The RdbALTER utility provides a low-level patch capability that allows you to repair corruption on Oracle Rdb database pages. In addition, it allows you to relocate database root, storage area, and snapshot files to other disks or directories. NOTE Oracle Rdb recommends that the RdbALTER utility be used only as a last resort to provide a temporary patch to a corrupt database. Use the RdbALTER utility only after you fully understand the internal data structure, know the information the database should contain, and know the full effects of the command. Because of the power of the RdbALTER utility and the cascading effects it can have, Oracle Rdb recommends that you experiment on a copy of the damaged database before applying the RdbALTER utility to a production database. The help provided with the RdbALTER utility provides complete information on using this utility. To invoke RdbALTER from the command level, enter the following command: $ RMU/ALTER From the RdbALTER> prompt, type HELP.