You can probably also find an incantation based on "backup backupset", whether you use the Flash Recovery Area or not. -----Original Message----- From: oracle-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:oracle-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jeremiah Wilton Sent: 14 January 2007 23:32 To: Michael.Kline@xxxxxxxxxxxx; oracle-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: RE: RMAN to disk and THEN to tape? If you are referring to 10g, you are probably looking for 'backup recovery area;'. With backup optimization enbabled, this command allows you to back up to tape or secondary disk anything in the flash recovery area that has not already been backed up. So what you are seeking is available if you use t flash recovery area as your disk backup destination. Jeremiah Wilton ORA-600 Consulting http://www.ora-600.net ________________________________________ From: Kline.Michael Did I remember reading once that RMAN could do a backup to disk and then later carry that to tape? -- //www.freelists.org/webpage/oracle-l ============================================================================== Please access the attached hyperlink for an important electronic communications disclaimer: http://www.credit-suisse.com/legal/en/disclaimer_email_ib.html ============================================================================== -- //www.freelists.org/webpage/oracle-l