Re: RMAN question

Ryan Gaffuri wrote:

>When deciding whether to use a database catalog to store your RMAN
>processes or using the control file, what should be taken into
>account?
>
>When is it better to use just a control file to backup your catalog? I
>would assume you would do this because its simpler, but are there any
>other reasons for it?
>
>

I can't think of a single reason for not building a catalog. A production database is supposed to be stable.

If it isn't you've got bigger problems than backing it up.

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