Re: RMAN impact

Tom,

We are currently using traditional OS level backup. Our current systems are not 24/7 so we can afford to have a 2-hour window to just do backups. We are in the process of implementing a new 24/7 system. Apparently the traditional way of backup is not suitable for this new system. There are 2 choices for me: RMAN or backup agent. I am thinking to use RMAN if it doesn't impact the database too much and users are able to access the database as usual during the backup time period.

Any comment?

Thanks,
-Li

On 3/9/06, Mercadante, Thomas F (LABOR) <Thomas.Mercadante_at_labor.state.ny.us> wrote:
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> Li,
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> As everyone else said, Rman does have an impact on the database. But how
> are you backing up your database now?
> The benefit of using Rman is the ease of performing backups an especially
> the ease of recovering from a loss. And, the database is up all the time
> rather than taking a cold backup.
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> Generally (to me) using Rman is all a bonus.
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> Tom
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> oracle-l-bounce_at_freelists.org] *On Behalf Of *Li Li
> *Sent:* Thursday, March 09, 2006 11:42 AM
> *To:* Oracle-L_at_freelists.org
> *Subject:* RMAN impact
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> Hi, all,
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> I just started to look into RMAN backup and recovery and have a question:
> for example, it takes 2 hours for RMAN to backup the database, how much
> impact will RMAN have on the database during this 2 hours? Will user be able
> to access the database during this 2 hours?
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> Any comments would be greatly appreciated!!
>
> Regards,
>
> -Li
>

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