Re: SGI ==> Solaris cloning - any known issues?

Jared wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> I checked on Metalink and didn't see anything, but I thought I would
> check with the real world as well. I am looking to clone a 100+GB
> 8.1.7.2 db from Irix 6.5 to Solaris 8. Has anyone done this? Is
> anyone aware of particular issues to look out for? I have cloned db's
> (with and without RMAN) many times, but rarely cross-platform as it's
> usually considered a Bad Idea.
>
> TIA -
>
> Kind regards,
> jh

It all depends on how you want to clone the database. The database datafiles on your SGI system will not work when copied to Solaris. So you'll have to use a platform-independent method. That usually means export/import.

HTH,
Brian

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