Hi, We are using the Standard edition, so no DataGuard and we would like to have a standby database. To simulate a standby, I would like to - take my daily backup with RMAN - duplicate a new database on a standby server - transfer on a regular basis the new archive log files from the production server to the standby server - if needed, mount the standby database and recover with the archive log files transfered from the production server. My question is : the duplicated database is a new database, will it be possible to apply the archive log from the production. They will not be the same DBID. If not, instead of duplicate a new database, I will only do a normal restore on the standby server, so it will keep the same DBID and now I will be able to apply the archive log files. Right? Some ideas ? Thank you Luc --------- Luc Demanche AstraZeneca R&D Montreal Oracle Database Administrator 514.832.3200 x2356 ---------------------------------------------------------------- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com ---------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe send email to: oracle-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx put 'unsubscribe' in the subject line. -- Archives are at //www.freelists.org/archives/oracle-l/ FAQ is at //www.freelists.org/help/fom-serve/cache/1.html -----------------------------------------------------------------