Babu, You need to copy your backup files to HOST_B. If your file systems are different thant HOST_A, create symbolic links for the directories where rman expects to find the backups.
Jay Hostetter Oracle DBA D. & E. Communications Ephrata, PA USA >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 09/05/02 08:13PM >>> Dear List, Iam following the procedure to restore database from RMAN backup from HOST_A to HOST_B with a recovery catalog. 1. I copied the init.ora file to HOST_B 2. on HOST_B, I made an entry in oratab for 'rtest' database and switch to 'rtest' database using . oraenv 3. issued: rman target / catalog rman/rman@<Connect String> 4. startup nomount; 5. run { allocate channel ch1 type 'sbt_tape'; restore controlfile; } It generates the following error. "list backup of controlfile" is showing up the backup entries. RMAN-00571: =========================================================== RMAN-00569: =============== ERROR MESSAGE STACK FOLLOWS =============== RMAN-00571: =========================================================== RMAN-03002: failure during compilation of command RMAN-03013: command type: restore RMAN-03007: retryable error occurred during execution of command: IRESTORE RMAN-07004: unhandled exception during command execution on channel ch1 RMAN-10035: exception raised in RPC: ORA-19507: failed to retrieve sequential file, handle="nre1u1kk_1_1", parms="" ORA-27029: skgfrtrv: sbtrestore returned error ORA-19511: sbtrestore: Backup file not found. RMAN-10031: ORA-19624 occurred during call to DBMS_BACKUP_RESTORE.RESTOREBACKUPPIECE Could someone help me in resolving the issue. Thanks, -- Babu -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Janardhana Babu Donga 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). **DISCLAIMER This e-mail message and any files transmitted with it are intended for the use of the individual or entity to which they are addressed and may contain information that is privileged, proprietary and confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, you may not use, copy or disclose to anyone the message or any information contained in the message. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender and delete this e-mail message. The contents do not represent the opinion of D&E except to the extent that it relates to their official business. -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Jay Hostetter 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).