Ah, if only it were that easy. You don't say what version of Oracle you're using. If it's 9i or 10g, consult the RMAN manual for instructions on how to clone a database. PB On 7/28/05, Kean Jacinta <jacintakean@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Hi , > > I am not very about this, I know that every database created it will save > those system,indx,tablespace,temp file into oradata folder. I am wondering > is that possible to just create a similar database by just copy all this > system,indx,tablespace file into the new database oradata folder? > > Thank in Advance. > > JK > > > > ________________________________ > Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page > > -- Paul Baumgartel paul.baumgartel@xxxxxxxxxxxx -- //www.freelists.org/webpage/oracle-l