Aren't we suppose to use this list to send intelligent responses that add value to a discussion? -----Original Message----- From: oracle-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:oracle-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Mercadante, Thomas F (LABOR) Sent: Friday, August 04, 2006 10:00 AM To: ganstadba@xxxxxxxxxxx; oracle-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: RE: Inheriting a "interesting" recovery process LOL!!!!! "Fragmentation and Stuff". Third World Database. Vapor-Ware. _____ This transmission may contain confidential, proprietary, or privileged information which is intended solely for use by the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, dissemination, copying or distribution of this transmission or its attachments is strictly prohibited. In addition, unauthorized access to this transmission may violate federal or State law, including the Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1985. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately by return e-mail and delete the transmission and its attachments. _____ From: oracle-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:oracle-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Michael McMullen Sent: Friday, August 04, 2006 10:27 AM To: oracle-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: Inheriting a "interesting" recovery process OMG, let me get my raincoat and umbrella out because I think a s*&t storm is coming. ----- Original Message ----- From: Guerra, Abraham J <mailto:AGUERRA@xxxxxxxxx> To: Jared Still <mailto:jkstill@xxxxxxxxx> Cc: stvsmth@xxxxxxxxx ; oracle-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Friday, August 04, 2006 9:26 AM Subject: RE: Inheriting a "interesting" recovery process Well, the only reason I would do colds is that the database is shut nicely and do not have to keep the archivelogs produced during the backup... also, shutting down the database once in a while avoids having problems with the fragmentation of the shared pool and stuff like that... Abraham Guerra -----Original Message-----