510a
PROS: Don't have to maintain our own code. PLAN: One master recovery catalog for 5 instances, One secondary recover Catalog to backup the instance with the recovery catalog.

Terry, Illinova Corp.

"Rodgers, Tony (CEI-Atlanta)" wrote:

> I posted a similar question a few weeks ago, and had a couple of good
> responses, but I'm really beginning to wonder how many people are
> actually using RMAN (Recovery Manager) to perform their backups with
> Oracle8.
>
> I'm not getting the impression that many people are using it yet. There
> are some pro's and con's to using RMAN, and one of the cons is having to
> maintain more databases to keep a recovery catalog. I know the catalog
> isn't an absolute *must*, but is recommended if you're going to use
> RMAN. Without the catalog, it seems we might as well just be using
> old-fashioned OS backups combined with exports.
>
> I'm aware of the supposed benefits to using RMAN, and I guess I'm just
> looking for people who either sing its praises, or feel strongly about
> staying away from it. Anyone have war stories or strong opinions one
> way or another?
>
> Many thanks
Received on Tue Feb 02 1999 - 21:36:12 CST