Re: lost control files

[BigP]

But if u look at the control file dump script . It doesn't say anything about creation date or scn or anything .  All it has is list of datafiles , logfiles .. etc. If my other db on another server is layed out exactly same . wny can't I use that control file , just change db name .   -Bp   ----- Original Message ----- From: David L Phillips To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L Sent: Thursday, January 09, 2003 11:08 AM Subject: Re: lost control files No. It would be like getting amnesia and just using the memories of someone that looks like you. The data stored in the control files is unique to that database. It contains location of files, database name, recovery info etc.     David L Phillips Database Consultant (8i OCP) Digital Concepts Inc. ----- Original Message ----- From: BigP To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L Sent: Thursday, January 09, 2003 1:18 PM Subject: lost control files       If I loose all my control files can I restore them by using create control file dump from a similer database .