Hi listers, As usual we are having discussions regarding backups... this time it's exports. Should we take exports of databases? Assuming we have a valid and reliable tape backup structure (TSM with TDPO or NBU with Oracle Integration Agent) daily incr/diff backups and weekly full backups. Hourly archivelog backups. Is there any benefit to export that is not covered by this backup? Thanks in advance! cheer. Alan Bort Oracle Certified Professional