I'm finally replacing the backup scripts we use for our databases with RMAN and am looking for any tips from people that have been using it for a while. First off, if you're not using a recovery catalog where should you store the DBID. I hate to think I wouldn't be able to restore a DB because I forgot to update a spreadsheet. I'm also looking at including it in the backup tag, but wanted to get some info from the list before setting anything in stone. Thx, Dave __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- //www.freelists.org/webpage/oracle-l