RE:

> Dennis,
> 
> I don't see why Oracle even provides this type of backup (database in
> mount-only mode using Rman).  To me, if I was considering this, I would 
just
> shut the database down and perform a cold backup.  Using Rman in this
> situation is a waste of time (unless someone can give me a good reason 
why
> it is useful).

I think Joe has presented a good argument for it.

Jared

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