From: ADSM: Dist Stor Manager [mailto:ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU]On Behalf Of
> a client of ours wishes to have a monthly full-backup of their databases.
> My question is , is archiving a good altenative? and how do i set it up?
> (never used archiving options before)

Are you using the regular backup/archive client? If so, yes, that is the
preferred method for you're after. The command is

        dsmc arch <drive:>/<directory>/*.dbf -subdir=yes

Read up in the backup client documentation on proper setup.

If you're using a TDP agent, you can't archive with that software.

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Mark Stapleton (stapleton AT berbee DOT com)
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