Jeffrey, We use the RMAN to backup the database to disk at night and then transfer the backups to a server that has a tape drive to provide offsite storage. I am able to keep 1 month on site on the storage server. It isn't a powerfull machine, just a pc with a lot of disk space. I maintain 2 week live on the database server just in case. It works great as we are a mixed environment of Novell,Linux, and Windows. Ron >>> "Jeffrey Beckstrom" <JBECKSTROM@xxxxxxxxx> 01/31/06 2:36 PM >>> We are planning a switch from Windows to Linux for our systems. As a result, we can no longer use Veritas Backupexec and must now switch to RMAN. Since we are NOT going to connect a tape drive to each server, what our my options for using a media manager. Veritas has a product called Netbackup that works with RMAN. Database is Oracle 9i. Are there other alternatives? Jeffrey Beckstrom Database Administrator Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority 1240 W. 6th Street Cleveland, Ohio 44113 The information transmitted is intended solely for the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of or taking action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you have received this email in error please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. -- //www.freelists.org/webpage/oracle-l