Re: Rule number 1 of an Oracle recovery process

From: Nuno Souto <nsouto_at_optushome.com.au>
Date: 21 Aug 2002 17:00:05 -0700
Message-ID: <dd5cc559.0208211600.66571a58@posting.google.com>

Sean M <smckeownNO_at_BACKSIESadelphia.net> wrote in message news:<3D63AC93.3203ED3A_at_BACKSIESadelphia.net>...

>
> I don't think it's as bad as this. You can always recreate your
> controlfile via sql and perform any recovery you would have otherwise
> performed with the real deal. Sure, it's more complicated and therefore
> prone to error, so the backup you mentioned is good advice. But I
> wouldn't go so far as to say you're "stuck big time."
>

That's true. But the last thing you need in a pickle is to add chilli to it. Keep it simple. Save the controlfile before you start the recovery. ;-)

Cheers
Nuno Souto
nsouto_at_optushome.com.au Received on Wed Aug 21 2002 - 19:00:05 CDT