Dear List Members: We are in the planning stage of upgrading from NT 40 to Windows2000 and from 8.0.5 to 8.1.7 and I'm putting my ducks in a row. My question is, has anybody used Win2k Backup to Backup the database ? Can it handle < somehow > shutting down the DB for cold Backups ? I currently use ArcServIT with the Oracle Agent and it handles the whole "Enchilada". Should I upgrade ArcServIT and keep it? Are there any better Backup Solutions? Any input will be appreciated. Regards Tavo -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Luis DeUrioste INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- (858) 538-5051 FAX: (858) 538-5051 San Diego, California -- Public Internet access / Mailing Lists -------------------------------------------------------------------- To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing).