Charlie, You must first put your database in ArchiveLog mode, of course. The basic init.ora parameters to set and the command "Alter Database ArchiveLog" (while mounted, but not open, after a clean shutdown) haven't really changed from 7 to 8 to 8i, except now you can specify archive log duplexing.
A simple SQL script might get you started. For each Tablespace: Alter Tablespace <TS1> Begin Backup ; Host cp <source_directory>/ts1_datafile_1.dbf <target> Host cp <source_directory>/ts1_datafile_2.dbf <target> ... Alter Tablespace <TS1> End Backup ; ... Save the datafile copies and your archived redo logs, as well as backup control files, and you've got it covered. Oh, and don't back up your online redo logs - they'll be worthless for a recovery and can cause you grief if you restore them over your current, good, ones. Jack -------------------------------- Jack C. Applewhite Database Administrator/Developer OCP Oracle8 DBA iNetProfit, Inc. Austin, Texas www.iNetProfit.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] (512)327-9068 -----Original Message----- Mengler Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2001 12:29 PM To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L 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! -- Charlie Mengler Maintenance Warehouse [EMAIL PROTECTED] 10641 Scripps Summit Ct. 858-831-2229 San Diego, CA 92131 to_date((2440588+((date_time-mod(date_time,86400))/86400)),'J')-8/24+mod(dat e_time,86400)/86400 -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Charlie Mengler 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). -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Jack C. Applewhite 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).
