> If you do have SE and are using RMAN, how are you doing your backups? We are using RMAN via HP DataProtector to backup to tape. The scripts are identical except that you cannot use parallel channels with SE. No workarounds necessary. Regards Ingrid -- GMX Kostenlose Spiele: Einfach online spielen und Spaß haben mit Pastry Passion! http://games.entertainment.gmx.net/de/entertainment/games/free/puzzle/6169196 -- //www.freelists.org/webpage/oracle-l