Copy the alert log to the desired location and then CAT /dev/null into the alert log. CAT /dev/null > alert.log This will zero out the alert log and allow you to keep the old data. Ron
>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 03/31/03 10:53AM >>> for one of the db over here alert log is biggggggg .Looks like its never been truncated or backup . Is it a problem if i just move this alert log file to another directory , will oracle create a new alert log file ? Do I need to bounce db ? btw its 8.1.6 ( hp-ux ) -ak -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.net -- Author: Ron Rogers INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- 858-538-5051 http://www.fatcity.com San Diego, California -- Mailing list and web hosting services --------------------------------------------------------------------- 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).
