Every backup and yes. _____ From: oracle-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:oracle-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Josh Collier Sent: Friday, August 26, 2005 6:03 PM To: oracle-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: backup oracle home Hi, How often and by what method do you backup your oracle homes? Can you do it while all the db/listener/agents are running? Thanks, Josh