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Re: Oracle Applications Development Database Refresh

From: <jared.still_at_radisys.com>
Date: Fri, 05 Jul 2002 20:58:19 -0800
Message-ID: <F001.00490820.20020705205819@fatcity.com>

Thanks John!

I *think* this is 10.7 character.

I don't believe it is NCA ( isn't that the Java Workstation version? You know, the one at Open World that never worked? ;)

How would I identify Smart Client?

Thanks,

Jared

On Friday 05 July 2002 17:03, John Kanagaraj wrote:
> Jared,
>
> > In addition to the usual SAP system that runs most of our
> > company, we have
> > Oracle Apps 10.7 HR. For some reason the HR folks didn't
> > like the SAP HR
> > module, so I have SAP and Oracle Apps.
> >
> > The problem is a request I have to refresh the Dev database from the
> > Production database.
>
> I haven't read any official documentation for 10.7 'cloning' (as the
> Apps-aware call it). However, it is pretty simple compared to 11.0 and 11i
> if this is NOT 10.7 NCA. In addition, this also changes if you are using
> 10.7 Character, 10.7 SC (Smart Client) or 10.7 NCA, so do let us know. In
> simple terms, you will have to do the following (assuming you have a copy -
> hot or cold - of the DB):
>
> On the Application/Database server side:
>
> 1. Copy over the APPL_TOP/Custom top (basically all owned by 'applmgr') and
> Database files to the respective locations. Adjust the environment
> variables for log/TOP locations including APPLCSF (conc. program output
> logs) and any Custom tops. I assume you already have ORACLE_HOME copied
> over and setup (with envs, etc.) - this does not change frequently.
>
> 2. Change the listener ports for the database, FNDFS listener and OEORPC
> listener if required.
>
> 3. Startup the Database and listeners - recover to a point in time if from
> a hot backup. Do NOT startup the Concurrent Managers yet. Delete _ANY_
> DBlinks that point to other production systems - this may cause some
> Invalid objects, and you may have to ignore/fix them as the case may be.
>
> 4. Change the global name (alter database rename global_name ..)
>
> 5. Reset all Alerts from 'Enabled' to 'Disabled'. This can be achieved
> either from the Alerts form or using the following SQL (unless you want to
> do this off the Alerts screen!):
>
> update applsys. alr_alerts set enabled_flag = 'N' where enabled_flag = 'Y';
> This will disable all alerts and avoid erroneous messages to
> Users/Functional folks.
>
> 6. Update all pending jobs to reset copies to print. This is to avoid
> double-printing when you (or someone else) turn on some of the Concurrent
> jobs back on - at least you can avoid confusion from double-printing of
> reports. This can be done using the following SQL:
>
> UPDATE APPS.FND_CONCURRENT_REQUESTS
> SET NUMBER_OF_COPIES = 0;
>
> 7. Startup your forms interface (not the Concurrent Manager) and go to the
> Profiles screen (or the Profile->System form). Modify profile options:
> Query OE: Transaction Manager - change to the OEORPC listener name
> Query Site Name - change to the right name (this changes the Help->About
> information in forms)
>
> 8. Change the APPS/APPLSYS and other schema passwords. Open a SQL*Plus
> using 'SYSTEM' or a DBA account in a separate window. Open the
> 'Security->ORACLE->Register' (Oracle Users) screen. Enter the Password
> twice for each of APPLSYS, APPS and schemas and Commit, making sure that
> you change the corresponding Oracle user (APPLSYS/APPS/Schema) as you
> change them. It is critical to commit this, and make sure that this does
> not break inbetween - as the APPLSYS/APPS password combination needs to be
> correct and match in both the internal FND tables as well as the SYS.USER$
> tables... You may also have to reset the SYSADMIN passwords.
>
> 9. I would also cancel all pending concurrent jobs before starting up the
> Concurrent Manager, but that is something that you will need to agree with
> the functional folks. If this is Ok, you can use the following SQL:
> update apps.fnd_concurrent_requests
> set phase_code = 'C',
> status_code = 'D'
> where phase_code = 'P';
>
> 10. Startup the Concurrent Managers (using 'applmgr' account!) and watch
> the logs in $APPLCSF/log<DB>/*.mgr for any problems/issues.
>
> 11. You may also choose to resize the Queue sizes on the Dev instance. This
> reduces the number of processes that start up from the CM. This can be done
> from the 'Concurrent Managers' screen (Concurrent->Manager->Define) - click
> on the 'Work Shifts' button and change the value in 'Processes'. The
> Internal Manager will reduce this number at the next cycle.
>
> Depending on your customizations and environment, you may have to perform
> some additional steps. I have not included the steps for the Client side :
> I will have to know what you use and can suggest what needs to be done.
> This is off some of our internal documentation - I have given you the
> essentials that should make sense in a general Apps installation.
>
> Hth,
> John Kanagaraj
> Oracle Applications DBA
> DBSoft Inc
> (W): 408-970-7002
>
> Want to know about a carpenter who built a bridge with two sticks and three
> nails? Write me for details!
>
> ** The opinions and statements above are entirely my own and not those of
> my employer or clients **

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