>>any issues with using RMAN when the database is over a terrabyte? Nope...only how fast you can back it up. When using tape (and in general), a lot of factors come into play; - Parameters (some init, some RMAN; files per set, set size, etc.) - Syntax (number of channels) - Hardware (number of tape drives, datafile distribution on disk) - Tape Software (Over network bkp, LAN free disk-to-tape bkp, etc., compression) hth Chris Marquez Oracld DBA -----Original Message----- From: oracle-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx on behalf of J. Dex Sent: Thu 10/6/2005 12:29 PM To: oracle-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: RMAN -- limitations Has anyone run into any issues with using RMAN when the database is over a terrabyte? I am just wondering what RMAN limitations truly are. _________________________________________________________________ Don't just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/ -- //www.freelists.org/webpage/oracle-l