Charlie, check out alter tablespace begin backup.
thats has not changed since version 7, so even the 9i docs will cover it and with 9i docs, there is a whole section on user managed backups. joe Charlie Mengler wrote: > I'm not sure if I'm bragging or complaining, but I've never setup > or supported online backups for Oracle. I'm being directed to > implement online backups for a V7.3.4.5 instance. A search of > OTN reveals that Oracle no longer seems to have any V7 documents > available anymore. :-( > > Since this DB is stuck at V7.3.4.5 for at least 6 more months, > I need to get online backups operational without using RMAN. > If somebody who has *nix shell script(s) or Perl code that > implements online backups, I'd appreciate if you would send a > copy my way. I'm just looking for something to get me started. > > TIA & HAND! > > -- Joe Testa, Oracle DBA Want to have a good time with a bunch of geeks? Check out: http://www.geekcruises.com/standard_interface/future_cruises.html I'm presenting, when registering drop my name :) -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Joe Testa 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).
