RE: Refreshing a multi TB database

I'm sure there are valid requirements for real-time data in pre-production environments somewhere in the universe, but in the real world I've experienced over the last 8 years, monthly/quarterly refreshes have been just fine for development and testing. If they have a valid reason, then let them present it. If you can't shoot holes in it, then grant their wish, but if they don't have a truly valid reason, then tell them to stop wasting your time. I know it's feasible, but not necessarily practical, or the best use of a DBA's time.

Regards,
Brandon

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[mailto:oracle-l-bounce_at_freelists.org] On Behalf Of Alex Gorbachev

Developers, QA, pre-production testers and all other kind of groups might have quite valid requirements to have refreshed their test environment daily, hourly or on demand.

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