RE: RMAN vs. Veritas Backup Exec (not NetBackup)

Well, I have my answers. (Paula, thanks for your input, too.) Details are = noted below each question.

1. If we use the Veritas Backup Agent alone (without RMAN), does it = completely restore and open the database once a restore operation is = complete? Is there any documentation that shows what Oracle commands it = runs during backup and restore operations, if any?

Veritas support tells me that it does all the required Oracle commands to = restore the database to a fully functional state. They have sent me a = copy of the Administrator's Guide which I will check out later.

2. How does the Veritas incremental backup work? Does it use RMAN?

Backup Exec is NOT integrated with RMAN. Only the Netbackup product has = the integration.

3. Is anyone using RMAN together with the Veritas Backup Agent for Oracle?

Given the answer to question 2, clearly no one is doing this!

So, now I will have to decide - will it be Veritas or RMAN? Considering = that I also do some network administration work and am familiar with the = Veritas Backup Exec interface, I'm going to need some compelling reason to = use RMAN. If we use Veritas, our network admin would easily be able to = perform backup and restore activities in my absences. Not so easy with = RMAN.

• Kristen

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