That's kind of a broad question, so I will give a broad answer. Rman. -----Original Message----- From: oracle-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:oracle-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Paula Stankus Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2007 2:06 PM To: oracle-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: re: Hybrid database backups I inherited this mess: Have a number of batch processes that I have no documentation for that run with or without the nologging option On the same database we have database objects that are inserted/updated - written to during the day - OLTP What is the easiest, basic method for backup, restore and recovery???? Thanks, Paula ________________________________ Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell? Check out new cars at Yahoo! Autos. <http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=48245/*http:/autos.yahoo.com/new_cars.html;_ ylc=X3oDMTE1YW1jcXJ2BF9TAzk3MTA3MDc2BHNlYwNtYWlsdGFncwRzbGsDbmV3LWNhcnM- > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ NOTICE: This electronic mail message and any attached files are confidential. The information is exclusively for the use of the individual or entity intended as the recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, any use, copying, printing, reviewing, retention, disclosure, distribution or forwarding of the message or any attached file is not authorized and is strictly prohibited. If you have received this electronic mail message in error, please advise the sender by reply electronic mail immediately and permanently delete the original transmission, any attachments and any copies of this message from your computer system. Thank you. ==============================================================================