> Kevin Bass wrote: > > I have just started a project and have encountered a database problem. > The previous DBA did not create any backup scripts or backup and > recovery plans. Is there a way to get around this problem without > re-creating the database? > > > When executing my script to get corrupted data block information , I > get the following: > ORA-01578: ORACLE data block corrupted (file # 1, block # 2660) > ORA-01110: data file 1: '/u02/oradata/TIE/system01.dbf' >
Kevin, Check DBA_EXTENTS to see what kind of segment is corrupted. If it's a table or a cluster, you have lost. Otherwise there is a chance to recover the database. In any case try a full export. -- Regards, Stephane Faroult Oriole Corporation Voice: +44 (0) 7050-696-269 Fax: +44 (0) 7050-696-449 Performance Tools & Free Scripts -------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.oriole.com, designed by Oracle DBAs for Oracle DBAs -------------------------------------------------------------- -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Stephane Faroult INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- (858) 538-5051 FAX: (858) 538-5051 San Diego, California -- Public Internet access / Mailing Lists -------------------------------------------------------------------- To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing).
