Re: [Networker] Hanging RMAN backups

Networker NMO versions before 4.5 were known for this. I would strongly 
recommend upgrading to NMO 4.5 or 5.0. Of course, if you have older database 
versions, you may not be able to do that.



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> On Behalf Of saikumar
> Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2011 12:56 AM
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> Subject: [Networker] Hanging RMAN backups
> 
> Hi All,
> 
> I came across some strange behavior of RMAN backups being hung after hit with 
> a media error. Even
> though there are no writing sessions active, the RMAN still says its trying 
> to back up and the client
> hangs on the group untill i go and abort it. The RMAN log doesnt say any 
> error because its hung. To be
> very clear, from the RMAN script after allocating channel the during the 
> backup command the backup is
> hanging and channels are not released from RMAN end.
> 
> Is there a way out for this problem. What things can i check from backup 
> software end and from the DB
> end?  I use NetWorker 7.2 and the 4.1 for nmo.
> 
> 
> Thanks,
> Sai
> 
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