Re: BACKUP database question

>> I built the RMAN database on the Net Backup master server.
>>
>> It gets backed up cold.
>>
>> Yes, I realize I just admitted to a cold backup. I don't want RMAN
>> backing itself up, and don't want any RMAN activity taking place
>> during a backup.

Why not? Or rather, why?

And why can't RMAN do the "cold" backup?

>>
>> Kind of like Oracle Directory Server: You can't back it up hot either.
>>

I've not worked with OID; why can't it be backed up "hot"?

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