Re: backing up control file
Date: 1996/02/22
Message-ID: <4gis0b$l7h_at_columbia>#1/1
In article ffv_at_cloner4.netcom.com, mjklein_at_ix.netcom.com (Michael Klein) writes:
> When performing a full online backup (ie. putting tablespaces into
> backup mode), does anybody know when the "proper" time is to backup
> the control file? We back up the control file first, and then back up
> the rest of the database. I've heard recently that the control file
> should be backed up last in order to guarantee a consistent backup.
> The Oracle manuals don't say anything on the topic. Does it matter
> when the control file is backed up? Thanks.
>
> Michael Klein
>
>
The control file should be backed up last to reflect changes made to the
database during the backup.
I hope this helps,
Don
Boeing Computer Services, Richland
(509) 376-6990
don_brown_at_rl.gov
Received on Thu Feb 22 1996 - 00:00:00 CET