RE: RMAN backup - basic Qs

what happens when a 'snapshot too old' situation occurs??...how can RMAN produce a valid backup in that case?

many i'm missing something.

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Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2003 1:54 PM To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L

Rman uses the same construct to get the right data in a hot backup as sqlplus, the SCN of the database. It reduces excess redo because you don't have to put the datafile in backup mode with a begin backup and take it out with and end backup.

HTH,
Ruth
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>
> Is Excessive Redo Generated during RMAN OPEN Database backup using backup
sets as happens in case of HOT Backup ?
>
> If NOT , Why ?
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