You are correct - only the log command is available in 8i, spool is available in rman in 9i.
-Joe --- JOE TESTA <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Ok i've been thru all of the 817 docs multiple times, searched > metalstink, read the chapters in backup/recovery 101 multiple > times. > > Where in the heck is the "spool" command for rman? > > Can i only spool stuff(and its an either to a file or to the > screen, not both?) using the log parameter when starting rman. > > if I've started rman with out the log parm, there is no way to open > a spool file? > > I'm currently stuck on 817 rman if that makes a difference. > > thanks, joe > __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Faith Hill - Exclusive Performances, Videos & More http://faith.yahoo.com -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Joe Raube INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- 858-538-5051 http://www.fatcity.com San Diego, California -- Mailing list and web hosting services --------------------------------------------------------------------- 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).