Orin Rehorst wrote:

I stopped using the TSM Oracle Agent...very complicated...and am just doing 
full exports to a file server. TSM then backs up the export.

Mgmt. says, "Hey, you're not getting the full benefit of a backup with redo logs, 
etc."

Please comment. Should I be using RMAN instead of export?

TIA

Regards,
Orin
Port of Houston

Orin,

I would recommend that you go back to using the TSM Oracle agent(aka
ITSM for Database or as some of the old timers still call it TDP's) as
soon as you can.  The Oracle TDP will provide you the most robust
protection.  Although it might seem complicated at first once it is
setup and configured correctly it is quite simple to use.  If you need
any assistance in getting it setup please contact me and I will see what
I can do to help.

BTW, I believe we met last year at your site to discuss TSM.

Good Luck and please don't hesitate to get a hold of me.

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Mark D. Rodriguez
President MDR Consulting, Inc.

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