Dominic,

No, you don't need both.  You can use SQL Backtrack without the ADSM Connect
Agent.  We are using SQL Backtrack and are very satisfied with the product.
Very easy to setup and use.

Thanks and regards
Gerrit van Zyl


"Lancaster, Dominic" wrote:

> It's not an issue of ADSM Connect Agent vs SQL Backtrack,
> you need the connect agent in either case, it's more an issue
> of EBU for Oracle 7 (sloppy), RMAN for Oracle 8 (better, but complicated)
> and SQL BAcktrack for either (easier but expensive)
>
> I like RMAN, since it's what the vendor of my DB supports, but if
> your running a few dbs and backup the consistent interface in SQL
Backtrack
> is nice
>
> EMail me direct if you want more info
>
> Dominic
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jason E. Thomas [mailto:syne7 AT YAHOO DOT COM]
> Sent: Wednesday, 8 December 1999 6:02
> To: ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU
> Subject: Pro's and COn's of ADSM COnnect agent for Oracle vs.... SQL
> Back Track....
>
>         Has anyone used both or can you give me insight into your personal
> experiences with either?
>       Richard Sims, BU?
>
> Regards,
> [------------------------------------]
>   Jason E. Thomas
>   syne7 AT yahoo DOT com / ronin91 AT home DOT com
>   Systems Engineer
>   Dickens Services Group [DSG]
> [------------------------------------]
>
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