8.0.5 --> 8.1.7 apps upgrade

Looking into how to do this.

The 8.0.5 database is on NT. The 8.1.7 is on Windows2000.

I thought I could:
- shut down database on 8.0.5 (on NT)

• copy datafiles to windows 2000 server.
• start 8.1.7 service on windows2000 server
• run cat08005.sql scripts on windows2000 server
• finish other tasks This way I could move the database and upgrade in 1 step. Oracle is saying I cannot do it this way. They are stating I must Migrate the Database from 805 to 817 on a Supported Platform and THEN move the database from one machine to another. To do this, I will then have to install 8.1.7 on my current production server (NT), do the upgrade and then move the database to the new windows2000 server. Is there a better way?

Thanks in advance.

John Fedock
"K" Line America, Inc.
john.fedock_at_kline.com
www.kline.com

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