NW 7.3 Flashback Question

Is flashback enable by default with the NW 7.3 installation on Oracle 11.2?
We are having problems managing disk space due to the flashback file creation and would like to disable it. I've looked for a SAP note that describes the way to disable flashback but did not find one.
Is there a prescribed method to be used to disable Oracle 11.2 Flashback? We want to make sure we don't cause any other problems for the database.
Thanks

Hi John!!
Have you already checked  [Note 966117 - Oracle Flashback Database technology|https://service.sap.com/sap/support/notes/966117] ??
Activate normal Flashback Logging
SQL> shutdown immediate
SQL> startup mount
SQL> ALTER DATABASE FLASHBACK ON;
SQL> ALTER DATABASE OPEN;
BRSPACE Action: brspace -fbon
Deactivate:
SQL> ALTER DATABASE FLASHBACK OFF;
BRSPACE Action: brspace -fboff
The following query determines whether Flashback Logging is active:
SQL> SELECT FLASHBACK_ON FROM V$DATABASE;
Cheers,
Diego.

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