Re: Upgrade method from Oracle7 Release 7.1.4.1.0 to 7.2.3

On Mon, 09 Jun 1997 11:34:20 -0700, David Crossley <david_crossley_at_city.vancouver.bc.ca> wrote:

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>rather not use the Import/Export method. Has anyone tried to migrate
>using the Oracle Installer method ? The reccommendations in the Oracle
>manual are as follows:
>
>° You can use the Migration Utility.
>° You can perform a full or partial database import into a target
>database from a full or partial database export of a source database.
>° You can copy data from a source database to a target database using
>the COPY command or the AS clause of the CREATE TABLE command
>° You can use the Oracle Installer for your specific platform, which has
>a migration option.

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I've always used the manual method--see the migration guide and the readme files. Support may have more guidance for you.

You probably already know this, but always have a valid (and tested) backup before attempting...you may need to backout. And make sure you have properly addressed the os requirements for the new release.

HTH,
John

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John E. Leon Guerrero <jguerrer_at_infogration.com>
Oracle DBA Consultant