I have some questions relate to RMAN backup our databases are ORACLE version 10.2.0.4 and 11.1.0.7. 1. setup init.ora file parameters "db_block_checking = true". How much overhead it will have? 2. when RMAN backup parameter "check logical" what major difference. (e.g. between "backup check logical database" and "backup database") if I remember correctly RMAN "backup database" default will check corruption block and head/tail checksumming. Am I correct? Thanks. -- //www.freelists.org/webpage/oracle-l