Hi Timothy , I am guessing about the following answers, and I work on 9.2.0.1.0 but anyway here goes :
(1) How do I recover from a RMAN backup to disk if I have lost all the original database files (control files, data files and redo logs) In nomount First run SET DBID SET UNTIL SEQUENCE <number> THREAD 1; Then RESTORE CONTROLFILE ... FROM 'media_handle' or TAG; mount database; restore database; recover database ; open resetlogs database; Don't know the answer to the second question, let me know if you find out ............................. -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.net -- Author: <[EMAIL PROTECTED] 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).