Removing SQL-Backtrack from the equation.....

What I do is hot backups (database is live and has "no" effect). DD
the database files to spare disk space (if using raw devices),
then adsm (dsmc selective) the files. The result is there is no "backup window"
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and the database is never brought down.
and the database is never brought down.

If you have any questions contact me.

Daryl
daryl_erwin AT manulife DOT com