[Zope] can I eliminate the data.fs file in favor of an relational database?

I just installed Zope (on NT) and would like to have reasonable backup/recovery options. One way to do this is to just make a copy of the data.fs file in the var directory, but I'm concerned that this file may not be in a consistent state when it gets copied somewhere. Should I worry about this? I'm thinking it would be better to eliminate this file in favor of an Oracle or Sybase database (I have access to both). Can I do this? If it is possible, would I want to do it? If I should want to do it, how do I do it? I've spent a few hours searching the documentation, but this has only convinced me that it may be possible -- I've been unable to find a definitive answer. Ron_Dagostino@SSGA.Com