Hi If you are on a unix platform use dd to write to a datafile, this is what oracle uses in there Backup & Recovery Class. On NT find a freeware hex editor and edit the datafile !
I know that there are multible event in Oracle to write corrupt block's, but forget them and use brut force ! Sandeep Kurliye wrote: >Hello Gurus, > >I am in the process of testing recovery options from block corruptions. So, >my setup requires a db which is having block corruption problem. > >How to simulate block corruption in db? > >Any help? > >TIA, >Sandeep. > -- /regards Peter Gram Mobil : +45 2527 7107 Fax : +45 4466 8856 Miracle A/S Kratvej 2 2760 Måløv http://miracleas.dk -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Peter Gram 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).