Actually, I'll take it even one step further... ;) There should be no reason to choose cold backups over hot backups. Even companies who can afford to be down during weekends and weeknights will appreciate a database that can be accessed by users anytime.
Regards, Satar --- Kimberly Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Why is better Gene? What is it about the files > being closed > that gives you the trust factor? I don't use RMAN > here either > but its more because my backup method works wonders > and I just > don't need those extra features that RMAN provides. > > > There are a lot of sites out there that cannot > afford to have > the database come down even for 5 minutes so you > might want > to spend some time getting the warm fuzzies over hot > backups. > I swear, they work. > > -----Original Message----- > Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2001 12:25 PM > To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L > > > I personally prefer cold backups over hot. Always > better when the files are > closed. But hey, this is coming from someone who > still doesn't trust Rman > :) > > Gene > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? NEW from Yahoo! GeoCities - quick and easy web site hosting, just $8.95/month. http://geocities.yahoo.com/ps/info1 -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: satar naghshineh 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).
