We do quarterly cold backup just in case "they" say "we need to see last year's data" _____ From: oracle-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:oracle-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Susan White Sent: Friday, October 07, 2005 9:38 AM To: 'Oracle-L@xxxxxxxxxxxxx' Subject: backup best practices Should off-line backups (RMAN or otherwise) be a part of a standard backup strategy? In the "old" days, cold backups were recommended for consistency - or at least that's how I understood it. Now, it seems that these are not deemed essential. What is the recommended best practice for off-line/on-line backups? Related to this: Should the DB be "bounced" occasionally? In my last oracle class, this was implied, although not stated. Any thoughts Thanks Susan White ______________________________________________________________________ This email has been scanned by the MessageLabs Email Security System. For more information please visit http://www.messagelabs.com/email ______________________________________________________________________ For technical support please email tech_support@xxxxxxxxxxx or you can call (972)721-8257. This email has been scanned for all viruses by the MessageLabs Email Security System. This e-mail is intended solely for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged information. Any review, dissemination, copying, printing or other use of this e-mail by persons or entities other than the addressee is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please contact the sender immediately and delete the material. ____________________________________________________________________ This email has been scanned for all viruses by the MessageLabs Email Security System. Any questions please call 972-721-8257 or email your request to tech_support@xxxxxxxxxxxx