Re: backing up Oracle

Ed Lufker wrote:

> Hi All:
>
> What is the best method for backing up an Oracle production
> database. What mix of export, hot, or Unix filesystem backups should be
> used.
>
> thanks in advance
> eddie lufker

A generic answer would probably be completely useless. Backup strategies depend on many factors such as size of database, number of users, required uptime, OLTP/DSS etc etc. Pick up Oracle's Recovery book by Velpuri before deciding on a backup strategy.

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