Re: Alternative Tape Backup Software

On 26 Jan 2006 06:56:42 -0800, "GeoPappas" <PappasG_at_gmail.com> wrote:

>We are currently using 10g (10.2) w/ ASM (on Solaris 9 and 10) and are
>looking to acquire software that will work with RMAN to backup our data
>to tape. We currently own NetBackup, but do not have a full license
>for the Oracle agent. We were able to acquire a temporary license in
>order to test NetBackup and we are in the process of going thru all of
>our requirements to determine if we would like to purchase the full
>license. But we are also wondering what other backup software is
>available that others are using successfully?
>
>What software do you guys use to backup your Oracle data to tape?

I haven't used it (yet), but there is a backup tool called Amanda. Backup to disk first, dump to tape later.

-Andrey
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We run Oracle 9.2.0.6 on RH4 AMD
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