In my scripts I'm not using to_date() fumnction: SQL> recover database until time '2008-01-14:12:31:00'; And, yes if you are restoring backup control files, then: SQL> recover database until time '2008-01-14:12:31:00' using backup control file; Also, I'm doing: SQL> startup mount exclusive; Igor ________________________________ From: oracle-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:oracle-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Taylor, Chris David Sent: Monday, January 14, 2008 2:21 PM To: oracle-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: URGENT 8.1.7 recovery question Ok, guys and gals. I just lost an 8.1.7.4 db that doesn't use RMAN. I have totally forgotten how to recover {until time} a db that doesn't use RMAN. I'm restoring the DB files and the archivelog files and want to recover until 12:30 PM CST. Help me remember the recovery process if you will. I think its: SQL> Startup mount; SQL> recover database until time to_date('01/14/2008 12:31:00','MM/DD/YYYY HH24:MI:SS'); SQL> alter database open resetlogs; Is that right?? Chris Taylor Sr. Oracle DBA Ingram Barge Company Nashville, TN 37205 Office: 615-517-3355 Cell: 615-354-4799 Email: chris.taylor@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx