Re: Migrating from HP-UX to AIX

Joseph Silverius wrote:

> Hi All,
> We are planning to migration one of our Oracle 9i databases from
> HP-UX to AIX. What are our options? Upgrading our database to 10g in
> this process will be a plus. Our database size if 2.5 TB, so
> export/import is the least preferred option.
>
> Couple of weeks back, I was in an Oracle presentation and I
> tossed this question to the group. I got the following options from
> them. Please suggest more options and add your comments.
>
> 1. 10g has a fast export and import feature. Can we use 9i's export
> and 10g's fast import or do a fast export using 10g client from a 9i
> database?
>
> 2. One guy the Oracle presentation claimed that he has done an RMAN
> clone across platforms. If it works, our migration effort will be
> reduced considerably.
>
> 3. Upgrade the database to 10g and use transportable tablespaces to
> migrate data
>
> Thanks,
> Joe

Upgrade to 10g then use transportable tablespaces.

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