Re: Good/Cheap Backup Agent?

Go for it! Rman is cheap (free with Oracle) and works well. You can either run it from OEM (Backup Manager) or directly from the rman prompt or using shell scripts.

Good luck,
Ruth
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To: "Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L" <ORACLE-L_at_fatcity.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2001 3:05 PM

> Hi,
>
> We're looking for an inexpensive backup agent for our
> databases. The databases are 8i and are on Sun boxes
> but we're looking to have the agent/client hosted from
> an NT box (because it appears to be cheaper that way).
>
> What are your recommendations? Do all of the agents
> work through RMAN these days? Are there any features
> or caveats I should look for?
>
> Thanks!
> -w
>
>
>
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