Sure, several: 1) Centralized backup management, maybe there will eventually be a Box-C which can also be backed up by Box-B.
2) Maybe Box-B is a Veritas master media server or the equivilent with other backup software. 3) Most important: Box-A has a 'crash and burn', you don't lose your RMAN catalog too. >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 05/29/03 11:54AM >>> Hi, Can anyone think of a reason(s) why one WOULD want to backup a database from a box other than the database box itself? Are there any advantages to this kind of configuration? For example: Box-A (production db server) Box-B (rman db server) A cron job runs on Box-B which backups up the database from Box-A. Thanks in advance! -w -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.net -- Author: Darrell Landrum 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).
