RE: RMAN or SQLBacktrack?

8.1.7.2

Is there a short list of steps for a successful RMAN install and ramp up under Legato in the final phase.

I'm looking at a server with about 4-6 databases on it. We're basically looking at the following:

Create RMAN database.
Create test area for disk first, then tape as we put it under Legato. Determine which databases are supposed to be HOT(nothing archivelog now) Test backup, clone to test area, maybe more than one. On the test area, drop a datafile or two, and restore the database. On "hot test" drop a datafile and restore.

I had "table restore" on there but see RMAN is more like a "better" hot backup, and getting a table can be a bit of a challenge, but we've got exports in place and can do many other things as well.

I've got Robert's book, but need to understand the "clone" process for hot and non hot backup database clones. This also may be a better way to "copy prod to test" which I've been doing with export/import.

Like Rachel, always loved my scripts, but customer bought Legato (needing RMAN) and I want to make sure configuration is SOUND... As we have said, **I** will be responsible to restore any of the databases and need to know everything is "perfect" concerning the setup and execution.

Maks.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: root_at_fatcity.com [mailto:root_at_fatcity.com]On Behalf Of DENNIS
> WILLIAMS
> Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2003 4:44 PM
> To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L
> Subject: RE: RMAN or SQLBacktrack?
>
>
> Tom
> Just in case Robert is too modest, I'll suggest the best:
>
> Oracle9i RMAN Backup and Recovery
> by Robert Freeman and Matthew Hart
> The best, the most extensive. Covers the most popular MMLs.
>
> There are only 2 others that I am aware of:
>
> Oracle RMAN Pocket Reference
> by Darl Kuhn & Scott Schulze
> Keep this small volume at your elbow, only $13 U.S.
>
> Oracle 101 Backup & Recovery
> by Kenny Smith & Stephan Haisley
> About half this is RMAN. VERY basic for those of us that need to start
> really slowly (like me). Has step by step by step tutorials.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2003 3:14 PM
> To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L
>
>
> Hi Robert,
> Can you suggest a good RMAN book to start out. We're
> also in the process of looking at RMAN to replace
> in-house scripts.
> TIA
> Tom P.
>

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