Re: Minimizing backup induced downtime

On Thu, 12 Jul 2007 20:55:42 +0200, Alexander Skwar <usenet_at_alexander.skwar.name> wrote:

>Yes. When importing, I get back all the data I exported. And as far as
>"my" application is concerned, that's good enough. And it also works,
>which I of course tested.
>
>Pray tell, why is it not a backup, if I get back everything I need?

For the umpteenth time. YOU DON"T GET EVERYTHING BACK!!!! ALL TRANSACTIONS AFTER YOUR SO-CALLED 'BACKUP' WILL BE LOST FOREVER. PLEASE EXPLAIN ME WHY YOU CAN'T/DON'T/WON'T UNDERSTAND THIS (CROSS ALL THAT APPLY).
I PRAY ONE DAY YOU WILL DISCOVER AN EXPORT IS NOT A BACKUP, THE HARD WAY.
I PRAY YOUR BOSS WILL FIND THIS OUT TOO, AND KICKS YOU OUT. YOU ARE JUST AN IMPOSTOR CLAIMING TO BE A DBA. YOU AREN'T .

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Sybrand Bakker
Senior Oracle DBA