Hello, As you mentioned, we just use "nohup <script_name> &" and then have a simple cron script that runs a "ps" to verify the process is running. We haven't really had any issues with it, but interested to know if there is a better solution Thanks From: oracle-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:oracle-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of TESTAJ3@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Monday, March 29, 2010 9:29 AM To: oracle-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: is anyone using fast start failover with data guard broker? I'm wondering how you're handling running the observer? Since it looks like it has to be running in the "foreground" via dgmgrl? Nohup script & ?? thanks, joe _______________________________________ Joe Testa, Oracle Certified Professional Senior Engineering & Administration Lead (Work) 614-677-1668 (Cell) 614-312-6715