Yes, nothing changes in the read only database. I actually perform 3 backups of the read only db: 1) Tapes located onsite. 2) Tapes located at DR site. 3) Tapes located at Iron Mountain. Thanks again, Gene >>> m2@xxxxxxxx 03/06/04 12:11 PM >>> ---------------------------------------------------------------- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com ---------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe send email to: oracle-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx put 'unsubscribe' in the subject line. -- Archives are at //www.freelists.org/archives/oracle-l/ FAQ is at //www.freelists.org/help/fom-serve/cache/1.html -----------------------------------------------------------------