Ok I have two physical standbys databases. Linux RH3, 10.1.0.2 I have one standby working just fine. The second is not. I try to bring it up and it asks for archive from about two weeks ago. I have a good fresh hot backup that is current. I made sure by wiping everything out including the standby database files and redo files and re ftping everything. Question 1 is do I need a separate standby controlfile for this instance separate from the first standby? Question 2. I know I need 1 addition standby redo log for the standby, should I have another one for the additional standby database. I really coulnd't find anything in the docs. Thanks, Kathy __________________________________ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com -- //www.freelists.org/webpage/oracle-l