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Connor McDonald

Thanks for the question, Richard.

Asked: November 07, 2018 - 3:49 pm UTC

Last updated: November 09, 2018 - 6:12 am UTC

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Hi,

Is there any point/benefit in backing up flb files to tape using an OS utility?

Or, to put it another way: would backing up flb files just be a waste of tape?

Thanks

and Connor said...

would backing up flb files just be a waste of tape?


Pretty much.

RMAN will not backup flashback logs - they are considered transient, in that they are not needed for a database recovery.



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