Mike Holden wrote:
> Mogaroy wrote:
> 
> > Got it working finally !! Thanks Mike, for the detailed explanation,
> > and also for updating the wiki. It will definitely save a lot of
> > trouble for anyone intending to backup oracle with bacula using the
> > steps mentioned in the earlier version of the wiki.
> > Thanks to the original author too !
> > 
> > Regards,
> > NK Mogaroy
> > 
> 
> No problem. Glad you got it working ok.
> 
> I'm happy to give back to the bacula project, as I use the product,
> but am not expert enough to give good assistance to most users.
> Oracle, however is another matter, as I am very much an Oracle
> expert, as that is what I get paid for in my day job :-)
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Good to know that you are an Oracle expert, Mike! If I am not bothering you too 
much, could you please elaborate on the recovery part?

> 
> I've also added a warning that the recovery script quoted on that
> page should not be used directly, even with modified paths, as it
> simply won't work without heavy changes. You should instead use the
> scripts that the backup process generates for you using the "alter
> database backup controlfile" commands. It's myu opinion that the
> paragraph is too dangerous to include there in it's current form! 


What are the 'heavy changes' that you refer to? 

I have no prior experience with Oracle backup and recovery (though I'm trying 
to educate myself through online docs). However, your help in this particular 
context would be much appreciated !

Thanks,
NK Mogaroy

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